Principal Research Fellow
Overview
Dr Mansour Edraki is a geo-environmental scientist specialising in the field of inorganic geochemistry. He joined UQ in 2000 following completion of his PhD at University of New England. Prior to that, and before immigrating to Australia in mid 1990s, he was a lecturer in earth sciences. Since joining UQ, Dr Edraki has focused on developing innovative techniques for understanding and predicting geochemical processes which underpin sustainable management of mine waste and mine water, particularly acid and metalliferous drainage. Mansour’s research has direct applications for the resources and energy industries and the impact of his work is evident in a continuous flow of industry-funded projects in the last decade. Dr Edraki has initiated research collaborations in many international locations including Indonesia (South Kalimantan and Freeport), Iran (Mehdiabad Zinc) Papua New Guinea (Ok Tedi), Philippines (USEP and Mindanao Development Authority), Korea (MIRECO and KIGAM), Peru (INGEMET), and Chile (Fundación Chile, Universidad de Concepción). He is currently coordinating the ‘Environment, Tailings and Water’ line of SMI’s International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE Chile). Dr Edraki represents SMI-UQ at International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP), which is a global alliance for managing the issue of acid and metalliferous drainage.
Research Interests
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Dr Mansour Edraki’s research interest is in understanding and predicting the source, transformations and fate of contaminants, particularly acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD), in the mining environment. Through field monitoring, laboratory experiments and modelling he follows the geochemical pathways of heavy metals, metalloids (e.g. arsenic) and salts and investigates the natural processes that may degrade the quality of surface and groundwater and natural soils. Mansour uses that knowledge to quantify the extent of the current and future effects of those processes for optimum remediation and rehabilitation outcomes. Specific areas of research include: Geochemical effects of clay minerals on deposition, dewatering and rehabilitation of tailings; Formation and stability of secondary minerals and amorphous phases and their role in natural attenuation of metals (and metalloids) and remediation of mine tailings and associated seepage; Novel techniques for characterisation and prediction of AMD including development of kinetic leaching procedures; Applications of stable isotope techniques in AMD investigations; A life cycle approach to managing mine tailings – Designer Tailings; and Unlocking the value of mining wastes and eliminating residual risks through reprocessing, recycling, reuse and remediation.
Qualifications
- BCHPGD, The University of Queensland
- B Sc, Shiraz University
- M Sc, Shiraz University
- PhD, University of New England
Publications
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Journal Article: Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study
Gomez, Denys Villa, Hong, Paul, Berry, Luke, Liu, Di and Edraki, Mansour (2023). Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study. Chemosphere, 339 139536, 139536. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139536
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Journal Article: Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata
Corzo Remigio, Amelia, Harris, Hugh H, Paterson, David J, Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2023). Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata. Metallomics, 15 (8) mfad047. doi: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfad047
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Journal Article: Accelerating bioleaching of tungsten mining wastes using indigenous acidophilic bacteria
Han, Zhengdong, Levett, Alan, Edraki, Mansour, Jones, Michael W.M., Howard, Daryl and Southam, Gordon (2023). Accelerating bioleaching of tungsten mining wastes using indigenous acidophilic bacteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 454 131490, 131490. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131490
Grants
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Gaining insights into mine waste dumps to avoid environmental legacies
(2023–2026) ARC Linkage Projects
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Delineating water tables and flow pathways inside spoil piles to support water quality predictions
(2023–2025) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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(2022–2027) CRC TIME Limited
Supervision
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Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment utilising synthetic membrane technology
Doctor Philosophy
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Alternative uses of mine influenced water
Doctor Philosophy
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Polymer Amended Tailings Stability for Optimum Rehabilitation Outcomes
Doctor Philosophy
Available Projects
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Masters project in acid mine drainage prevention technology
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major global environmental, health and safety issue. It forms when waste rock from mining operations is exposed to air and water, forming a highly acidic and toxic solution containing high concentrations of dissolved heavy metals and sulfate. Passivating pyrite rock involves altering the surface of the rock to prevent the (bio)geochemical processes which cause AMD to form. This type of prevention strategy forms a physical barrier on the rock preventing exposure to water, air and/or microorganisms. The project objective is to develop a novel chemical surface coating strategy to passivate pyrite. The candidate should have an interest in mine site remediation and geochemistry. The project will involve a literature review, laboratory work and data analysis. This project has both industry and academic involvement. The successful candidate will be based at the Sustainable Minerals Institute in the Centre of Mined Land Rehabilitation, on a joint project in collaboration with the company Kinetic Group Worldwide. There is the potential for ongoing employment opportunities with Kinetic Group Worldwide on the successful completion of this project.
New project posted 13/07/2018
Investigating the effectiveness of pit wall covers for acid mine drainage control
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a common problem in the mining sector, which can potentially affect the environment. AMD is the outflow of acidic water from metal or coal mines, due to oxidation of sulfide-containing rocks in the presence of water and air. Spraying sealing materials to cover walls in open pit mines is a method to control AMD. The development and selection of the right material requires laboratory tests and field trials, with careful consideration of the various parameters that affect AMD generation. The project objective is to determine the long-term effectiveness of new types of cover sprayed onto potential acid forming pit wall exposures in preventing AMD. The project includes conducting a literature review, laboratory testing, potential field trials, and data analysis. The outcome of this project will have significant economic and environmental benefits. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Centre of Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Publications
Book Chapter
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A case study of domain-based post-closure water quality monitoring in wet-dry climates
Pham, P., Edraki, M., Noller, B. and Golding, S. (2018). A case study of domain-based post-closure water quality monitoring in wet-dry climates. From start to finish: a life-of-mine perspective. (pp. 217-222) Carlton South, VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
