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Massacci, P., et al, Mercury removal from contaminated mud coming from chlor-alkali plant. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.2, 2004

Gaidajis, G., et al, Pilot scale field performance of a reclamation scheme for sulphidic waste rock. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.2, 2004

Cullaj, A., et al, Investigation of the potential of several plants for phytoremediation of nickel contaminated soils and for nickel phytoextraction. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.2, 2004

Rennert, T., and Mansfeldt, T., Cyanide extraction from contaminated soil: a method comparison. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.1, 2004

Noller, B.N., and Saulep, G., Evaluation of cleanup following loss of cyanide in flight to Tolukuma (Papua New Guinea) gold mine. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.1, 2004

Demopoulos, G.P., and Cheng, T.C., A case study of CIP tails slurry treatment: comparison of cyanide recovery to cyanide destruction. European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, Vol.4 No.1, 2004

H. Sutcu, Coal Desulfurization Using Natural Ca-Based Sorbents. Coal Preparation, Vol.24 No.5-6, 2004

Yalcin, T., et al, Desulphurization of Placer Dome's Musselwhite mine gold cyanidation tailings. CIM Bulletin, Vol.97 No.1084, 2004

R.Q. Honaker, D. Taulbee, B.K. Parekh and D. Tao, Premium fuel production from coal and timber waste. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing, Vol.21 No.4, 2004

K. Fernando, T. Tran, G. Zwolak, The use of ion exchange resins for the treatment of cyanidation tailings. Part 2--pilot plant testing., Minerals Engineering, Vol.18 No.1, 2004

M. Fall, M. Benzaazoua, S. Ouellet, Experimental characterization of the influence of tailings fineness and density on the quality of cemented paste backfill., Minerals Engineering, Vol.18 No.1, 2004

F. Valenzuela, C. Fonseca, C. Basualto, O. Correa, C. Tapia, J. Sapag, Removal of copper ions from a waste mine water by a liquid emulsion membrane method., Minerals Engineering, Vol.18 No.1, 2004

M.D. Turan, H.S. Altundogan, F. Tumen, Recovery of zinc and lead from zinc plant residue. Hydrometallurgy, Vol.75 No.1-4, 2004

S. Seewoo, R. Van Hille, A. Lewis, Aspects of gypsum precipitation in scaling waters. Hydrometallurgy, Vol.75 No.1-4, 2004

J.H. Huang, C. Kargl-Simard, M. Oliazadeh, A.M. Alfantazi, pH-Controlled precipitation of cobalt and molybdenum from industrial waste effluents of a cobalt electrodeposition process. Hydrometallurgy, Vol.75 No.1-4, 2004

H.G. Park and M.Y. Chae, Novel type of alginate gel-based adsorbents for heavy metal removal. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Vol.79 No.10, 2004

D. Feng, J.S.J. van Deventer, C. Aldrich, Removal of pollutants from acid mine wastewater using metallurgical by-product slags., Separation and Purification Technology, Vol.40 No.1, 2004

Reuter, M. A. Boin, U. Yang, Y., An Overview of the Research Work in the Metallurgy and Recycling Group at the Delft University of Technology. Erzmetall, Vol.57 No.4, 2004

J. Aguilar, C. Dorronsoro, E. Fernandez, J. Fernandez, I. Garcia, F. Martin, M. Simon, Soil pollution by a pyrite mine spill in Spain: evolution in time., Environmental Pollution, Vol.132 No.3, 2004

R.C. Churchill, C.E. Meathrel, P.J. Suter, A retrospective assessment of gold mining in the Reedy Creek sub-catchment, northeast Victoria, Australia: residual mercury contamination 100 years later., Environmental Pollution, Vol.132 No.2, 2004

F. Pagnanelli, E. Moscardini, V. Giuliano, L. Toro, Sequential extraction of heavy metals in river sediments of an abandoned pyrite mining area: pollution detection and affinity series., Environmental Pollution, Vol.132 No.2, 2004

Burgess, J.M., Biomass and renewables as alternative energy sources and reductants in the minerals industry. AusIMM Bulletin, July/August 2004

van Berkel, R., and Narayanaswamy, V., Sustainability as a framework for innovation in mineral processing. AusIMM Bulletin, July/August 2004

