Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0562084]
Researchers:
Dr Ian Woodrow
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Spas Kolev
(Chief Investigator)
,
Miss Laura Chibnall
(Partner Investigator)
,
Mr Graham Brock
(Partner Investigator)
,
Mr Ian Chivers
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Novel approaches to ecologically sustainable and safe rehabilitation of gold mine tailings. Gold is a major export commodity for Australia and the gold mining industry provides employment and infrastructure for rural Australian communities. However, gold is often found in arsenopyrite rich ore bodies which, after the extraction process, have the potential to release toxic quantities of arsenic into the environment. The University of Melbourne, Stawell Gold Mines P/L. and Native Seeds P/L. are collaborating to ensure the rehabilitation of arseniferous wastes is environmentally safe and sustainable. Research will investigate the selection of plant species, factors affecting plant survival, plant uptake of arsenic and prevention of excess movement of arsenic into the food-chain.
Funding Amount $460,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0562084
- ARC : LP0562084