THE TAILINGS INFLUENCE OF A MINING ENTERPRISE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

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  • T.S. BAGHDASARYAN National Polytechnic University of Armenia Author

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mining industry, stored tailings, liquid waste, adverse sanitary effects

Abstract

When processing mineral raw materials at mining and processing enterprises, there is a high risk for environmental safety. It is due to the storage of toxic tailings. Tailings ponds intended for storage of such wastes can become a source of pollution of the groundwater, ecosystems and the atmosphere, the destruction of nearby infrastructure, and a threat to human life.

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03.04.2026

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