Author:Godfrey, Linda KDate:Aug 2007Acid mine drainage (AMD) is formed when the mineral pyrite comes into contact with
oxygen and water, producing elevated sulphate, metal and acidity concentrations. Biological sulphate removal technology can be used to treat AMD, using cost ...Read more
Author:Greben, HDate:Aug 2007Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a common result of mining activities caused by bacterial oxidation of sulphide minerals (pyrite) that results in sulphate rich waste water. AMD can be treated biologically in the presence of sulphate reducing ...Read more