Mobility of Metals in Sediments Contaminated with Historical Mining Wastes: Example from the Tri-State Mining District, USA
The Tri-State Mining District (TSMD) of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma was a world class zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) producer. Mining ceased in the 1950s, leaving behind a large amount of mine wastes. Although much of the affected areas have been remediated, stream sediments may still contain toxic leve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Soil Systems |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/3/1/22 |