Summary #
Beyond standard passive and active treatment, several alternative approaches have been explored for AMD remediation, including injecting alkaline materials into underground mines, using steel slag, beneficial use of mine pool water, and grout injection to control water infiltration. This page provides links to research and case studies on these methods.
INJECTING ALKALINE LIME SLUDGE AND FGD MATERIAL INTO UNDERGROUND MINES FOR ACID ABATEMENT James C. Ashby, Manager Environmental Affairs, Mettiki Coal LLC.
Steel Slag
STEEL SLAG: APPLICATIONS FOR AMD CONTROL P. Ziemkiewicz National Mine Land Reclamation Center, West Virginia University
Using Mine Pool Water Beneficially
Use of Mine Pool Water for Power Plant Cooling by John A. Veil, John M. Kupar, and Markus G. Puder Argonne National Laboratory
Beneficial Use of Mine Pool Water for Power Generation by John A. Veil, John M. Kupar, Markus G. Puder and Thomas J. Feeley, III
Using Grout to Control Water Infiltration
GROUT INJECTION INTO AN UNDERGROUND COAL MINE TO CONTROL ACID MINE DRAINAGE AND SUBSIDENCE by D. Courtney Black and Paul F. Ziemkiewicz
Related Pages #
- Remining — Another prevention-focused approach
- Treatment Strategies — Standard treatment selection
- Soil Amendments — Using amendments for land reclamation
- Active Treatment Methods
Source and Last Reviewed #
Source: AMR Clearinghouse (amrclearinghouse.org). Migrated to AML-Connect. Last Reviewed: 2026-03-13.
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