Propose a solution for reducing or eliminating the environmental impacts of piles of tailings left at iron mine sites.

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Santos Burgess

Advanced Placement (AP)

2 May, 23:52

Propose a solution for reducing or eliminating the environmental impacts of piles of tailings left at iron mine sites.

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Nataly Lin · Answer 1

Disposal of these tail pilings in places where it could erode into surface drainages and contaminate water sources.

Tail pilings are made up of metal remnants which are formed as a result of mining activities involving separation of metals from its ore. They can be reduced by recycling and also by clearing them immediately or at a set intervals after the mining process.