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Unger, C. J., Lechner, A. M., Glenn, V. C., Edraki, M. and Mulligan, D. R. (2018). Key elements of global leading practice in abandoned mine programs and their application to Australia. From start to finish: a life-of-mine perspective. (pp. 163-174) edited by Cherie McCullough, Bruce Harvey, Corinne Unger, Jan Coetzee and Stuart Winchester. Carlton South, VIC, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Maturity of jurisdictional abandoned mine programs in Australia based on web-accessible information
Unger, C. J., Lechner, A. M., Walton, A., Glenn, V. C., Edraki, M. and Mulligan, D. R. (2018). Maturity of jurisdictional abandoned mine programs in Australia based on web-accessible information. From start to finish: a life-of-mine perspective. (pp. 317-328) edited by Cherie McCullough, Bruce Harvey, Corinne Unger, Jan Coetzee and Stuart Winchester. Carlton South, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Journal Article
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Gomez, Denys Villa, Hong, Paul, Berry, Luke, Liu, Di and Edraki, Mansour (2023). Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study. Chemosphere, 339 139536, 139536. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139536
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Corzo Remigio, Amelia, Harris, Hugh H, Paterson, David J, Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2023). Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata. Metallomics, 15 (8) mfad047. doi: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfad047
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Accelerating bioleaching of tungsten mining wastes using indigenous acidophilic bacteria
Han, Zhengdong, Levett, Alan, Edraki, Mansour, Jones, Michael W.M., Howard, Daryl and Southam, Gordon (2023). Accelerating bioleaching of tungsten mining wastes using indigenous acidophilic bacteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 454 131490, 131490. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131490
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Han, Zhengdong, Levett, Alan, Edraki, Mansour, Jones, Michael W. M., Howard, Daryl and Southam, Gordon (2023). Microbially influenced tungsten mobilisation and formation of secondary minerals in wolframite tailings. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 445 130508, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130508
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Ódri, Ágnes, Amaral-Filho, Juarez, Smart, Mariette, Broadhurst, Jennifer, Harrison, Susan T. L., Petersen, Jochen, Harris, Chris, Edraki, Mansour and Becker, Megan (2022). Sulfur and oxygen isotope constraints on sulfate sources and neutral rock drainage-related processes at a South African colliery. Science of the Total Environment, 846 157178, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157178
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Comprehensive insights in thallium ecophysiology in the hyperaccumulator Biscutella laevigata
Remigio, Amelia Corzo, Pošćić, Filip, Nkrumah, Philip Nti, Edraki, Mansour, Spiers, Kathryn M, Brueckner, Dennis and van der Ent, Antony (2022). Comprehensive insights in thallium ecophysiology in the hyperaccumulator Biscutella laevigata. Science of the Total Environment, 838 (Pt 2) 155899, 155899. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155899
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Thallium accumulation and distribution in Silene latifolia (Caryophyllaceae) grown in hydroponics
Corzo Remigio, Amelia , Nkrumah, Philip Nti, Pošćić, Filip, Edraki, Mansour, Baker, Alan J. M. and van der Ent, Antony (2022). Thallium accumulation and distribution in Silene latifolia (Caryophyllaceae) grown in hydroponics. Plant and Soil, 480 (1-2), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11104-022-05575-2
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Investigation of the attenuation and release of Cu2+ Ions by polymer-treated tailings
Boshrouyeh Ghandashtani, Mohammad, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Costine, Allan and Amari, Samar (2022). Investigation of the attenuation and release of Cu2+ Ions by polymer-treated tailings. Minerals, 12 (7) 846, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/min12070846
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Ghandashtani, Mohammad Boshrouyeh, Costine, Allan, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2022). The impacts of high salinity and polymer properties on dewatering and structural characteristics of flocculated high-solids tailings. Journal of Cleaner Production, 342 130726, 130726. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130726
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Alizadeh, Arezu, Ghorbani, Jamshid, Motamedi, Javad, Vahabzadeh, Ghorban, Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2021). Metal and metalloid accumulation in native plants around a copper mine site: implications for phytostabilization. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 24 (11), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/15226514.2021.2011831
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Remigio, Amelia Corzo , Rubinos, David A. , van der Ent, Antony and Edraki, Mansour (2021). Geochemical cycles of arsenic in historic tin tailings from multiple ore sources: an example from Australia. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 232 (12) 497. doi: 10.1007/s11270-021-05447-y
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Controls of wetting and drying cycles on salt leaching from coal mine spoils
Jain, Karan Rishabhkumar, Edraki, Mansour and McIntyre, Neil (2021). Controls of wetting and drying cycles on salt leaching from coal mine spoils. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 232 (11) 472. doi: 10.1007/s11270-021-05422-7
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Modelling of salt leaching from coal mine spoils at two scales
McIntyre, Neil, Jain, Karan Rishabhkumar and Edraki, Mansour (2021). Modelling of salt leaching from coal mine spoils at two scales. Mine Water and the Environment, 40 (4), 902-918. doi: 10.1007/s10230-021-00797-9
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Efficiency of acid digestion procedures for geochemical analysis of tungsten mining wastes
Han, Zhengdong, Edraki, Mansour, Nguyen, Ai Duc and Mostert, Marietjie (2021). Efficiency of acid digestion procedures for geochemical analysis of tungsten mining wastes. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 21 (3) geochem2021-034, 1-12. doi: 10.1144/geochem2021-034
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Remigio, Amelia Corzo, Edraki, Mansour, Baker, Alan J. M. and van der Ent, Antony (2021). Root responses to arsenic enrichment in the fern Pityrogramma calomelanos var. austroamericana grown in rhizoboxes. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 164, 147-159. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.04.025
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A Review of Tungsten Resources and Potential Extraction from Mine Waste
Han, Zhengdong, Golev, Artem and Edraki, Mansour (2021). A Review of Tungsten Resources and Potential Extraction from Mine Waste. Minerals, 11 (7) 701, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/min11070701
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Rubinos, David A., Jerez, Oscar, Forghani, Giti, Edraki, Mansour and Kelm, Ursula (2021). Geochemical stability of potentially toxic elements in porphyry copper-mine tailings from Chile as linked to ecological and human health risks assessment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28 (41), 57499-57529. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-12844-7
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Lead mobilization and speciation in mining waste: experiments and modeling
Drapeau, Clémentine, Argane, Rabei, Delolme, Cécile, Blanc, Denise, Benzaazoua, Mostafa, Hakkou, Rachid, Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour and Lassabatere, Laurent (2021). Lead mobilization and speciation in mining waste: experiments and modeling. Minerals, 11 (6) 606, 606. doi: 10.3390/min11060606
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Is the aquatic macrophyte Crassula helmsii a genuine copper hyperaccumulator?
