马兰煤矿矿井水水质变化特征及成因

通过对山西省马兰煤矿2号煤层采掘面在开采和封闭时期的矿井水和沉积物的研究,揭示采掘面封闭前后对矿井水水质和沉积物的影响机理。研究结果表明：马兰煤矿矿井水均为SO₄-Ca型水质,矿井水均富含SO₄^2-和Fe离子;随着上部煤层的不断开采,3处矿井水呈现相同的变化规律,矿井水的pH值升高,Eh值降低,SO₄^2-、Fe、Mn和Zn离子浓度随之下降,其中北一暗斜井处的矿井水水质变化最显著;矿井水水质指标和流速变化能够控制其沉积物的矿物组成和结晶程度,北一暗斜井处的沉积物在两次采样中由斯沃特曼铁矿变为针铁矿,而其他两处的矿井水沉积物矿物组分没有发生变化,主要由针铁矿组成。研究结果能够提高对老空区积水水质的预测精度,并对煤矿突水水源判识具有重要意义。     

大屯姚桥矿矿井水文地质条件分类与评价

矿井水文地质条件分类评价是矿井水害防治的重要工作。通过研究矿井复杂的水文地质条件、评价机理及国内外矿井水文地质条件分类评价的研究现状,给出了矿井水文地质条件的分类依据和两种方案,并进行了具体分类。阐述了各类水文地质条件的特点,在分类结果与影响因素的基础上,详细给出了矿井水文地质条件评价指标、内容、评价手段方法。对徐州大屯姚桥煤矿矿井水文地质条件进行了实例分类评价,对类似矿井的水害防治具有重要的指导作用。     

井上下联合处理矿井水中污染物效果研究

为了去除矿井水中多种污染物,建立了\     

贵州谊源煤矿矿山环境影响耦合分区

准确划定矿山环境影响范围,可有效地开展矿山环境保护与综合治理,并促进矿山可持续发展。在分析矿山环境问题现状的基础上,根据采掘活动过程中的安全开采深度、移动角、边界角和地下水均衡原理,系统地分析和计算矿业活动对矿山环境的几类不同影响范围。利用移动角确定地质灾害危险性大区、采用边界角确定井下开采影响范围和利用地下水位降落漏斗“大井法”定出疏排水影响范围。依据矿山环境问题类型影响耦合程度,相应地将影响耦合范围划分为严重区、较严重区和较轻区3类,并给出其量化指标。     

Mineralogical and geochemical investigations of silicate-rich mine waste from a kyanite mine in central Virginia: implications for mine waste recycling

A kyanite mine in central Virginia produces a silicate-rich waste stream which accumulates at a rate of 450,000–600,000 tons per year. An estimated 27 million tons of this waste stream has accumulated over the past 60 years. Grain size distribution varies between 1.000 and 0.053 mm, and is commonly bimodal with modes typically being 0.425 and 0.250 mm and uniformity coefficients vary from 2.000 to 2.333. Hydraulic conductivity values vary from 0.017 to 0.047 cm/s. Mineralogy of the waste stream consists of quartz, muscovite, kyanite and hematite. Muscovite grains have distinct chemical compositions with significant Na₂O content (1.12–2.66 wt%), TiO₂ content (0.63–1.68 wt% TiO₂) and Fe content, expressed as Fe₂O₃ (up to 1.37 wt%). Major element compositions of samples were dominated by SiO₂ (87.894–90.997 wt%), Al₂O₃ (6.759–7.741 wt%), Fe₂O₃ (1.136–1.283 wt%), and K₂O (0.369–0.606 wt%) with other components being <1.000 wt%. Elements of environmental concern (V, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Ag, Sn, Sb, Ba, Hg, Tl, and Pb) were detected; however, the concentrations of all elements except Ni were below that of the kyanite quartzites in the region from which the waste is derived. Both major and trace element compositions indicate minimal variation in composition. The waste stream has potential for recycling. Muscovite is suitable for recycling as a paint pigment or other industrial applications. Muscovite and hematite are commonly intergrown and are interpreted to be material where much of the elements of environmental concern are concentrated. Reprocessing of the waste stream to separate muscovite from other components may enable the waste stream to be used as constructed wetland media for Virginia and nearby states. Recycling of this mine waste may have a positive impact on the local economy of Buckingham County and aid in mitigation of wetland loss.     