M. Erdem, H.S. Altundogan, F. Tumen, Removal of hexavalent chromium by using heat-activated bauxite., Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.9-10, 2004

M.J. Rivero, O. Primo, M.I. Ortiz, KModelling of Cr(VI) removal from polluted groundwaters by ion exchange. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Vol.79 No.8, 2004

L.C. Batty, P.L. Younger, Growth of Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin ex. Steudel in mine water treatment wetlands: effects of metal and nutrient uptake., Environmental Pollution, Vol.132 No.1, 2004

H. Deng, Z.H. Ye, M.H. Wong, Accumulation of lead, zinc, copper and cadmium by 12 wetland plant species thriving in metal-contaminated sites in China., Environmental Pollution, Vol.132 No.1, 2004

X. Cao, L.Q. Ma, D.R. Rhue, C.S. Appel, Mechanisms of lead, copper, and zinc retention by phosphate rock., Environmental Pollution, Vol.131 No.3, 2004

Zhao, Y. Wen, X. Li, B. Tao, D., Recovery of copper from waste printed circuit boards. Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, Vol.21 No.2, 2004

Randall, P. Chattopadhyay, S., Influence of pH and oxidation-reduction potential (Eh) on the dissolution of mercury-containing mine wastes from the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine. Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, Vol.21 No.2, 2004

Kapoor, A., et al, Application of biotechnology for treatment of nitrogen compounds in gold mill effluents. CIM Bulletin, Vol.97 No.1081, 2004

McCamley, J.A., Urban mining- recycling gypsum waste in Vancouver. CIM Bulletin, Vol.97 No.1081, 2004

M. Bhagat, J.E. Burgess, A.P.M. Antunes, C.G. Whiteley, J.R. Duncan, Precipitation of mixed metal residues from wastewater utilising biogenic sulphide. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.7-8, 2004

D.L. Jacob, M.L. Otte, Long-term effects of submergence and wetland vegetation on metals in a 90-year old abandoned Pb-Zn mine tailings pond. Environmental Pollution, Vol.130 No.3, 2004

M. Porcu, R. Orru, G. Cao, On the use of industrial scraps for the treatment of zinc hydrometallurgical wastes by self-propagating reactions. Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol.99 No.3, 2004

M.A.M. Khraisheh, Y.S. Al-degs, W.A.M. Mcminn, Remediation of wastewater containing heavy metals using raw and modified diatomite. Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol.99 No.2, 2004

J. Engesser, Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emmision reduction during pellet induration by fuel addition to the green pellets and decreased excess air. Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, Vol.21 No.1, 2004

Wilkins, M.J., et al, Paste backfill at CPL. Mining Environmental Management, March 2004

N. Meunier, J.-F. Blais, R.D. Tyagi, Removal of heavy metals from acid soil leachate using cocoa shells in a batch counter-current sorption process. Hydrometallurgy, Vol.73 No.3-4, 2004

H.A. Aziz, M.S. Yusoff, M.N. Adlan, N.H. Adnan, S. Alias, Physico-chemical removal of iron from semi-aerobic landfill leachate by limestone filter. Waste Management, Vol.24 No.4, 2004

L.S. Pioro, I.L. Pioro, Reprocessing of metallurgical slag into materials for the building industry. Waste Management, Vol.24 No.4, 2004

G. Ekosse, D.J. van den Heever, L. de Jager, O. Totolo, Environmental chemistry and mineralogy of particulate air matter around Selebi Phikwe nickel-copper plant, Botswana. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

S. Kelebek, S. Yoruk, B. Davis, Characterization of basic oxygen furnace dust and zinc removal by acid leaching. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

E. Stamboliadis, G. Alevizos, J. Zafiratos, Leaching residue of nickeliferous laterites as a source of iron concentrate. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

M. Iqbal, R.G.J. Edyvean, Biosorption of lead, copper and zinc ions on loofa sponge immobilized biomass of Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

P.L.J. Swinkels, R.D. van der Weijden, A.N. Ajah, Y. Arifin, H.L. Loe, M.H. Manik, I. Siriski, M.A. Reuter, Conceptual process design as a prerequisite for solving environmental problems; a case study of molybdenum removal and recovery from wastewater. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

A.W.L. Dudeney, I.I. Tarasova, P. Tyrologou, Co-utilisation of mineral and biological wastes in mine site restoration. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

