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<strong>ARSENAL</strong> – Arsenic Control<br />
in Mining Processes and Extractive Industry<br />
NEEDS<br />
Arsenic is commonly concentrated in sulfide-bearing mineral deposits, especially those associated<br />
with gold mineralization, and it has a strong affinity for pyrite, one of the more ubiquitous<br />
minerals in the Earth’s crust. It is easily solubilized in water phase and highly depend on prevailing<br />
conditions. Therefore the control and management of arsenic in all mining operations is a<br />
necessity.<br />
APPROACH<br />
• New mineral processing and water treatment solutions for arsenic removal<br />
• Novel bio-based treatment processes for arsenic containing wastes and streams<br />
• Monitoring and environmental risk assessment tools<br />
BENEFITS<br />
• Better knowledge and new management tools on arsenic in the mining environment<br />
• Eco-efficient solutions for mining industry to control and remove arsenic<br />
• Minimization of health and environmental risks related to arsenic<br />
COMPETITION<br />
• Arsenic is a world-wide challenge – globally over 10 Million people potentially exposed to<br />
arsenic through drinking water alone<br />
• Arsenic behavior is highly depend on prevailing conditions and processes and therefore<br />
requires tailor-made approaches - Special solutions and a global approach are a challenge and<br />
a possibility.<br />
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