Environmental characterization of mine waste at the Pb–Zn Sidi Kamber abandoned mine (NE Algeria)

Issaad, Mouloud; Boutaleb, Abdelhak; Kolli, Omar; Edahbi, Mohamed; Benzaazoua, Mostafa; Hakkou, Rachid

doi:10.1007/s12210-019-00806-8

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“…The mining waste from the Sidi Kambar mine stored on the surface is exposed to climatic conditions that favour the leaching of toxic metals into the environment. This poses serious risks to humans and ecosystems [14]. The extraction of ores has generated significant quantities of waste rocks that located near the laundry and are in direct contact with the Essouk stream.…”

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Surface Water Contamination by Mining Wastes: Case of the Sidi Kambar Region (Skikda North-East Algeria)

Fekrache

Boudeffa

2023

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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The objective of this work is to assess the contamination of the Essouk stream, under acid drainage from the Sidi Kambar mine (southwest of Skikda, Algeria), which has been widely exploited during the previous decades. The methodology was conducted to control the current state of water chemistry, its evolution in space and time according to the variation of water physicochemical parameters and the content of trace metals (Pb, Fe, and Zn). In general, Essouk stream are highly sulphated (reached 598.56 mg/L) and have an elevated salinity, resulting in a high conductivity (1925 µS/cm) and presented a low pH (3.01). In addition, Fe, Pb and Zn contents reached 5.17 mg/L, 2.05 mg/L and 4.05 mg/L, respectively. Such results were linked to the bedrock of Sidi Kambar that is composed of galena, pyrite and sphalerite.

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Surface Water Contamination by Mining Wastes: Case of the Sidi Kambar Region (Skikda North-East Algeria)

Fekrache

Boudeffa

2023

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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“…Arab et al (2021) was assess the level, distribution and sources of pollution in the abandoned mine of kef Oum Teboul (El Tarf, North East Algeria), through soil, sediment and liquid and solid wastes analysis. Issaad et al (2019) has assessed the metals released into the environment of Sidi Kamber Pb-Zn mine (Skikda, North East Algeria), using static and dynamic leaching tests on mine tailing. Seklaoui et al (2016) conducted research to determine probable sources of contamination in the Azzaba mercurial district (Skikda, North East Algeria).…”

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“…Issaad et al. (2019) has assessed the metals released into the environment of Sidi Kamber Pb‐Zn mine (Skikda, North East Algeria), using static and dynamic leaching tests on mine tailing. Seklaoui et al.…”

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Environmental assessment of heavy metal contamination at Chekfa aggregate quarry (Jijel, North‐East Algeria)

Foughalia,

Kessasra,

Benabbes

et al. 2023

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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It is fascinating to observe the potential hazards associated with mining and quarrying activities, despite the limited number of comprehensive studies conducted in Algeria to evaluate their environmental impact. This particular investigation focuses on El M'cif quarry in Chekfa, located within the Nil watershed in Jijel, a region situated in the North‐East of Algeria. The primary objective is to assess the concentrations of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and cadmium (Cd) in surface water, groundwater, stream sediments, and soil. Consequently, a suite of petrographic and geochemical analyses is undertaken to discern the origins of these heavy metals. Employing statistical methodologies, notably the Geo‐accumulation Index (Igeo), Pollution Index (PI+PI), and Ecological Risk Assessment (ER), this study is further fortified to quantify the levels of hazardous contaminants. The findings reveal that the concentrations of Cd and Pb in surface water are recorded at 22 and 654.3 μg/L, respectively, surpassing both Algerian and WHO standards. Meanwhile, the heavy metal concentrations in stream sediments are ranked in the order of Zn > Cu > Cd, with respectively mean concentrations of 1085.30, 14.60, and 1.49 (mg/kg). The mean concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cd, and Cu in soil are measured respectively at 219.78, 128.86, 20.76, and 2.42 (mg/kg). Based on the statistical methods such as I‐geo, PI, IPI, and RI, the research reveals that the sediments of the Aftis River are uncontaminated by Cu, moderately to heavily contaminated with Zn and heavily contaminated by Cd. Besides the soil samples which are found to be extremely contaminated with Cd, moderately contaminated with Pb, and uncontaminated with Cu and Zn. Additionally, the X‐ray fluorescence analysis reveals that the limestone extracted from the quarry contains 0.7% cadmium, suggesting that the quarry could potentially contribute to cadmium contamination. The surrounding rocks exhibit significant concentrations of iron, lead, and zinc. Therefore, the elevated levels of these heavy metals can primarily be attributed to geological factors rather than human activities, highlighting the combined influence of the extractive industry and the geological environment.

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Analysis of tectonic fracturing in the Mibladen ore deposit (Upper Moulouya, Morocco) and its impact on the Pb–Ba mineralization emplacement

Yaagoub

Hinaje

Fartati

et al. 2021

Rend. Fis. Acc. Lincei

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The MVT-type Pb-Ba mineralizations of the Mibladen ore deposit are hosted by Jurassic carbonates as well as Infracenomanian conglomerates and sandstones. The mineral paragenesis is mainly composed of galena and barite with lesser chalcopyrite and pyrite, accompanied by supergene oxidation minerals. This ore deposit is the result of a major epigenetic mineral stage with economic orebodies occuring as replacement of pre-existent carbonate rocks, fillings of karst cavities, interstratal joints, collapse-breccias, fractures and faults. Structural and microtectonic analyses we carried out in this ore deposit, allowed us to highlight two main fracture networks controlling ore deposition within karst cavities and interstratal joints: i) NNW-SSE to NNE-SSW trending tension gashes and normal faults; ii) ENE-WSW to E-W trending reverse faults with strike-slip components and transtensive relay zones. All of these structures are developed under a regional compressional tectonic regime divided into extensional and transtensional episodes (σ1-σ2 and σ2-σ3 permutations) with sub-meridian σ1 axis and sub-equatorial σ3 axis. This compressive tectonic event caused the uplift of Mibladen area and favored the circulation of mineralizing fluids along the NW-SE and ENE-WSW major faults such as Amourou and Aouli Faults, during the Infracenomanian period (Upper Jurassic-Early Cretaceous).

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Environmental characterization of mine waste at the Pb–Zn Sidi Kamber abandoned mine (NE Algeria)

Cited by 12 publications

References 28 publications

Surface Water Contamination by Mining Wastes: Case of the Sidi Kambar Region (Skikda North-East Algeria)

Surface Water Contamination by Mining Wastes: Case of the Sidi Kambar Region (Skikda North-East Algeria)

Environmental assessment of heavy metal contamination at Chekfa aggregate quarry (Jijel, North‐East Algeria)

Analysis of tectonic fracturing in the Mibladen ore deposit (Upper Moulouya, Morocco) and its impact on the Pb–Ba mineralization emplacement

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