Mapping a successful recovery: Novel methods and dedicated fieldwork offer good news for cleaning up mining pollution

Mining involves moving a lot of rock, so some mess is expected. However, mining operations can continue to affect ecosystems long after activity has ended. Heavy metals and corrosive substances leach into the environment, preventing wildlife and vegetation from returning to the area.


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Source: Phys.org