A framework for managing contaminants at legacy mine sites

Authors: Novakowski, K; Bruemmer, A; Wernick, B

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DOI https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/2315_090

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Novakowski, K, Bruemmer, A & Wernick, B 2023, 'A framework for managing contaminants at legacy mine sites ', in B Abbasi, J Parshley, A Fourie & M Tibbett (eds), Mine Closure 2023: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mine Closure, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/2315_090

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Abstract:
Keywords: abandoned mine, adaptive framework, contaminant management, effects linkages, legacy mine, pollution prevention hierarchy, monitoring, site characterisation

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