Processes of metastable-mineral formation in oxidation ...
2020-3-18 · Oxidation zones and mine wastes are critical zones of ore deposits, either in situ or after human-driven re-deposition, respectively. The critical zone is a near-surface environment, a thin layer connecting atmosphere and geosphere (Küsel et al., 2016).Within the critical zone, metal cycling, mineral precipitation and dissolution may be driven by inorganic processes or by