Corzo Remigio, Amelia , Edraki, Mansour , Baker, Alan J. M. and van der Ent, Antony (2021). Is the aquatic macrophyte Crassula helmsii a genuine copper hyperaccumulator?. Plant and Soil, 464 (1-2), 359-374. doi: 10.1007/s11104-021-04955-4
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ANC–BNC titrations and geochemical modeling for characterizing calcareous and siliceous mining waste
Drapeau, Clémentine, Delolme, Cécile, Vézin, Clément, Blanc, Denise, Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour and Lassabatère, Laurent (2021). ANC–BNC titrations and geochemical modeling for characterizing calcareous and siliceous mining waste. Minerals, 11 (3) 257, 257-16. doi: 10.3390/min11030257
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Brewster, Emma Thompson, Freguia, Stefano, Edraki, Mansour, Berry, Luke and Ledezma, Pablo (2020). Staged electrochemical treatment guided by modelling allows for targeted recovery of metals and rare earth elements from acid mine drainage. Journal of Environmental Management, 275 111266, 111266. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111266
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Stable isotope imprints during pyrite leaching: implications for acid rock drainage characterization
Ódri, Ágnes, Becker, Megan, Broadhurst, Jennifer, Harrison, Susan T. L. and Edraki, Mansour (2020). Stable isotope imprints during pyrite leaching: implications for acid rock drainage characterization. Minerals, 10 (11) 0982, 982-20. doi: 10.3390/min10110982
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Corzo Remigio, Amelia, Chaney, Rufus L., Baker, Alan J. M., Edraki, Mansour, Erskine, Peter D., Echevarria, Guillaume and van der Ent, Antony (2020). Phytoextraction of high value elements and contaminants from mining and mineral wastes: opportunities and limitations. Plant and Soil, 449 (1-2), 11-37. doi: 10.1007/s11104-020-04487-3
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Improved water recovery: A review of clay-rich tailings and saline water interactions
Liu, Di, Edraki, Mansour, Fawell, Phillip and Berry, Luke (2020). Improved water recovery: A review of clay-rich tailings and saline water interactions. Powder Technology, 364, 604-621. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.01.039
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Wolkersdorfer, Christian, Nordstrom, Darrell Kirk, Beckie, Roger Daniel, Cicerone, Daniel S., Elliot, Trevor, Edraki, Mansour, Valente, Teresa, França, Silvia Cristina Alves, Kumar, Pramod, Lucero, Ricardo Andrés Oyarzún and Soler i Gil, Albert (2020). Guidance for the Integrated Use of Hydrological, Geochemical, and Isotopic Tools in Mining Operations. Mine Water and the Environment, 39 (2), 204-228. doi: 10.1007/s10230-020-00666-x
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Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to enable climate change mitigation
Azadi, Mehdi, Northey, Stephen A., Ali, Saleem H. and Edraki, Mansour (2020). Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to enable climate change mitigation. Nature Geoscience, 13 (2), 100-104. doi: 10.1038/s41561-020-0531-3
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Alcalde, Juan, Edraki, Mansour, Jerez, Oscar, Kelm, Ursula and Rubinos, David A. (2020). Assessment of mineralogical, textural, and water chemistry changes during long-distance tailings-slurry transport. Mine Water and the Environment, 39 (1), 135-149. doi: 10.1007/s10230-020-00658-x
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The effect of weathering on salt release from coal mine spoils
Hilton, Melinda, Shaygan, Mandana, McIntyre, Neil, Baumgartl, Thomas and Edraki, Mansour (2019). The effect of weathering on salt release from coal mine spoils. Minerals, 9 (12) 760. doi: 10.3390/min9120760
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Historical socio-environmental assessment of resource development footprints using remote sensing
Lechner, Alex M., Owen, John, Ang, Michelle Li Ern, Edraki, Mansour, Che Awang, Nor Aklima and Kemp, Deanna (2019). Historical socio-environmental assessment of resource development footprints using remote sensing. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 15 100236, 100236. doi: 10.1016/j.rsase.2019.100236
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Re-thinking mining waste through an integrative approach led by circular economy aspirations
Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Edraki, Mansour, Corder, Glen and Golev, Artem (2019). Re-thinking mining waste through an integrative approach led by circular economy aspirations. Minerals, 9 (5) 286, 286. doi: 10.3390/min9050286
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Introducing the hydrate gel membrane technology for filtration of mine tailings
Liu, Di, Edraki, Mansour, Malekizadeh, Ali, Schenk, Peer M. and Berry, Luke (2019). Introducing the hydrate gel membrane technology for filtration of mine tailings. Minerals Engineering, 135, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.02.030
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Opportunities for Mineral Carbonation in Australia’s Mining Industry
Azadi, Mehdi , Edraki, Mansour , Farhang, Faezeh and Ahn, Jiwhan (2019). Opportunities for Mineral Carbonation in Australia’s Mining Industry. Sustainability, 11 (5) 1250, 1250. doi: 10.3390/su11051250
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Removal of dissolved chromium from synthetic mine effluent: a mesocosm experiment
Amin, Radjali, Edraki, Mansour, Doley, David and Sheridan, Craig (2018). Removal of dissolved chromium from synthetic mine effluent: a mesocosm experiment. Science of The Total Environment, 637-638, 1252-1261. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.102
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Indicators of metal pollution in prospective mining regions: a case study from Philippines
Cedeno, Kathleen, Edraki, Mansour, McIntyre, Neil, Huynh, Trang and Callow, Ian (2018). Indicators of metal pollution in prospective mining regions: a case study from Philippines. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 41 (2), 563-574. doi: 10.1007/s10653-018-0152-6
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Rastmanesh, F., Safaie, S., Zarasvandi, A. R. and Edraki, M. (2018). Heavy metal enrichment and ecological risk assessment of surface sediments in Khorramabad River, West Iran. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 190 (5) 273, 273. doi: 10.1007/s10661-018-6650-2
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Effect of surface oxidation on the flotation response of enargite in a complex ore system
Tayebi-Khoram, Maedeh, Manlapig, Emmy, Forbes, Elizaveta, Edraki, Mansour and Bradshaw, Dee (2018). Effect of surface oxidation on the flotation response of enargite in a complex ore system. Minerals Engineering, 119, 149-155. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.024
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Liu, Di, Edraki, Mansour and Berry, Luke (2018). Investigating the settling behaviour of saline tailing suspensions using kaolinite, bentonite, and illite clay minerals. Powder Technology, 326, 228-236. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.11.070
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Rastmanesh, F. , Mousavi, M., Zarasvandi, A. and Edraki, M. (2017). Investigation of elemental enrichment and ecological risk assessment of surface soils in two industrial port cities, southwest Iran. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76 (20) 717. doi: 10.1007/s12665-017-7046-2
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Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in Tampakan deposit
Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Manlapig, Emmy, Forbes, Elizaveta, Bradshaw, Dee and Edraki, Mansour (2017). Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in Tampakan deposit. Minerals Engineering, 112, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.06.021
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Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Mulligan, David, Fegan, Warwick and Munawar, Ali (2017). Geochemical characteristics of rehabilitated tailings and associated seepages at Kidston gold mine, Queensland, Australia. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 33 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2017.1362542
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Environmental geochemistry of the abandoned Mamut Copper Mine (Sabah) Malaysia
van der Ent, Antony and Edraki, Mansour (2016). Environmental geochemistry of the abandoned Mamut Copper Mine (Sabah) Malaysia. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 40 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1007/s10653-016-9892-3
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Opitz, J., Edraki, M. and Baumgartl, T. (2016). The effect of particle size and mineral liberation on the acid generating potential of sulphidic waste rock. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 16 (3-4), 245-252. doi: 10.1144/geochem2015-385
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Evaluating risks from abandoned mines in the Puno Region of Peru
Palomino, Sheyla, Unger, Corinne and Edraki, Mansour (2015). Evaluating risks from abandoned mines in the Puno Region of Peru. The AusIMM Bulletin (1), 56-57.
