Review: mine tailings in an African tropical environment—mechanisms for the bioavailability of heavy metals in soils

Kaninga, Belinda; Chishala, Benson H.; Maseka, Kakoma K.; Sakala, Godfrey M.; Lark, Murray; Tye, Andrew; Watts, Michael J.

doi:10.1007/s10653-019-00326-2

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“…Mining activities can potentially pollute the environment, especially when tailing materials are left exposed to weather conditions, which favor the release and dispersion of pollutants to the surrounding soil, plants, water bodies and humans [1][2][3][4]. The dispersion of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can be primarily assessed by edaphological characterization and geochemical quantification of pollutants.…”

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Ecological and Health Risk Assessments of an Abandoned Gold Mine (Remance, Panama): Complex Scenarios Need a Combination of Indices

González-Valoys

Esbrí

Campos

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The derelict Remance gold mine is a possible source of pollution with potentially toxic elements (PTEs). In the study area, diverse mine waste has been left behind and exposed to weather conditions, and poses risks for soil, plants and water bodies, and also for the health of local inhabitants. This study sought to perform an ecological and health risk assessment of derelict gold mining areas with incomplete remediation, including: (i) characterizing the geochemical distribution of PTEs; (ii) assessing ecological risk by estimating the pollution load index (PLI) and potential ecological risk index (RI); (iii) assessing soil health by dehydrogenase activity; and iv) establishing non-carcinogenic (HI) and carcinogenic risks (CR) for local inhabitants. Soil health seems to depend on not only PTE concentrations, but also on organic matter (OM). Both indexes (PLI and RI) ranged from high to extreme near mining and waste accumulation sites. As indicated by both the HI and CR results, the mining area poses a health risk for local inhabitants and particularly for children. For this reason, it will be necessary to set up environmental management programs in the areas that are most affected (tailings and surrounding areas) and accordingly establish the best remediation strategies to minimize risks for the local population.

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Ecological and Health Risk Assessments of an Abandoned Gold Mine (Remance, Panama): Complex Scenarios Need a Combination of Indices

González-Valoys

Esbrí

Campos

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“…Bioavailability of heavy metals refers to the degree of absorption, accumulation or toxicity of heavy metals in organisms (Kaninga et al 2020…”

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Inoculation of Bacillus megaterium strain A14 alleviates cadmium accumulation in peanut: effects and underlying mechanisms

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Aims: A cadmium (Cd)-tolerant Bacillus megaterium strain A14 was used to investigate the effects and mechanisms of bacterial inoculation on peanut growth, Cd accumulation in grains and Cd fixation in Cd-contaminated soil. Methods and Results: Spectroscopic analysis showed that A14 has many functional groups (-OH, -NH2 and -COO et al.) distributed on its surface. The pot experiment indicated that compared to the Cd-contaminated soil alone treatment, inoculation with strain A14 increased shoot and root biomass by 59Á93 and 58Á31% respectively. The accumulation of Cd in grains decreased by 48Á14%, while the proportion of exchangeable Cd in soil decreased from 40 to 26% in A14 inoculated soil. Conclusions: Inoculation with B. megaterium A14 improved peanut plant growth via (i) adsorbing Cd 2+ through functional groups on cell surface, (ii) immobilization of Cd in soil through extracellular secretions, (iii) scavenging the reactive oxygen species through production of antioxidant enzymes, and (iv) by reducing the phytoavailable Cd through regulation of Cd transport gene expression. Significance and Impact of the Study: This study provided a new sight on microbial approach for the chemical composition transformation of soil Cd and associated food safety production, which pointed out an efficient way to improve peanut cultivation.

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“…SEGH has a long history of being granted special issues within the journal (Watts 2020;Entwistle and Hursthouse 2015), coinciding with our annual international conferences. The special issues allow conference delegates and ECRs (Kaninga et al 2019;Rodgers et al 2018;Middleton et al 2019) the opportunity to publish the work they presented at the conference. A defined timeline to publication adds valuable incentive and focus.…”

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The Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH): building for the future of early career researchers

Humphrey

Middleton

Shariati

et al. 2020

Environ Geochem Health

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In a 2019 editorial entitled 'The Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH): building for the future' (Watts et al. 2019), SEGH President Dr Michael Watts and all current board members outlined their aspirations and initiatives for the Society's expansion into the new decade and beyond. Central to these efforts was the establishment of a dedicated group of early career researchers (ECRs) within SEGH to foster interaction, collaboration, mentorship and ultimately the expansion of this demographic. SEGH defines ECRs as undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) students or as scientists having received their highest degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) within the past 5 years. ECRs currently make up approximately 20% of SEGH memberships, and nurturing growth at grassroots level is a critical strategy in preserving the Society's long-term future if it is to remain relevant in an ever more competitive

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Review: mine tailings in an African tropical environment—mechanisms for the bioavailability of heavy metals in soils

Cited by 51 publications

References 155 publications

Ecological and Health Risk Assessments of an Abandoned Gold Mine (Remance, Panama): Complex Scenarios Need a Combination of Indices

Ecological and Health Risk Assessments of an Abandoned Gold Mine (Remance, Panama): Complex Scenarios Need a Combination of Indices

Inoculation of Bacillus megaterium strain A14 alleviates cadmium accumulation in peanut: effects and underlying mechanisms

The Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH): building for the future of early career researchers

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