Recent developments have provided the opportunity to recover valuable materials from AMD treatment; this is a sustainable approach that allows to reduce waste while generating incomes that balance the cost of the treatment. This book provides insights to innovative and affordable routes for AMD valorisation that can certainly motivate the mining industry to effectively manage their wastes and minimize environmental impact while generating jobs opportunities.
About the author
Prof. Elvis Fosso-Kankeu has a doctorate degree from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. He is currently a Full Professor in the School of Chemical and Mineral Engineering at the North-West University in South Africa. His research focuses on the prediction of pollutants dispersion from industrial areas, and on the development of effective and sustainable methods for the removal of inorganic and organic pollutants from polluted water. He has published more than 200 papers including journal articles, books, book chapters and conference proceeding papers.
Prof. Christian Wolkersdorfer is a mining hydrogeologist with 27 years of experience in mine water geochemistry, hydrodynamics, geothermal applications and tracer tests. In 2014, he was provided the South African Research Chair for Acid Mine Water Treatment at Tshwane University of Technology and he held the world’s first Industrial Research Chair for Mine Water Remediation & Management at Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is also a ‘Finnish Distinguished Professor for Mine Water Management’ at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Mikkeli, Finland.
Dr. Jo Burgess is an environmental scientist with 20 years’ experience in the water, environment and wastewater sectors. She has held roles as technology specialist, research manager and researcher in South African and British organizations. She has proven experience in research and development of new technologies and their implementation at scale. Her work at the academic / industrial interface has been recognized through international awards, and she has published over 100 books and articles.
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