P. Bankowski, L. Zou, R. Hodges, Using inorganic polymer to reduce leach rates of metals from brown coal fly ash. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

M. Dillon, R. White, D. Power, Tailings storage at Lisheen Mine, Ireland. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

M. Benzaazoua, M. Fall, T. Belem, A contribution to understanding the hardening process of cemented pastefill. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

B. Radloff, M. Kirsten, R. Anderson, Wallerawang colliery rehabilitation: the coal tailings briquetting process. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

A. Molina, C. Poole, A comparative study using two methods to produce zeolites from fly ash. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

M. Zilberchmidt, M. Shpirt, K. Komnitsas, I. Paspaliaris, Feasibility of thermal treatment of high sulfur coal wastes. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

K. Komnitsas, G. Bartzas, I. Paspaliaris, Efficiency of limestone and red mud barriers: laboratory column studies. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

R.A. Kleiv, M. Thornhill, Adsorptive retention of copper from acidic mine water at the disused sulphide mine at Lokken, central Norway--initial experiments using olivine. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

S. Santos, R. Machado, M. Joana Neiva Correia, J.R. Carvalho, Treatment of acid mining waters. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

M. Benzaazoua, P. Marion, I. Picquet, B. Bussiere, The use of pastefill as a solidification and stabilization process for the control of acid mine drainage. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

C.J. Mitchell, D.J. Harrison, H.L. Robinson, N. Ghazireh, Minerals from Waste: recent BGS and Tarmac experience in finding uses for mine and quarry waste. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

D. Read, B. Rabey, S. Black, F.P. Glasser, C. Grigg, A. Street, Implementation of a strategy for managing radioactive scale in the China Clay industry. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

I. Georgaki, A.W.L. Dudeney, A.J. Monhemius, Characterisation of iron-rich sludge: correlations between reactivity, density and structure. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

S. Ceccarello, S. Black, D. Read, M.E. Hodson, Industrial radioactive barite scale: suppression of radium uptake by introduction of competing ions. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

P. Newman, M. Hodgson, E. Rosselot, The disposal of tailings and minewater sludge using geotextile dewatering techniques. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

H. El-Shall, P. Zhang, Process for dewatering and utilization of mining wastes. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.2, 2004

W. Zhang, P. Singh, E. Paling, S. Delides, Arsenic removal from contaminated water by natural iron ores. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.4, 2004

M. Kongolo, M. Benzaazoua, P. de Donato, B. Drouet, O. Barres, The comparison between amine thioacetate and amyl xanthate collector performances for pyrite flotation and its application to tailings desulphurization. Minerals Engineering, Vol.17 No.4, 2004

K. Chojnacka, A. Chojnacki, H. Gorecka, Trace element removal by Spirulina sp. from copper smelter and refinery effluents. Hydrometallurgy, Vol.73 No.1-2, 2004

N.J. Wilson, D. Craw, K. Hunter, Antimony distribution and environmental mobility at an historic antimony smelter site, New Zealand. Environmental Pollution, Vol.129 No.2, 2004

J. Derome, T. Nieminen, A. Saarsalmi, Sulphur dioxide adsorption in Scots pine canopies exposed to high ammonia emissions near a Cu-Ni smelter in SW Finland. Environmental Pollution, Vol.129 No.1, 2004

J.W. Erisman, M. Schaap, The need for ammonia abatement with respect to secondary PM reductions in Europe. Environmental Pollution, Vol.129 No.1, 2004

V. Boonamnuayvitaya, C. Chaiya, W. Tanthapanichakoon, S. Jarudilokkul, Removal of heavy metals by adsorbent prepared from pyrolyzed coffee residues and clay. Separation and Purification Technology, Vol.35 No.1, 2004

Y.-d. Yan, G.J. Jameson, Application of the Jameson Cell technology for algae and phosphorus removal from maturation ponds. International Journal of Mineral Processing, Vol.73 No.1, 2004

R. Ginocchio, G. Carvallo, I. Toro, E. Bustamante, Y. Silva, N. Sepulveda, Micro-spatial variation of soil metal pollution and plant recruitment near a copper smelter in Central Chile. Environmental Pollution, Vol.127 No.3, 2004

 

   

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