Acid mine drainage at a coal mine in the eastern Transvaal, South Africa

 Several mines in the Witbank coalfield in South Africa are affected by acid mine drainage. This has led to a deterioration in the water quality in many surface streams. The Loubert Mine is one such mine. Hence, an initial investigation was carried out to determine the source of acid mine drainage pollution and the associated hydrogeological conditions. The investigation showed that most of the acid mine drainage is emanating from old opencast workings which have been backfilled. Most of the water from the backfilled area drains into control reservoirs. Unfortunately their capacity is limited, which means that water overspills and seeps from them. This water finds its way into a nearby stream, the water of which accordingly has an unacceptably low pH value and high sulphate content. The proposals advanced to control the problem basically involve inhibiting the amount of water infiltrating the backfilled opencast area on the one hand and reducing the amount of water entering the control reservoirs on the other. Received: 5 March 1997 · Accepted: 17 June 1997     

Soil reinforcing technique in mine backfilling

Summary Current methods of stabilizing mine backfill involve the introduction of cementing agents, rock fragments or timber into the fill mass. The aim of this study is to examine the applicability of reinforced earth principles in mine backfilling. Consideration is given to the identification of the functions and requirements of backfill. Various factors affecting the fill strength behaviour are examined, and the limitations of current fill practice are discussed. Part of the report is concerned with the development of, and advantages to be gained from employing reinforced earth techniques in mine backfill. Different mechanisms and performance of reinforced earth are also reviewed.     

Mineralogical controls on mine drainage of the abandoned Ervedosa tin mine in north-eastern Portugal

The Ervedosa Mine, in north-eastern Portugal, has Sn-bearing quartz veins containing cassiterite and sulphides that cut Silurian schists and a Sn-bearing muscovite granite. These veins were mined for Sn and As₂O₃ until 1969. Cassiterite, the main Sn ore, has alternate lighter and darker growth-zones. The darker zones are richer in Fe, Nb, Ta and Ti, but poorer in Sn than the adjoining lighter zones. Exsolution blebs of ferrocolumbite, manganocolumbite, Ti ixiolite, rutile, ilmenite and rare wolframite were found in the darker zones. Arsenopyrite is the most abundant sulphide and contains inclusions of pyrrhotite, bismuth, bismuthinite and matildite. Other sulphides are pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite and stannite. Secondary solid phases consisting mainly of hydrate sulphate complexes of Al, Fe, Ca and Mg (aluminocopiapite, copiapite, halotrichite, pickeringite, gypsum and alunogen, meta-alunogen) occur at the surface of the Sn-bearing quartz veins and their wall rocks (granite and schist), while oxides, hydroxides, arsenates and residual mineral phases (albite, muscovite and quartz) occur in mining tailings. Toxic acid mine waters (acid mine drainage AMD), which have high conductivity and significant concentrations of As, SO₄ and metal (Cu, Zn, Pb, Fe, Mn, Cd, Ni and Co), occur in an area directly affected by the mine. Surface stream waters outside this area have low conductivity and a pH that is almost neutral. Metal and As concentrations are also lower. Stream waters within the impact area have an intermediate composition, falling between that of the AMD and the natural stream waters outside impact area. Waters associated directly with mineralised veins must not be used for human consumption or agriculture.     

童亭煤矿钻探取心施工方法

通过介绍和分析安徽省童亭煤矿采空区的各段地层特性、岩性特征,指出了钻进和取心过程中的控制难点,采用了加大孔径结构、优化钻具组合及强化泥浆性能维护等技术措施;针对极其严重的缩径现象,采用大开小下的方法,克服了缩径造成的套管下放难题;采用加稠水泥浆灌注方法成功处理了φ114 mm套管在采空区段断裂问题和地层严重破碎、漏水问题,最终顺利完成了7个煤系地层钻孔施工,取得了良好的经济社会效益。     

伊通满族自治县煤矿二井水文地质类型划分探讨

在系统整理、综合分析伊通满族自治县煤矿二井勘探、矿井建设生产各阶段所获得的地质、水文地质资料的基础上,主要从矿井受采掘破坏或者影响的含水层及水体、矿井开采受水害影响程度以及防治水工作难易程度等方面,按照矿井水文地质类型各项划分要求,确定矿井水文地质类型。提出伊通满族自治县煤矿二井水文地质类型为复杂型的结论从而分析和评价矿井水害危害程度,经济合理地搞好矿井防治水工作提供了基础资料。     

Resee矿山遥感监测系统变化向导模块在矿山变化信息提取中的应用

依靠自主研发的Resee矿山遥感自动监测系统中的变化向导模块可对矿区进行方法评价及变化图斑提取,辅助相关部门监视工作区存在的部分违规采矿行为,很好地实现对矿区采矿行为及影像的动态监测,对矿山环境的变化进行有效的监督管理,大大提高了矿山监测的效率和准确性.     

