Mines:a model to forecast mine wastewater quality

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Abstract
The factors affecting the production of polluting acid and ferruginous mine wastewaters are briefly reviewed and possible mechanisms affecting the chemical breakdown of pyritic material are discussed. A probability model formulation procedure is suggested, including a description of the model MINES which was developed to forecast the likelihood. and type of acid and ferruginous mine drainage occurring in a specific situation. Some predictions from runs on MINES are presented and compared against actual field observations.