Tailing dumps at the Krasnorechenskaya concentration mill (Primorskii krai, Russia): Geochemistry and mineralogy

Tarasenko, Irina A.; Kharitonova, N. A.; Zinkov, A. V.; Ovodova, E. V.; Korzun, A.V.

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“…The quantitative comparison of the phase composition of sulphur, lead and zinc and a significant prevalence of sulphate sulphur over the total amount of sulphate phases of lead and zinc testify to the presence of sulphates of other metals. The analytical methods in the studied tailing dumps defined the presence of melanterite, ferrohexahydrite, rosenite, fibroferrite, copiapite, hydroalumogoethite, basaluminite, gypsum and other sulphates [13][14][15][16], which in chemical composition are rather similar to the findings in other districts and, at the same time, differ from them in content of some elements [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. For example, melanterites and rosenites of the studied tailing dumps differ from the findings in other districts in higher contents of zinc (1.65-7.19 mass %) and calcium (0.08-0.62 mass %) and low concentrations of copper.…”

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Geochemistry and mineralogy of old concentration tailings (Dal’negorsky ore district, Primorsky Krai, Russia)

Tarasenko

Zinkov

Ovodova

et al. 2017

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Section: Results Of Investigations and Discussionmentioning

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Geochemistry and mineralogy of old concentration tailings (Dal’negorsky ore district, Primorsky Krai, Russia)

Tarasenko

Zinkov

Ovodova

et al. 2017

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…e total sum of sulfides in the mature concentration tailings of KCM ranges from 5 to 35% (Figure 2), where 80% are pyrite and marcasite, 15% sphalerite and galena, and about 4-5% pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, stannite, and arsenopyrite. ere are grains of silver minerals represented by argentite, hessite, and sulphosalts of pearceite-polybasite order, which are deposited in the form of emulsion spots in galena, jamsonite, and less often in pyrrhotite and sphalerite [19]. e oxidized ores are typical for the mature tailings.…”

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Concentrating Mill Wastes are the Source of Pollution of Human Environment and Natural Ecosystems with Heavy Metals: A Case Study in Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Tarasenko

Zinkov

Холодов

et al. 2020

Journal of Chemistry

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Elevated contents of hazardous elements in natural ecosystems are often associated with human activities. Significant quantities of these elements, including heavy metals, are concentrated in tailings. The goal of the study was to assess the mineralogical and geochemical features of the old tailings of the decommissioned Krasnorechenskaya concentrating mill (located in Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation), which was processing complex tin-polymetallic and silver-lead-zinc ores, the chemical features of tailings pond waters, and the extent of environmental impact on the nearby Rudnaya river. In addition to the analysis of rock and water samples, the software modeling of the water-rock-gas system was carried out. In the study area, the minerals and rocks undergo changes that lead to the formation of highly mineralized, acidic waters saturated with various elements. In the tailings ponds, the maximum permissible concentrations were exceeded for Zn, Cd, Cu, Mg, Fetotal, Pb, Mn, Al, As, Co, Be, Sr, Ni, and Ba. The drainage from the tailings pond tripled the total mineralization of the Rudnaya river relative to the background values. However, the intoxication of the ecosystem by tailing products is partially inhibited by the secondary minerals in the tailings ponds. The negative impact is of a local nature, and 500 m downstream the concentration of many of the above elements is reduced. Despite this, the system that forms the chemical composition of highly mineralized waters is far from the equilibrium state. The oxidation of sulfides, dissolution of other minerals, and migration of oxidation and hydrolysis products will continue affecting the environment. In this regard, it is necessary to conduct environmental monitoring and undertake activities aimed at the recovery of mature concentration tailings or at suppressing the activity of hazardous elements by the conservation of tailings ponds.

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“…The ores in these deposits include three general groups of minerals. The main group contains pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, jamsonite, siderite, quartz, calcite, and rhodochrosite; the minor group: tennantite, arsenopyrite, axinite, manganocalcite, and actinolite; the accessory group: native silver, discrasite, stannite, cassiterite, tetrahedrite, garnet, tourmaline, albite, diopside, wollastonite, and datolite [16].…”

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“…The sum of sulfides in technogenic deposits varies from 5 to 35%. Of these, pyrite and marcasite amount to 80%, sphalerite and galena to 15%, pyrrhotite, stannite, and arsenopyrite to 4-5% [16].…”

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The Study of Airborne Particulate Matter in Dalnegorsk Town

Холодов

Tarasenko

Zinkova

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Mines, quarries, dumps, and tailings are the sources of air pollution. In the Dalnegorsk District (Primorsky Krai, Russia), there are 20 polymetallic deposits. This study aimed to evaluate the particle size and material composition of ambient particulate matter (PM) in Dalnegorsk town and verify the influence of mining and chemical industry facilities on the composition of PM. Ambient particulates were analyzed in samples of snow cover and washout from vegetation (conifer tree needles). According to particle size distribution data, the relative content of particles with a diameter up to 10 microns (PM10) reaches 40% in three snow samples taken in the central part of the town. Among ore minerals, pyrite and arsenopyrite predominated in the samples. In addition, sphalerite, galena, cassiterite, and iron–chromium–nickel formations of various shapes were found in the studied particles. The presence of these metals in airborne PM can negatively affect the incidence rate of PM-associated diseases and the determination of their levels are very useful for air pollution prevention strategies.

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Tailing dumps at the Krasnorechenskaya concentration mill (Primorskii krai, Russia): Geochemistry and mineralogy

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Geochemistry and mineralogy of old concentration tailings (Dal’negorsky ore district, Primorsky Krai, Russia)

Geochemistry and mineralogy of old concentration tailings (Dal’negorsky ore district, Primorsky Krai, Russia)

Concentrating Mill Wastes are the Source of Pollution of Human Environment and Natural Ecosystems with Heavy Metals: A Case Study in Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

The Study of Airborne Particulate Matter in Dalnegorsk Town

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