Mesocosm studies were used for studying whole aquatic biotic communities for site-specific magnesium guideline values as per ANZG (2018) Water Quality Guidelines. Magnesium (Mg) is a mining‐related contaminant in the...
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Understanding long term water quality and ecological aspects of pit lakes is important in understanding the risks and opportunities pit lakes present as mine closure legacies. WHAT SCALES DO...
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LIABILITIES OR OPPORTUNITIES? Pit lakes can represent significant liabilities at mine closure. However, depending upon certain characteristics of which water quality is key, pit lakes often also present opportunities to...
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Every mine closure plan should contain a clear description of what the next land use will be. Pit lakes present a significant departure from the terrestrial land that was there...
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