Improved Water Quality: Significant reductions in the toxicity and acidity of water sources impacted by AMD, leading to healthier aquatic ecosystems.
Reduction of Environmental Hazards: Decrease in the spread of harmful pollutants associated with untreated AMD, such as metals and sulfates.
Socio-economic Impact
Employment Opportunities: Job creation through the establishment of bio-based refineries and increased activities in AMD management and material recovery.
Community Development: Enhanced quality of life for communities affected by AMD through improved water resources and new economic opportunities.
Education and Skill Development: Training programs associated with the project to enhance local understanding of AMD and the effects thereof.
Economic Impact
Cost Efficiency: Reduction in the costs associated with AMD treatment through the use of innovative, low-cost technologies and the generation of revenue from extracted materials.
Sustainable Economic Growth: Promotion of a sustainable model of economic development that leverages environmental restoration as a pathway for economic opportunities.
Policy and Strategic Impact
Informed Policy Making: Provision of data and insights to policymakers for better regulation and management of mining waste and AMD.
International Collaboration and Standards: Set new standards for AMD treatment and waste management that can be replicated globally, fostering international cooperation.
