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Acid Mine Drainage

Acid Mine Drainage

Fact sheet

Published: December 16, 2005

By: Alan Septoff

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Acid mine drainage is mining's most serious threat to water resources. A mine with acid drainage has the potential for long-term devastating impacts on rivers, streams and aquatic life.

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May 16 | 4:38 pm
@MarkeyMemo 12.5% ,the same royalty paid by coal and oil, should apply to hardrock #mining and HR 4402 http://t.co/ljaAtLuM
May 16 | 4:36 pm
@MarkeyMemo HR 4402 The states need revenue for #mining activities. Add a royalty. Pick and shovel tech is long gone. http://t.co/9gkcfrz0

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