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A laboratory investigation on the performance of South African acid producing gold mine tailings and its possible use in mine reclamation
This paper presents the results of laboratory investigations conducted on gold mine tailings (GMT) to assess their chemical, mineralogical and geotechnical characteristics in view of assessing its suitability as an alternative backfilling solution in mine reclamation. Chemical characterization revealed that GMT is dominated by Si, Al, and Fe with notable amounts of Cr, Zr, Zn, Pb, Ce, As, Ba, Ni, V, Sr, Nd, Cu, U, and Co. Mineralogical characterization revealed a composition of silicate minerals with secondary minerals such as jarosite, goethite and hematite. GMT composites showed improved strength characteristics. The particle sizes of the tailings are capable of producing a good paste fill that will require lower water–cement ratio. Moreover, the plasticity of the tailings provide for a likelihood for shear resistance to sliding in fluvial conditions. Curing and addition of cement showed positive effects on the compressive strength and shear strength of the tailings. However, the effect of curing and cement addition on the compaction characteristics and permeability of the tailings were negligible. GMT showed favorable characteristics for use in mine backfilling; it would be interesting to evaluate higher cement ratios to improve the characteristics of the tailings.
A laboratory investigation on the performance of South African acid producing gold mine tailings and its possible use in mine reclamation
This paper presents the results of laboratory investigations conducted on gold mine tailings (GMT) to assess their chemical, mineralogical and geotechnical characteristics in view of assessing its suitability as an alternative backfilling solution in mine reclamation. Chemical characterization revealed that GMT is dominated by Si, Al, and Fe with notable amounts of Cr, Zr, Zn, Pb, Ce, As, Ba, Ni, V, Sr, Nd, Cu, U, and Co. Mineralogical characterization revealed a composition of silicate minerals with secondary minerals such as jarosite, goethite and hematite. GMT composites showed improved strength characteristics. The particle sizes of the tailings are capable of producing a good paste fill that will require lower water–cement ratio. Moreover, the plasticity of the tailings provide for a likelihood for shear resistance to sliding in fluvial conditions. Curing and addition of cement showed positive effects on the compressive strength and shear strength of the tailings. However, the effect of curing and cement addition on the compaction characteristics and permeability of the tailings were negligible. GMT showed favorable characteristics for use in mine backfilling; it would be interesting to evaluate higher cement ratios to improve the characteristics of the tailings.
A laboratory investigation on the performance of South African acid producing gold mine tailings and its possible use in mine reclamation
Gcasamba, S.P. (author) / Ramasenya, K. (author) / Ekolu, S. (author) / Vadapalli, V.R.K. (author)
Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A ; 54 ; 1293-1301
2019-11-10
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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