Mineralogic Analysis, Size Distribution and Environmental Impacts of Mine Dust
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Mineralogy and Biogeochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 182
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil; dust; aeolian processes; landscape evolution; aeolian geomorphology; mine dust; air quality; geomorphology
Interests: applied chemistry; minerals; inorganic chemistry; mining; mineralization; environmental chemistry; waste
Interests: mine dust and health; medical geology; particle characterisation; coal dust pathology; dust particle-cell interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The extraction, transportation, and utilization of mineral resources significantly impact air quality, especially in resource-rich developing countries. Mining-host and mining-affected communities face increased exposure to air pollution, leading to severe health outcomes from particulate matter emitted by mining operations and downstream activities. These emissions also harm natural ecosystems, negatively affecting soils, vegetation, and water resources, which further impact community well-being. Mining and related activities, such as ore transport and handling, can affect socio-economic development and health even in communities located far from the mine site.
Understanding the mineralogical composition and size distribution of mine dust is essential for managing its environmental and health impacts. This information provides critical input for toxicity studies, including the assessment of respirability, specific mineral toxicity, surface chemistry, reactivity, bioavailability, and solubility. Detailed dust characterization enables targeted toxicological testing and helps optimize dust management and mitigation strategies, supporting regulatory compliance.
The following Special Issue will feature innovative research and reviews on the latest advances in mine dust characterization, focusing on environmental and health impacts. By highlighting new insights, the Special Issue aims to improve the understanding and management of mine dust, ultimately contributing to healthier communities and ecosystems.
Dr. Johanna von Holdt
Dr. Jennifer Broadhurst
Dr. Conchita Kamanzi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mine dust
- mineral composition
- size distribution
- dust characterization
- environmental impacts
- toxicity
- air quality
- health outcomes
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