Acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) is a major environmental issue resulting largely from exposure to weathering of mine wastes containing pyrite (FeS). At-source strategies to reduce the rate of formation of AMD have potential to be more cost-effective and sustainable than post-generation downstream treatments. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of geochemical and microbial treatments for at-source control through pyrite surface passivation.
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