Chemical, physical, and biological attributes in soils affected by deposition of iron ore tailings from the Fundão Dam failure
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09234-4
Abstract: Monitoring degraded areas is essential for evaluation of the quality of the rehabilitation process. In this study, we evaluate how the physical and chemical characteristics of the mixture of iron ore tailings with the soil… read more here.
Keywords: ore tailings; iron ore; deposition; microbial biomass ... See more keywords
Fertilization assures mineral nutrition but does not overcome the effects of Fe accumulation in plants grown in iron ore tailings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16989-3
Abstract: The rupture of Fundão dam was the biggest environmental disaster of the worlds’ mining industry, dumping tons of iron ore tailings into the environment. Studies have shown that the Fundão dam’s tailings are poor in… read more here.
Keywords: fertilization; ore tailings; iron ore; leaf area ... See more keywords
Recovery of Manganese Ore Tailings by High-Gradient Magnetic Separation and Hydrometallurgical Method
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DOI: 10.1007/s11837-017-2521-5
Abstract: Abstract With the depletion of high-grade manganese ores, Mn ore tailings are considered valuable secondary resources. In this study, a process combining high-gradient magnetic separation (HGMS) with hydrometallurgical methods is proposed to recycle fine-grained Mn… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; ore tailings; magnetic separation; gradient magnetic ... See more keywords
Tracing iron ore tailings in the marine environment: An investigation of the Fundão dam failure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127184
Abstract: This work aims to characterize, in mineral and chemical terms, the ore tailings related to the Mariana disaster (MG, Brazil), occurred on 5 November 2015, and assess its correlation with sediments found in the continental… read more here.
Keywords: dam failure; iron; ore tailings; fund dam ... See more keywords
Remediation of heavy metal-contaminated iron ore tailings by applying compost and growing perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132573
Abstract: Improper disposal of heavy metal-contaminated iron ore tailings poses a significant risk to the surrounding environments. Adding compost and growing ryegrass could be a cost-effective long-term solution for remediation of iron ore tailings. We conducted… read more here.
Keywords: ore tailings; iron ore; compost; ryegrass ... See more keywords
Assessment of the use potential of iron ore tailings in the manufacture of ceramic tiles: From tailings-dams to “brown porcelain”
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.052
Abstract: Abstract Nearly half of the total iron ore volume extracted in mining operations is rejected as tailings and disposed of in containment dams that are liable for considerable environmental impact and human hazard in case… read more here.
Keywords: tailings dams; brown porcelain; iron ore; ceramic tiles ... See more keywords
Technical and environmental assessment of the incorporation of iron ore tailings in construction clay bricks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.050
Abstract: Abstract The high production of iron ore in Brazil necessarily leads to the generation of large amounts of waste from the beneficiation stage. The storage of this material in dams is associated not only to… read more here.
Keywords: iron ore; construction; incorporation; clay ... See more keywords
Mechanical properties and pore structure of recycled aggregate concrete made with iron ore tailings and polypropylene fibers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101572
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of introducing polypropylene (PP) fibers into recycled aggregate concrete containing iron ore tailings (TRAC). Thus, we prepared four different concretes, including natural aggregate concrete… read more here.
Keywords: strength; ore tailings; iron ore; recycled aggregate ... See more keywords
Synthesis of a copolymeric system and its flocculation performance for iron ore tailings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106848
Abstract: Abstract The medium grade iron ores contain high ultrafine fractions of soft slime which result in poor dewatering characteristics. Herein, a detailed study was conducted to assess the settling behaviour of iron slimes or tailings… read more here.
Keywords: copolymeric; flocculation; performance; iron ore ... See more keywords
Atlantic Forest loss caused by the world´s largest tailing dam collapse (Fundão Dam, Mariana, Brazil)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rsase.2018.08.003
Abstract: Abstract The collapse of Fundao dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil, released more than 50 million cubic meters of ore tailings into the environment, representing the world's largest mining disaster. Three analyses estimating the forest… read more here.
Keywords: dam mariana; collapse; ore tailings; dam ... See more keywords
Experimental Study of Dry Desliming Iron Ore Tailings by Air Classification
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DOI: 10.1080/08827508.2019.1635470
Abstract: ABSTRACT Techniques for dry processing low-grade iron ores and tailings are being investigated. Dry desliming tests using a rotating wheel air classifier and factorial design were performed on a difficult-to-treat low-grade high-goethite Australian iron ore… read more here.
Keywords: dry desliming; ore tailings; iron ore; iron ... See more keywords