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REALIZING BENEFICIAL END USES FROM ABANDONED PIT LAKES
McCullough, C.D., M. Schultze, and J. Vandenberg.
Minerals 10:133(2020)

This publication reviews published case studies of abandoned mine pit lakes, including common attributes and reasons that led to successful repurposing as beneficial end uses. Recommendations are given for all stages of mine closure planning to prevent pit lake abandonment and to achieve successful closure with beneficial end uses. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/2/133/pdf



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