Geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of some Gold mine tailings in the Eastern Desert of Egypt
The adverse environmental effects of mine tailings disposal on the surrounding ecosystems are worldwide environmental problems. Due to environmental issues related to tailings discharged on land surface, detailed tailings characterization is a prerequisite for a long-term management solution. The tailings from four gold mines in Egypt, namely Fatira, El Sid, Barramiya, and Atud were investigated for their geochemical-mineralogical features and ... Read more