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Park, Jin Hee, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2015). A practical testing approach to predict the geochemical hazards of in-pit coal mine tailings and rejects. Catena, 148, 3-10. doi: 10.1016/j.catena.2015.10.027
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Amin, R., Edraki, M., Mulligan, D. R. and Gultom, T. H. (2015). Chromium and nickel accumulation in the macrophytes of the Kawasi wetland on Obi Island, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Australian Journal of Botany, 63 (7), 549-553. doi: 10.1071/BT15066
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Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Bradshaw, Dee, Franks, Daniel M. and Moran, Chris J. (2014). Designing mine tailings for better environmental, social and economic outcomes: a review of alternative approaches. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84 (1), 411-420. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.04.079
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Parbhakar-Fox, Anita K., Edraki, Mansour, Hardie, Kathleen, Kadletz, Oskar and Hall, Tania (2014). Identification of acid rock drainage sources through mesotextural classification at abandoned mines of Croydon, Australia: implications for the rehabilitation of waste rock repositories. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 137, 11-28. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2013.10.017
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The application of coal combustion by-products in mine site rehabilitation
Park, Jin Hee, Edraki, Mansour, Mulligan, David and Jang, Hang Seok (2014). The application of coal combustion by-products in mine site rehabilitation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84 (1), 761-772. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.01.049
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Tungpalan, Kate, Manlapig, Emmy, Andrusiewicz, Michal, Keeney, Luke, Wightman, Elaine and Edraki, Mansour (2014). An integrated approach of predicting metallurgical performance relating to variability in deposit characteristics. Minerals Engineering, 71, 49-54. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.10.004
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Li, Xiaofang, You, Fang, Huang, Longbin, Strounina, Ekaterina and Edraki, Mansour (2013). Dynamics in leachate chemistry of Cu-Au tailings in response to biochar and woodchip amendments: a column leaching study. Environmental Sciences Europe, 25 (Provisional) (32) 32, 1-23. doi: 10.1186/2190-4715-25-32
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Understanding the salinity issue of coal mine spoils in the context of salt cycle
Li, Xiaofang, Park, Jin Hee, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2013). Understanding the salinity issue of coal mine spoils in the context of salt cycle. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 36 (3), 453-465. doi: 10.1007/s10653-013-9573-4
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Park, Jin Hee, Li, Xiaofang, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas and Kirsch, Bernie (2013). Geochemical assessments and classification of coal mine spoils for better understanding of potential salinity issues at closure. Environmental Science Processes and Impacts, 15 (6), 1235-1244. doi: 10.1039/C3EM30672K
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Long term performance of hydrogeochemical riverine mine tailings deposition at Freeport Indonesia
Rusdinar, Yuni, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Mulligan, David and Miller, Stuart (2013). Long term performance of hydrogeochemical riverine mine tailings deposition at Freeport Indonesia. Mine Water and the Environment, 32 (1), 56-70. doi: 10.1007/s10230-012-0212-6
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Comparative sorption of Pb and Cd by biochars and its implication for metal immobilization in soils
Park, Jin Hee, Choppala, Girish, Lee, Seul Ji, Bolan, Nanthi, Chung, Jae Woo and Edraki, Mansour (2013). Comparative sorption of Pb and Cd by biochars and its implication for metal immobilization in soils. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 224 (12) 224, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11270-013-1711-1
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Edraki, M., Golding, S. D., Baublys, K. A. and Lawrence, M. G. (2005). Hydrochemistry, mineralogy and sulphur isotope geochemistry of acid mine drainage at the Mt Morgan mine environment, Queensland, Australia. Applied Geochemistry, 20 (4), 789-805. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2004.11.004
Conference Publication
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Han, Zhengdong, Edraki, Mansour, Golev, Artem and Southam, Gordon (2022). Acid mine drainage processes, wolframite stability and chemical forms of tungsten in W-Mo tailings: a case study from Queensland. 12th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage (ICARD) 2022 , Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-24 September 2022.
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Investigation of geotechnical, hydromechanical, and chemical behaviour of polymer-treated tailings
Boshrouyeh Ghandashtani, M., Edraki, M., Costine, A. and Baumgartl, T. (2021). Investigation of geotechnical, hydromechanical, and chemical behaviour of polymer-treated tailings. International Conference on Paste, Thickened and Filtered Tailings, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 21-23 September 2021. Perth, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics. doi: 10.36487/acg_repo/2115_08
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Mineralogy of tailings: challenges to usual routines of characterization
Kelm, U., Baumgartl, T., Edraki, M., Gutiérrez, L., Jerez, O., Morales, J. and Novoselov, A. (2019). Mineralogy of tailings: challenges to usual routines of characterization. 29th International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2018), Moscow, Russia, 17-21 September 2018. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
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The multi-risk vulnerability of global coal regions in the context of mine closure
Svobodova, K., Owen, J. R., Lebre, E., Edraki, M. and Littleboy, A. (2019). The multi-risk vulnerability of global coal regions in the context of mine closure. 13th International Conference on Mine Closure, Perth, WA Australia, 3-5 September 2019. Perth, WA Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics. doi: 10.36487/ACG_rep/1915_45_Svobodova
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Thinking beyond closure: toward a mine closure database
Svobodova, Kamila, Littleboy, Anna, Owen, John, Edraki, Mansour and Higgins, Roger (2019). Thinking beyond closure: toward a mine closure database. The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry, Sydney, Australia, 27-29 May 2019.
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Arsenic pathways in copper mining, sustainability issues and potential solutions
Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Edraki, Mansour, Forbes, Liza, Manlapig, Emmy and Bradshaw, Dee (2018). Arsenic pathways in copper mining, sustainability issues and potential solutions. Life of Mine 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 25-27 July 2018. Australia: AusIMM.
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Wetting and drying cycles as a means to determine the effect and consequences of tailings ageing
Akesseh, Raphael, Shaygan, Mandana, Usher, Brent, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2018). Wetting and drying cycles as a means to determine the effect and consequences of tailings ageing. Life of Mine Conference 2018, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25 - 27 July 2018. Victoria, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Conceptual integrated strategy for mine tailings reprocessing and land rehabilitation
Golev, Artem, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Corder, Glen, Jones, Jason, Mandaran, Kristian, Edraki, Mansour, Hourn, Mike and Radulovic, Paul (2017). Conceptual integrated strategy for mine tailings reprocessing and land rehabilitation. Enviromine Srmining 2017, Santiago, Chile, 8-10 November 2017. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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The impact of salinity on the calculation of evaporation from tailings
Richards, B. G., Shaygan, M., Edraki, M. and Baumgartl, T. (2017). The impact of salinity on the calculation of evaporation from tailings. Enviromine Srmining 2017, Santiago, Chile, 8-10 November 2017. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Pham, Phong, Noller, Barry, Golding, Sue and Edraki, Mansour (2016). Assessment of post-closure water types and their connectivity at a copper-gold mine in Queensland, Australia. First International Congress on Planning for Closure of Mining Operations, Santiago, Chile, 20 -22 November 2016. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digitcal Publications.
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Noller, Barry , Edraki, Mansour, Pham, Phong and Golding, Sue (2016). Assessment of post-closure water types and their connectivity at a copper-gold mine in Queensland, Australia. First International Congress on Planning for Closure of Mining Operations, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 November 2016. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digitcal Publications.
