Iron (Fe) is the fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust and plays important roles in
both biological and chemical processes. The redox reactivity of various Fe (II) forms has …

Acid mine/rock drainage (AMD/ARD), effluents with low pH and high concentrations of
hazardous and toxic elements generated when sulfide-rich wastes are exposed to the …

The environment and its compartments have been severely polluted by heavy metals. This
has compromised the ability of the environment to foster life and render its intrinsic values …

The dynamics and transformations of micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, B and Mo) in soils, are
governed by various factors like pH, EC, soil organic matter etc. Soil organic matter (SOM) is …

Prokaryotic life has dominated most of the evolutionary history of our planet, evolving to
occupy virtually all available environmental niches. Extremophiles, especially those thriving …

Mining activities can lead to the generation of large quantities of heavy metal laden wastes
which are released in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread contamination of the …

The Archaea occupy a key position in the Tree of Life, and are a major fraction of microbial
diversity. Abundant in soils, ocean sediments and the water column, they have crucial roles …

Co-occurrence networks produced from microbial survey sequencing data are frequently
used to identify interactions between community members. While this approach has …

Microbial communities populate most environments on earth and play a critical role in
ecology and human health. Their composition is thought to be largely shaped by …

The extraction of mineral resources requires access through underground workings, or open
pit operations, or through drillholes for solution mining. Additionally, mineral processing can …