Unsuspected Pollutants in Soils Around Mine- Site Vicinity_ Crimson Publishers

 Unsuspected Pollutants in Soils Around Mine- Site Vicinity by Itodo AU* in Environmental Analysis & Ecology Studies_ Journal of Environmental Sciences

 

Abstract
Our opinion is based on a study that utilizes two non-destructive analytical techniques (XRF and XRD), which proved effective in the mineralogical characterization of Columbite-Tin ore contaminated soils. Unsuspected contaminants of environmental and health concern were found to range from radionuclides to their stable nuclides of toxicity potentials.

Introduction
It is worthy of note that contamination of agricultural soils and depletion of the environment as a results of unregulated mining activities poses threats on the environment and on human. The basis of this research piece is the mineral characterization and dearth information on the toxicology of the elements and compounds that are exposed as a result of mining activities. The mining industry generates wastes which contain high concentrations of metals and metalloids which contaminates agricultural soils, air and water. These pollutants can be mobilized, resulting in leaching into ground and surface water. Most of these heavy metals are highly toxic and are not biodegradable.

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