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Geochemical and mineralogical characterisation of Aladino VI abandoned mine, Puno Region
Palomino, Sheyla, Edraki, Mansour, Unger, Corinne, Condorhuaman, A., Garcia, F., Ochoa, Magdie, Vasquez, Shianny and Orihuela, S. (2015). Geochemical and mineralogical characterisation of Aladino VI abandoned mine, Puno Region. International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Lima, Peru, 2-4 December 2015. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Forsyth, Bronwen, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2015). The evolution of tailings seepage chemistry at one of Australia’s largest and longest operating mines. 10th International Conference on AcidRock Drainage and Annual IMWA Conference, Santiago, Chile, 21-24 April 2015. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
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Application of RISKGATE to coal mine tailings dams
Williams, D. J., Kirsch, P. A., Gasparon, M., Baumgartl, T., Edraki, M., Rowe, D. and Harris, J. (2014). Application of RISKGATE to coal mine tailings dams. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
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Designer tailings – an integrated model for tailings management
Edraki, M., Huynh, T., Baumgartl, T., Huang, L., Andrusiewicz, M., Tungpalan, K., Tayebi-Khorami, M., Wightman, E., Palaniandy, S., Manlapig, E., Evans, C., Farrokhpay, S., Bradshaw, D. and Vink, S. (2014). Designer tailings – an integrated model for tailings management. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
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Designer tailings: improving the management of tailings through collaborative research
Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Baumgartl, Thomas, Huang, Longbin, Andrusiewicz, Michal, Tungpalan, Kate, Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Wightman, Elaine, Palaniandy, Sam, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Evans, Cathy, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Bradshaw, Dee and Vink, Sue (2014). Designer tailings: improving the management of tailings through collaborative research. AMD14: The Triennial 8th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 29 April–2 May, 2014. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: JKTech.
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Integration of water chemistry and acidity components: a new AMD assessment model
Phong, Pham Hoang, Noller, Barry, Golding, Sue and Edraki, Mansour (2014). Integration of water chemistry and acidity components: a new AMD assessment model. AMD14: The Triennial 8th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 29 April – 2 May, 2014. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: JKTech.
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Maturity of jurisdictional abandoned mine programs in Australia based on web-accessible information
Unger, C. J., Lechner, A. M., Walton, A., Glenn, V., Edraki, M. and Mulligan, D. R. (2014). Maturity of jurisdictional abandoned mine programs in Australia based on web-accessible information. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
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Mine wastes as cover materials in a water-shedding soil cover in North-west Queensland
Gonzales, C., Baumgartl, T., Edraki, M. and Soliman, A. (2014). Mine wastes as cover materials in a water-shedding soil cover in North-west Queensland. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
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Bioavailability of arsenic in mine tailings
Huynh, Trang and Edraki, Mansour (2013). Bioavailability of arsenic in mine tailings. enviromine2013: 3rd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 December, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Contaminant release from sulfidic mine tailings: column experiments and geochemical modelling
Forsyth, Bronwen, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas and Lassabaterre, Laurent (2013). Contaminant release from sulfidic mine tailings: column experiments and geochemical modelling. enviromine2013: 3rd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 December, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Designing mine tailings through collaborative research
Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Baumgartl, Thomas, Huang, Longbin, Andrusiewicz, Michal, Tungpalan, Kate, Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Wightman, Elaine, Palaniandy, Sam, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Evans, Cathy, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Bradshaw, Dee and Vink, Sue (2013). Designing mine tailings through collaborative research. enviromine2013: 3rd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 December, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Phong, Pham H., Mansour, Edraki, Barry, Noller and Suzanne, Golding (2012). Fingerprinting acid mine drainage in wet-dry tropical climates using stable isotope approach: an example from Queensland, Australia. 9th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 20-26 May 2012. Ottawa, ON, Canada: International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage.
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Edraki, M., Forsyth, B., Baumgartl, T. and Bradshaw, D. (2012). Geochemistry of tailings and seepage from three tailings storage facilities in Australia - Uncapped, capped and active tailings. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
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Mapping and prioritising rehabilitation of abandoned mines in Australia
Unger, C., Lechner, A. M., Glenn, V., Edraki, M. and Mulligan, D. (2012). Mapping and prioritising rehabilitation of abandoned mines in Australia. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
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Huang, L., Baumgartl, T., Edraki, M. and Mulligan, D. (2012). Sustainable phytostabilisation of mine tailings – a critical analysis of system requirements and approaches. Life of Mine Conference (AusIMM), Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2012. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
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Zheng, J., Edraki, M., Huynh, T., Gasparon, M., Ng, J., Harris, H. H., Mormon, S., Plumlee, G. S. and Noller, B. N (2012). The role of inhalation pathway in human health risk assessment of lead from mining activities at a semi-arid location. 1st International Conference on Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation (CLEAR 2012), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 4-8 November 2012.
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Development of a textural index for the prediction of acid rock drainage
Parbhakar-Fox, Anita K., Edraki, Mansour, Walters, Steve and Bradshaw, Dee (2011). Development of a textural index for the prediction of acid rock drainage. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.04.019
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A hydrogeochemical review of riverine mine tailings deposition at Freeport Indonesia
Rusdinar, Yuni, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas and Mulligan, David (2011). A hydrogeochemical review of riverine mine tailings deposition at Freeport Indonesia. Enviromine 2011, 2nd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in the Mining Industry, Santiago, Chile, 23-25 November 2011. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Zheng, Jiajia, Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Gasparon, Massimo, Ng, Jack, Harris, Hugh H. and Noller, Barry (2011). Comparison of bioaccessibility using PBET and x-ray absorption techniques for risk assessment of selected lead containing materials. GSA Annual Meeting and Exposition (GSA11, 2011), Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A., 9-12 October 2011.
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Development of a textural acid rock drainage index for classifying acid formation
Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Edraki, Mansour, Bradshaw, Dee and Walters, Steve (2011). Development of a textural acid rock drainage index for classifying acid formation. 10th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy, Trondheim, Norway, 1-5 August 2011. Trondheim, Norway: International Congress for Applied Mineralogy. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-27682-8_61
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Development of national abandoned mines inventory for risk modelling
Lechner A M, Unger C J, Edraki M, Fletcher A and Mulligan D (2011). Development of national abandoned mines inventory for risk modelling. Acid Mine Drainage Workshop, Darwin, June 2011. JK Tech, University of Queensland.
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Environmental and social geology approach for sustainable development of porphyry copper deposits
Mollehuara Canales, Raul, Edraki, Mansour and Franks, Daniel M. (2011). Environmental and social geology approach for sustainable development of porphyry copper deposits. Enviromine 2011 - 2nd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in the Mining Industry, Santiago, Chile, 23-25 November 2011. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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The formation, fate and effects of 'FLOC' from acid mine drainage on stream waters
Edraki, Mansour, Noller, Barry N., Huynh, Trang and Haymont, R. (2011). The formation, fate and effects of 'FLOC' from acid mine drainage on stream waters. 7th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD), Darwin, NT, Australia, 21-24 June 2011. Brisbane Australia: JKTech.
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Forsyth, B., Edraki, M. and Baumgartl, T. (2011). Understanding the long-term seepage chemistry of base metal mine tailings in a semi-arid tropical climate, Mount Isa, Australia. 7th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD), Darwin, Australia, 21-24 June 2011. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: JKTech.
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Decision process for comparison of partial and complete XANES spectra
Zheng, Jiajia, Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang T., Gasparon, Massimo, Ng, Jack C., Harris, Hugh H. and Noller, Barry N. (2010). Decision process for comparison of partial and complete XANES spectra. SRI09: The 10th International Conference on Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 27 September-2 October 2009. Melville, NY, U.S.A.: Springer New York. doi: 10.1063/1.3463283
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Relationship of soluble major ions in creek water to redox process of iron from sandstone
Phong, Pham, Mansour, Edraki and Barry, Noller (2010). Relationship of soluble major ions in creek water to redox process of iron from sandstone. Pacifichem 2010 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 15-20 December 2010.
