Mine pit lakes characteristics, predictive modeling, and sustainability

• Corporate Author: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.)
• Other Authors: Castendyk, Devin N., Eary, L. Edmond
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Littleton, Colo. : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, ©2009.
• Series: Management technologies for metal mining influenced water ; v. 3.
• Subjects: Lake hydrology.; Strip mine ponds > Environmental aspects.; Metals > Environmental aspects.; Water resources development.; elektronické knihy; electronic books

Water quality of pit lakes is one of the most critical environmental issues facing the global mining industry. As ore grades decrease and operators strive to improve efficiency, the number of active pit mines will continue to outpace their underground counterparts in the years ahead. How will these...