夏桥矿井下蓄排水系统放水管数计算方法

针对夏桥矿(已报废)各水平涌水量较大,拟建立井下蓄排水系统,并利用峰谷时电价差价对矿井排水时段进行优化,以节约排水费用,提出了井下水闸墙上预留放水管数的计算方法,即:探放水管数计算法和水力学计算法2种方法,并对2种方法进行了比较分析。水力学计算法比较符合放水实际,但没有考虑安全余量;探放水管计算法只是粗略概算,但安全系数比较高。实际应用中,宜采用两种方法互相验证,并考虑经济因素综合选定。     

Chemical characteristics and acid drainage assessment of mine tailings from Akara Gold mine in Thailand

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a great concern in many abandoned mines because of its adverse effect on the environment. In mining processes, many kinds of wastes are produced. These wastes may become eventually sources of environmental degradation. The focus of this study is the geochemical characterization of the end-processed tailings generated by Akara Gold Mine, the biggest gold mine in Thailand. Tailing samples were systematically collected for analyses of chemical and mineralogical compositions. As a result, their quantitative chemical analyses are slightly different from place to place, but mineral components cannot be clearly differentiated. For instance, it may be assumed that the end-processed tailings, which were a mixture between high and low grade concentrates, would have similar mineral components. However, the little variation of chemical composition may be caused by the ore refining processes that are somehow varied in proportion to chemical additives, alkali cyanide and quick lime in particular. In addition, clay composition in ore-bearing layers may also influence alumina content of tailings, accordingly. Distribution of the tailings is not related to depth and distance of the tailing storage pond because the disposal has sped them over the pond during operation. Total heavy metals of the tailing samples were analyzed on the basis of the EPA 3052 method. Consequently, the most toxic elements (e.g., Co, Cu, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni and Zn) were found falling within the standard of Thailand Soil Quality Standards for Habitat and Agriculture. Only Mn appears to have higher content than the standard. In addition, leaching tests proved that these tailings contain low metal concentrations. As a result, at pH 2, Mn can leach out exceeding the Thailand Surface Water Quality Standard for Agricultural (Mn <1 ppm) and the Thailand Industrial Effluent Standard (<5 ppm). Although leachate at pH 4 and neutral conditions contains lower Mn than the Industrial Effluent Standard it still exceeds the surface water quality standard. Interestingly, Pb can be leached out exceeding both standards (0.2 ppm for the industrial effluent standard and 0.05 ppm for the surface water quality standard). For Ni leaching, its concentration is lower than the Industrial Effluent Standard at all pH conditions but still exceeds the Surface Water Standard at pH 2 and 4. This information should be taken into consideration for further environmental monitoring. Acid generating potential of the tailings was estimated using acid–base accounting (ABA) and net acid generation (NAG) tests. The results of ABA and NAG tests show that the tailing samples contain a high amount of sulfur. However, they also contain high acid neutralization capacity. Consequently, these tailings may not have potential to generate acid drainage; in the other words, they can be classified as a non-acid forming (NAF) material. However, since these tailings contain some heavy metals (e.g., Ni, Mn and Pb) that are observed in leachates exceeding the standards at low pH, the AMD conditions may lead to heavy metal release. Therefore, prevention of oxidizing process and dissolution should be considered with great care. In addition, Mn and Pb can also be leached at neutral conditions. Barrier of air and water, clay layer for example, should be placed over the tailings pound before covering by topsoil for re-vegetation. Growing native grass is recommended for stabilization of the surface and reducing erosion rate. Monitoring of water quality should also be carried out annually.     

焦作煤矿区矿坑排水对地下水环境的影响

焦作矿区随着煤矿资源的开发,矿坑排水造成的环境地质问题日益突出,主要表现为区域地下水位下降及矿区水环境污染问题,已严重制约着焦作煤炭工业的发展.本文就煤矿开采引发的环境地质问题进行了剖析并提出了相应的防治对策.     

Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine,north Queensland

Sulfide‐rich materials comprising the waste at the abandoned Montalbion silver mine have undergone extensive oxidation prior to and after mining. Weathering has led to the development of an abundant and varied secondary mineral assemblage throughout the waste material. Post‐mining minerals are dominantly metal and/or alkali (hydrous) sulfates, and generally occur as earthy encrustations or floury dustings on the surface of other mineral grains. The variable solubility of these efflorescences combined with the irregular rainfall controls the chemistry of seepage waters emanating from the waste dumps. Irregular rainfall events dissolve the soluble efflorescences that have built up during dry periods, resulting in ‘first‐flush’ acid (pH 2.6–3.8) waters with elevated sulfate, Fe, Cu and Zn contents. Less‐soluble efflorescences, such as anglesite and plumbojarosite, retain Pb in the waste dump. Metal‐rich (Al, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn) acid mine drainage waters enter the local creek system. Oxygenation and hydrolysis of Fe lead to the formation of Fe‐rich precipitates (schwertmannite, goethite, amorphous Fe compounds) that, through adsorption and coprecipitation, preferentially incorporate As, Sb and In. Furthermore, during dry periods, evaporative precipitation of hydrous alkali and metal sulfate efflorescences occurs on the perimeter of stagnant pools. Flushing of the streambed by neutral pH waters during heavy rainfall events dissolves the efflorescences resulting in remobilisation and transport of sulfate and metals (particularly Cd, Zn) downstream. Thus, in areas of seasonal or irregular rainfall, secondary efflorescent minerals present in waste materials or drainage channels have an important influence on the chemistry of surface waters.     

矿山储量动态监管中的测量工作

根据国土资源部《关于全面开展矿山储量动态监督管理的通知》的精神,结合江苏近年来在矿山储量复核及检测工作的实际情况,对矿山储量动态监管中的测量内容、方法及精度提出了设想。     

Mercury mobility in unsaturated gold mine tailings,Murray Brook mine,New Brunswick,Canada

Elevated concentrations of Hg are present (averaging 36 μg/g), mainly as cinnabar, in the Murray Brook Au deposit, located in northern New Brunswick, Canada. After the mined ore was subjected to CN leaching, the tailings were deposited in an unsaturated pile, and 10 a after mine closure an estimated 4.7 × 10³ kg of CN and 1.1 × 10⁴ kg of Hg remain in the pile. Elevated Hg concentrations have been measured in the groundwater (up to 11,500 μg/L) and surface water (up to 32 μg/L) down-gradient of the tailings. To investigate the controls on Hg mobility and leaching persistence, laboratory experiments were conducted using unsaturated columns filled with tailings. Within the first 0.2 pore volumes (PV) eluted, the concentrations of Hg and CN increased to peak concentrations of 12,900 μg Hg/L and 16 mg CN/L, respectively. In the subsequent 0.9 PV, concentrations decreased to approximately 1300 μg Hg/L and 2.8 mg CN/L. Thermodynamic calculations demonstrate that >99.8% of the mobilized Hg in the tailings pore water is in the form of Hg–CN complexes, indicating that Hg mobility to the surrounding aquatic environment is directly dependent on the rate of CN leaching. One-dimensional transport simulations suggest that leached CN can be partitioned into conservative (24%) and non-conservative (76%) fractions. Extrapolation of simulation results to the field scale suggests that CN, and by extension Hg, will continue to elute from the tailings for at least an additional 130 a.     

A comparison of metal attenuation in mine residue and overburden material from an abandoned copper mine

The metal attenuation capacities of secondary acid mine water precipitates is dependent upon such factors as pH, ionic strength, the presence of competing ions, and tailings mineralogy. At the abandoned Spenceville Cu mine in Nevada County, California, approximately 6800 m³ of jarosite overburden and 28,000 m³ of hematite residue are potential sources of heavy metals loading to infiltrating surface waters. A column study was performed to assess the ability of the overburden and the residue to attenuate heavy metals from acidic mine drainage. The study information was needed as part of a remedial design for the abandoned mine, and was designed to simulate a worst-case scenario to examine the plausibility of backfilling a large open pit with the waste materials. Ten pore volumes of acidic mine drainage were allowed to pass through the materials, and the column effluents were analyzed for dissolved Fe, Al, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Mn, Cu, Zn, Pb and Ni using ICP-AES. The oxidation-reduction potential (Eh) was measured with a combination PtAg/AgCl electrode and also calculated from Fe(II) and Fe(III) measurements using the Nernst equation. Ion activities in solution and saturation index (SI) values for various solid phases were calculated using the geochemical speciation model MINTEQA2, and mineralogical compositions of fine (< 2 mm) and coarse ( > 2 mm) fractions were determined by XRD. Geochemical modeling of the column effluent compositions indicate that goethite, jarosite, jurbanite and gypsum are potential solid phases that may control metal solubilities in the column effluents. Excellent agreement was observed between the measured Eh values and those calculated from the activity ratio of Fe²⁺(aq) to Fe³⁺(aq). The large attenuation capacities for Cu and Zn exhibited by the jarosite overburden also suggest that solid solution substitution plays a large role in controlling metal concentrations in the pore waters. Relatively little metal attenuation, however, was provided by the hematite residue.