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Zheng, Jiajia, Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Gasparon, Massimo, Ng, Jack C., Harris, Hugh H . and Noller, Barry N. (2010). Study on heavy metals via ambient air particulates pathway: An example from a historical mining and mineral processing site. Pacifichem 2010: International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 15 - 20 December 2010. Washington, DC, U.S.A.: American Chemical Society.
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Pham, Hoang P., Edraki, Mansour and Noller, Barry (2010). The nature and oxidation kinetics of iron precipitates in seepage from sandstone to an incised stream. Water in Mining - 2nd International Congress on Water Management in the Mining Industry (WIM 2010), Santiago, Chile, 9-11 June 2010. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Edraki, Mansour, Anita, Parbhakar, Hardie, Kathleen, Hall, Tania and Kadletz, Oscar (2009). Characterization of acid mine drainage and baseline geochemistry of the Croydon mine environment, North Queensland, Australia. Securing The Future 2009: Mining, Metals and the Environment in a Sustainable Society, and 8thICARD: International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage, Skellefteå, Sweden, 23-26 June 2009. Sweden: SveMin/INAP.
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Anita Parbhakar, Edraki, Mansour, Bradshaw, Dee J. and Walters, Stephen (2009). Development of mineralogical characterisation techniques for predicting Acid Rock Drainage: a case study from an abandoned Au-mine, North Australia. Securing the Future and 8th International Conference on Acid Rock, Skelleftea, Sweden, 23 - 26 June 2009. Skelleftea, Sweden: SveMin/INAP.
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Parbhakar, Anita, Edraki, Mansour and Walters, Steve (2009). Developments in acid rock drainage prediction: a case study on the abandoned Croydon Au-mines, QLD, Australia. 10th Biennial meeting of the Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA 2009), Townsville, Australia, 17-20 August 2009. Townsville, Australia: James Cook University, Economic Geology Research Unit.
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Hydrogeochemical evolution of an uncapped gold tailings storage facility
Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Fletcher, Andrew T., Mulligan, David R., Fegan, Warwick and Munawar, Ali (2009). Hydrogeochemical evolution of an uncapped gold tailings storage facility. Enviromine 2009: First International Seminar on Environmental Issues in the Mining Industry, Santiago, Chile, 30 September - 2 October 2009. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Mineralogical characterisation techniques for predicting acid rock drainage
Parbhakar, Anita, Edraki, Mansour, Bradshaw, Dee and Walters, Stephen (2009). Mineralogical characterisation techniques for predicting acid rock drainage. Enviromine 2009: First International Seminar on Environmental Issues in the Mining Industry, Santiago, Chile, 30 September-2 October 2009. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
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Fletcher, Andrew T., Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour, Kirchner, Rachel, Mulligan, David R. and Dunstan, N. (2009). Rehabilitation Options for Soils Affected by Oilfield Brine in an Arid Landscape, Proceedings of the First International Seminar on Environmental Issues in the Mining Industry, Enviromine 2009. Environmine 2009, Santiago, Chile, 30 September – 2 October 2009. Chile: Gecamin.
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Edraki, M. and Noller, B.N. (2008). Assessing post-closure metal dispersion from sulphide mines in the tropical climate of North Australia - A case study. Mine Closure 2008, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 - 17 October 2008. Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.
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Managing ARD potential through mine planning and mineral processing practice
Napier-Munn, T. J., Parbhakar, A., Edraki, M. and Bradshaw, D. (2008). Managing ARD potential through mine planning and mineral processing practice. Sixth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Burnie, Tasmania, 15-18 April 2008. Brisbane, Australia: ACMER.
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McIlveen, Graeme, Mulligan, David R., Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour, Pudmenzky, Alexander and Rossato, Laurence (2008). Mine closure to relinquishment: The development of partnerships and management tools to support the process. Mine Closure 2008, Johannesburg, South Africa, 14 - 17 October 2008. Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.
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Developing a quantitative framework to assess the success of mine site rehabilitation
Edraki, M., Baumgartl, T. and Noller, B. (2007). Developing a quantitative framework to assess the success of mine site rehabilitation. Mine Closure 2007, Santiago, Chile, 16-19 October 2007. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Ltd.
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Forsyth, B., Edraki, M. and Baumgartl, T. (2006). An assessment of the leaching behaviour of coal combustion by-products and biosolids for long-term ash dam management. Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 17-20 September, 2006. Adelaide, Australia: CAUSAL Productions for EIANZ.
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Edraki, M., Baumgartl, T. and Haymont, R. (2006). Investigating the linkage between water fluxes, geochemistry and water quality in the post-closure landscape of the Mt Leyshon mine, Queensland. Mine Closure 2006, Perth, WA, 13-15 September 2006. Nedlands WA: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.
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Post closure management of the Mt Leyshon gold mine: Water the integrator
Edraki, M., Baumgartl, T., Mulligan, D. R. and Haymont, R. (2006). Post closure management of the Mt Leyshon gold mine: Water the integrator. Water in Mining 2006, Brisbane, Queensland, 14-16 November 2006. Carlton, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Edraki, M., Golding, S. D., Baublys, K. A. and Lawrence, M. G. (2003). Geochemical constraints on the evolution of acid drainage from the Mt Morgan gold-copper mine, Central Queensland. 5th International Symposium on Applied Isotope Geochemistry, Heron Island, Queensland, 26-30 May 2003. Sydney: AIG-5.
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Edraki, M. and Golding, S. D. (2003). Stable isotope geochemistry of acid mine drainage - implications in the assessment of contaminant sources at the Mt Morgan minesite and the Dee River catchment. Acid rock drainage, application and sustainability of technols, Cairns, 14-17 July 2003. Carlton South, Victoria: Australian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
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Application of stable isotopes in the investigtion of acid mine drainage
Edraki, M., Golding, S. D. and Baublys, K. A. (2002). Application of stable isotopes in the investigtion of acid mine drainage. 9th Canadian Continuous-flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, 25 - 28 August 2002. St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: Dept of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Other Outputs
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CleanCo: Swanbank Power Station: Hydrological and water quality assessment
Chrystal, Robynne, Bolz, Pascal, Edraki, Mansour and McIntyre, Neil (2023). CleanCo: Swanbank Power Station: Hydrological and water quality assessment. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
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Design of Activities for the Investigation of Ngadju Salt Lake Systems
Chrystal, Robynne, McIntyre, Neil, Bolz, Pascal, Edraki, Mansour, Worden, Sandy, Holcombe, Sarah, Barnes, Rodger and Hernandez Santin, Lorna (2023). Design of Activities for the Investigation of Ngadju Salt Lake Systems. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland.
