Mine Drainage: Research and Development

Abstract

This review summarizes the recent research and development pertaining to the topic of mine drainage which were published in 2016 and early 2017. The review includes three main sections: Mine Drainage and its Environmental Impact, Prediction and Prevention, and Treatment Technologies. The first section covers the characterization of mine drainage and its related environmental impacts, including three subsections focused on physiochemical characterization, microbiological characterization, and environmental impacts. The second section of the review is divided into two subsections focused on either the prediction or prevention of acid mine drainage. The final section focuses on treatment technologies for mine drainage, including physiochemical treatment, biological treatment, passive treatment, and beneficial uses of mine drainage and treatment wastes