Geochemical Effects of Mining on the Aquatic Environment

Dear Colleagues,

Mining has always been an activity of great importance for the progress of societies and the promotion of their well-being. The major challenges of sustainable development highlight the relevance of this activity to the supply of critical raw materials that are essential for the energy transition and digitalisation. Nevertheless, mining has always been associated with environmental impacts that are sometimes serious and difficult to resolve. One of the environmental compartments strongly affected by contamination associated with mining is water resources, particularly through such mining activities as drainage, including the well-known issue of acid mine drainage (AMD). A good understanding of the geochemical processes underpinning mining water contamination, whether past or present, is essential for the development of environmental impact assessment and remediation measures that seek to enhance the sustainability of the mining industry. We encourage therefore all colleagues who work on or do research in this area to submit their work, whether on fundamental or applied science, in the form of case studies or review articles. We hope that this Special Issue will include a diverse and high-quality set of articles that can contribute to knowledge and scientific progress in this area.

Dr. Nuno Durães
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ferreira da Silva
Dr. Ana Teresa Luís
Guest Editors

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