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Edraki, Mansour, Levett, Alan and Paz, Anat (2022). Fly ash as alternative cover and amendment material for rehabilitation - Collinsville Final Report for Glencore Australia. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
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Baseline works for mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project
Worden, Sandy, Côte, Claire, Svobodova, Kamila, Arratia-Solar, Andrea, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Asmussen, Pascal, Edraki, Mansour and Erskine, Peter (2021). Baseline works for mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/6c92886
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Tailings Desulfurisation for Progressive Rehabilitation. Final Report
Mansour Edraki, Artem Golev and Mehdi Azadi (2021). Tailings Desulfurisation for Progressive Rehabilitation. Final Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
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Edraki, Mansour and Levett, Alan (2021). Beneficial Reuse Options for Coal Combustion Products (Stage 1); Final report to Stanwell Corporation Limited (SCL) . Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
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Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland-Wolfram Camp tungsten mine
Edraki, Mansour (2021). Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland-Wolfram Camp tungsten mine. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
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Tailings desulfurisation for progressive rehabilitation Final Report for Mount Isa Mines Ltd
Mansour Edraki (2021). Tailings desulfurisation for progressive rehabilitation Final Report for Mount Isa Mines Ltd . Brisbane : The University of Queensland .
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Scale up leaching tests for spoil salinity predictions
Edraki, Mansour, McIntyre, Neil and Jain, Karan (2021). Scale up leaching tests for spoil salinity predictions . Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
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Moranbah post-mining land use collaborative project - Baseline Works
Côte, Claire Madeleine, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Svobodova, Kamila, Worden, Sandy, Asmussen, Pascal, Shaygan, Mandana, Paz, Anat, Pagliero, Liliana, Edraki, Mansour and Erskine, Peter (2020). Moranbah post-mining land use collaborative project - Baseline Works. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
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Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland – Wolfram Camp tungsten mine
Edraki, Mansour, Golev, Artem and Han, Zhengdong (2020). Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland – Wolfram Camp tungsten mine. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
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Agua y relaves una mirada de futuro estrategia de gestión hídrica y de relaves det 2050
Bourke, Pam, Corder, Glen, Cote, Claire, Edraki, Mansour, Littleboy, Anna, Mackenzie, Sarah, McIntyre, Neil, Miraldo Ordens, Carlos, Pagliero, Liliana and Vink, Sue (2020). Agua y relaves una mirada de futuro estrategia de gestión hídrica y de relaves det 2050. Santiago, Chile: SMI ICE Chile.
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Investigating water quality of run-off from bauxite residue
Edraki, Mansour and Shaygan, Mandana (2019). Investigating water quality of run-off from bauxite residue. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry.
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Prediction of long-term salt generation from coal spoils (ACARP C25039)
Edraki, Mansour and McIntyre, Neil (2019). Prediction of long-term salt generation from coal spoils (ACARP C25039). Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
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Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2018). Mt Isa tailings seepage project: Understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry for optimum closure outcomes - 2018. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
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Guia Metodologica para la Estabilidad Química de Faenas e Instalaciones Mineras
Gascon, Rachel, Soto, Maria, Oblasser, Angela, Calderón Rosa, Carla, Hoppe, Jutta, Salazar, Natalia, Lavin, Cristobal, Cruz, Cecilia, Jorquera, Juan, Guala, Campos, Bastidas, Maria, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas and Rojas, Luis (2015). Guia Metodologica para la Estabilidad Química de Faenas e Instalaciones Mineras. Santiago, Chile: Sernageomin, Chile.
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Assessing recommercialisation potential at the Mary Kathleen mine, Queensland
Forsyth, Bronwen, Baumgartl, Thomas, Zhao, Lu and Edraki, Mansour (2015). Assessing recommercialisation potential at the Mary Kathleen mine, Queensland. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Sustainable Materials Institute.
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Edraki, Mansour and Unger, Corinne (2015). Environmental geochemistry of abandoned mines in the Puno Region of Peru – to guide strategic planning for regional development and legacy site management researchers. International Mining for Development Centre Action Research Report Canberra, ACT, Australia: International Mining for Development Centre.
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Mansour Edraki and Thomas Baumgartl (2014). Mt Isa tailings seepage project: Understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry for optimum closure outcomes. Brisbane : The University of Queensland.
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Assessing environmental safety of in-pit disposal of tailings in coal mines
Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour and Park, Jinhee (2014). Assessing environmental safety of in-pit disposal of tailings in coal mines. Brisbane, Australia:
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Edraki, Mansour, Zhao, Lu and Noller, Barry (2012). An investigation of the monosulfidic black ooze and associated sulphur in stream sediments of Mt Leyshon mine environment. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Qeensland.
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Site specific water quality guidelines for Mt Leyshon Mine, for Newmont Asia Pacific
Edraki, M., Zhao, L. and Noller, B. (2012). Site specific water quality guidelines for Mt Leyshon Mine, for Newmont Asia Pacific. Brisbane, Australia:
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Edraki, M., Zhao, L. and Noller, B. (2012). Surface validation survey of remediated contaminated sites at Mt Leyshon Mine, for Newmont Asia Pacific.
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Grigg, A. H. and Edraki, M. (2004). Assessment of the potential for direct revegetation of co-disposed washery wastes, Burton Coal Mine. Stage 1 Risk characterisation.. The University of Queensland: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation.
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Assessment of the potential for the direct revegetation of Pikes Gully dump coal wastes
Grigg, A. H. and Edraki, M. (2004). Assessment of the potential for the direct revegetation of Pikes Gully dump coal wastes. The University of Queensland: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation.
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Edraki, M., Menzies, N. W. and Grigg, A. H. (2001). Evaluation of coal rejects as an alternative to topsoil at the Curragh open-cut coal mine. A supplementary report based on column leaching experiments. University of Queensland: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation.
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Field investigations - analytical results. ACARP Project C9030
Edraki, M., Morrell, J.W.J. and Crawford, L. (2001). Field investigations - analytical results. ACARP Project C9030. University of Queensland: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation.
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Stable isotope studies of the Biggenden Fe, Bi, Au skarn deposit, Southeast Queensland
Edraki, Mansour (2001). Stable isotope studies of the Biggenden Fe, Bi, Au skarn deposit, Southeast Queensland. North Ryde, NSW Australia: CSIRO.
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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Gaining insights into mine waste dumps to avoid environmental legacies
(2023–2026) ARC Linkage Projects
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Delineating water tables and flow pathways inside spoil piles to support water quality predictions
(2023–2025) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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(2022–2027) CRC TIME Limited
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Scaling biotechnologies for the treatment of acidic pit lakes - Collinsville Coal Mine
(2022–2023) NC Coal Company Pty Limited, Queensland
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Bio-desalination and contaminant removal from pit water using microalgae
(2022) Sojitz Green Pty Ltd
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Mechanisms of uptake and translocation of thallium in Brassica juncea (Indian Mustard)
(2022) Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
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An emerging pulsed power technology for dewatering mineral tailings
(2021–2024) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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(2021) University of Western Australia
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Assessing Recommercialisation Potential at the Mary Kathleen mine, Queensland
(2020–2021) Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
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Identifying reuse options for goethite waste
(2020–2021) SMI International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile)
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Mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project: Baseline Works
(2020–2021) Queensland Resources Council Ltd
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Stage 1 - Beneficial reuse option for coal combustion products (Proof of Concept)
(2020–2021) Stanwell Corporation Ltd
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Baseline works for Moranbah post-mining land use collaborative project
(2020) Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
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(2020) Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
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Scale-up leaching tests for spoil salinity predictions
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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Tailings desulfurisation for progressive rehabilitation
(2019–2020) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland
(2019–2020) Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
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Engineroom Infrastructure Consulting (Kinetic Group) Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project 2018
(2018–2019) Queensland Government Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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In-situ dewatering of processed kimberlite slimes (Pulse Power).
(2018–2019) Technological Resources Pty Limited
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(2017–2019) Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
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BSOC Sloped Cover Trial: Monitoring - Year 5 (2017)
(2017–2018) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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(2017–2018) UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
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Mt Isa tailings seepage project: Understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry - 2017 extension
(2017–2018) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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Prediction of long-term salt generation from coal spoils (ACARPLTSG)
(2016–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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Building the framework for meeting closure criteria in waste rock dump design and performance
(2016–2017) MMG Australia Limited
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Engineroom Infrastructure Consulting (Kinetic Group) Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project
(2016–2017) Queensland Government Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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(2015–2016) Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd
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Mt Isa tailings seepage project: understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry - 2015 extension
(2015) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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(2015) Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
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Environmental geochemistry of abandoned mines in the Puno region of Peru
(2014–2015) University of Western Australia
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(2014–2015) Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd
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(2014) University of Western Australia
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Xstrata Zinc - BSOC Scoping study and detailed design for modified cover trials - Monitoring
(2013–2016) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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Developing a closure strategy for current tailings storage facilities at Northparkes Mines - Phase 4
(2013–2015) North Parkes Mines
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Mitigating acid mine drainage in the Asam-Asam Coal Basin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
(2013–2014) University of Western Australia
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(2012–2015) Beijing General Research Institute of Mining & Metallurgy
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(2012–2014) Xstrata Copper Australia Mount Isa Business Unit
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(2012) Newmont Mining Services
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Strengthening UQ capability in bio-geochemical kinetic testing and monitoring
(2012) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
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The Geomicrobiology Laboratory
(2012) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
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Assessing environmental safety of in-pit disposal of tailings
(2011–2013) Australian Coal Association Research Program
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Reusing power station coal ash in mine site reclamation for Korea
(2011–2013) Mine Reclamation Corporation
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Developing site specific water quality guidelines for Mt Leyshon mine
(2011–2012) Newmont Mining Services
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(2011–2012) Xstrata Copper Australia Mount Isa Business Unit
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Surface validation survey of remediated contaminated sites at Mt Leyshon
(2011–2012) Newmont Mining Services
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Assessment of salinity issues of spoil at Gregory Crinum Mine - experimental study
(2011) BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
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(2011) Alcan Gove Pty Ltd
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Environmental investigation of stream sediments at Mt Leyshon
(2011) Newmont Mining Services
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Instrumentation for elemental analysis of geological and environmental samples
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
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(2011) Newmont Mining Services
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Testing of materials potentially usable as a hydraulic barrier for modified cover trials
(2011) Mount Isa Mines Limited
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A study of sulphur cycle and balance of acidity at Mt Leyshon minesite
(2010–2013) Newmont Mining Services
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Development and monitoring of vegetation trails on spent shale from Paraho process
(2010–2011) QER Pty Ltd
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Feasibility Study: Beneficial use of produced formation water for pasture enhancement
(2009–2012) Beach Petroleum Limited
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Environmental risk of tailings seepage - significance in naturally mineralised areas
(2008–2011) Xstrata Copper
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(2008–2011) Beach Petroleum Limited
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Developing a closure strategy for current tailings storage facilities at Northparkes Mines
(2008–2010) North Parkes Mines
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Studies to assist groundwater quality predictions for Mt Leyshon Mine - Stage 2
(2007–2008) Newmont Asia Pacific
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Assessment of post-rehabilitation surface water quality at Woodcutters Mine, Northern Territory.
(2007) Newmont Mining Services
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Study on Delta Downs Flooded Irrigation
(2007) Zinifex Century Mine
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(2006–2007) Newmont Mining Services
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Assessment of stream sediment quality in the Mt Leyshon Mine environment
(2006–2007) Newmont Mining Services
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Review of fluvial sediment data and current sediment monitoring procedures at Mt Leyshon Gold Mine
(2006–2007) Newmont Mining Services
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ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (ARC CoE administered by The University of Tasmania)
(2005–2013) University of Tasmania
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(2005) CS Energy Ltd
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(2005) UQ FirstLink Scheme
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Application of stable isotope techniques to the investigation of acid mine drainage.
(2002) University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment utilising synthetic membrane technology
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Alternative uses of mine influenced water
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Polymer Amended Tailings Stability for Optimum Rehabilitation Outcomes
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Direct revegetation of copper tailings
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Remediation of metal-rich mine-affected water with passive systems, testing the role of hyper-accumulator plants for improved efficiency
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Completed Supervision
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(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Geochemical investigation of abandoned tungsten mining wastes for metal recovery and rehabilitation
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Understanding the salt generation and release dynamics from coal mine spoils
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Geochemical Pathways of Contaminants through Weathering of Uranium Tailings
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2016) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Geochemical and hydrological changes in ageing sulfidic mine tailings in two contrasting climates
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Joint Principal Advisor
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Evaluating the potential for surface water contamination due to flood-tailings interactions
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
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Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in complex ore systems
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
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The potential use of mine wastes as cover materials in a water-shedding cover configuration as applied in a seasonally wet but arid environment setting
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
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Masters project in acid mine drainage prevention technology
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major global environmental, health and safety issue. It forms when waste rock from mining operations is exposed to air and water, forming a highly acidic and toxic solution containing high concentrations of dissolved heavy metals and sulfate. Passivating pyrite rock involves altering the surface of the rock to prevent the (bio)geochemical processes which cause AMD to form. This type of prevention strategy forms a physical barrier on the rock preventing exposure to water, air and/or microorganisms. The project objective is to develop a novel chemical surface coating strategy to passivate pyrite. The candidate should have an interest in mine site remediation and geochemistry. The project will involve a literature review, laboratory work and data analysis. This project has both industry and academic involvement. The successful candidate will be based at the Sustainable Minerals Institute in the Centre of Mined Land Rehabilitation, on a joint project in collaboration with the company Kinetic Group Worldwide. There is the potential for ongoing employment opportunities with Kinetic Group Worldwide on the successful completion of this project.
New project posted 13/07/2018
Investigating the effectiveness of pit wall covers for acid mine drainage control
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a common problem in the mining sector, which can potentially affect the environment. AMD is the outflow of acidic water from metal or coal mines, due to oxidation of sulfide-containing rocks in the presence of water and air. Spraying sealing materials to cover walls in open pit mines is a method to control AMD. The development and selection of the right material requires laboratory tests and field trials, with careful consideration of the various parameters that affect AMD generation. The project objective is to determine the long-term effectiveness of new types of cover sprayed onto potential acid forming pit wall exposures in preventing AMD. The project includes conducting a literature review, laboratory testing, potential field trials, and data analysis. The outcome of this project will have significant economic and environmental benefits. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Centre of Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
