Dangers Associated With Mining Antimony

Environmental risks associated with antimony mining include those related to mining in general, such as the acid-generating potential of solid mine waste, and some issues specific to antimony, as described below.

Arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) are metalloids that belong to group 15 of the periodic table and exhibit toxic properties in the environment. They mostly occur naturally at low concentrations in soil, although these can be significantly elevated in both aquatic and terrestrial food chains as a result of dispersion from anthropogenic sources, e.g., mining activities.

With only a limited supply of already circulating antimony to hold onto, over the past couple of years, the U.S. Department of Defense has backed a mine in Idaho that would provide a secure and reliable source of antimony …

The results of ecological risk assessment showed that the antimony mining area was seriously polluted by Sb, As, Pb, and Cd, and had strong ecological risk, and Sb and Cd were the most important ...

ABSTRACT We collected tailings samples to assess and analyze the concentrations of heavy metals, pollution levels, and the risks posed by heavy metals in the tailings of the Zuoxiguo antimony mine to ecological and human health. The samples were selected by employing the serpentine sampling method, which were treated heavy-metal digestion method. Cu, Cr, Cd, …

Human activities such as mining, smelting, fuel combustion, and sewage sludge incineration lead to water, soil, and air pollution by heavy metals, which disrupts ecosystem services and poses environmental and health risks (1). In China, more than 10 million hectares …

As Christopher Ecclestone, Mining Strategist at London-based Hallgarten & Company, said during a webinar this week, as recently as a few years ago, China produced as much as 80% of the world's ...

In considering the environmental dangers inherent in antimony mining, the first step is to study soil contamination, which is after all the point of introduction of antimony in the food chain. According to Wilson et al. (2010), Sb concentrations in unpolluted soils are about 10 mg • kg^(-1).

China announced on that it will impose restrictions on the export of antimony, a crucial mineral used in producing military equipment such as munitions, night-vision goggles and bullets.This decision impacts global defense industries and national security, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In response to the potential supply gap, …

The partnership could potentially revive antimony production in Idaho, a region with a rich mining history that has been absent from domestic mineral production for decades. By mitigating risks associated with foreign antimony imports, this initiative supports broader national economic security objectives.

mutagenic and carcinogenic risks. This state-of-the-evidence review has been prepared to facilitate hazard classification and risk assessment procedures for antimony and antimony compounds for pulmonary toxicity, cancer and genotoxicity. As reviewed by ATSDR, 2019 the uptake of antimony into the body can be dominated by the inhalation exposure ...

The Howells Lake Antimony Gold Project ("Howells Lake Project") is located in the Howells Lake area in the Thunder Bay Mining Division of Ontario, Canada. Antimony, for which the price has ...

With the potential risks associated with antimony xide, it is essential to explore alternative options that can provide effective flame retardancy while minimizing potential health and ...

Mining activities have increased the potential risks of metal pollution to the groundwater resources in arid areas across the globe. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the health risk ...

However, antimony is also frequently associated with mercury and arsenic, which represent a high risk to human health in the EU. The AUREOLE project uses both a cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to help …

Lode Resources Ltd (ASX: LDR) has secured additional antimony (Sb) prospects including the historic Magwood antimony mine, a former primary producer of antimony. 19 antimony prospects have been recently identified within Lode's EL9662 and EL9319, with a combined area of 1,914 km 2, forming a strategic antimony exploration portfolio in an ...

Antimony mining areas generate a large amount of wastewater containing complex heavy metals, which poses a threat to the health of residents and surrounding flora and fauna, and disrupts the ecological balance. Therefore, it is necessary to find more effective means of …

Antimony is now recognized as a global contaminant and has aroused the global concerns recently. However, knowledge is scarce concerning the transfer of antimony from the environment to humans and the related hazards to human health. This study was conducted in a large antimony mine area in China which is one of the largest antimony producers in the world.

Antimony (Sb) is a valuable mined commodity, used mostly in fire retardants, and considered a critical element. It is also a potential environment hazard classed as a carcinogen. Antimony is concentrated in tailings and waste rock from Sb mines as well as other locations, …

1. Introduction. Mining tailings are one of the most important contributors to heavy metal pollution [].Indeed, mining activities increase the levels of heavy metals in agricultural soils, surface water, groundwater, and plants in surrounding areas [2,3,4] and pose significant health risks to residents and miners [5,6].Mineral resources dominate China's energy consumption []; …

The Howells Lake Antimony Gold Project ("Howells Lake Project”) is located in the Howells Lake area in the Thunder Bay Mining Division of Ontario, Canada. Antimony, for which the price has tripled in the past year, is right now arguably one of the most attractive critical minerals in the world, and the Howells Lake ...

This paper focuses on the environmental leaching of antimony, a critical mineral, using deep eutectic solvents. Mining residues often contain embedded antimony, posing environmental risks. Deep eutectic solvents, known for being low in toxicity, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, present a promising avenue for sustainable antimony extraction. The …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little attention is paid to prevention strategies. ... Occupational injuries and health risks in mining negatively impact miners, their families, and ASGM ...

1. Introduction. Antimony (Sb) is non-essential for living organisms and is an emerging toxic metalloid. Sb is an important metalloid that is widely used in flame retardants, battery and Pb alloys, glass ceramics, chemical products, catalysts, and in military affairs (Filella et al., 2002) [].Sb and its compounds have been classified as pollutants of priority interest and …

likelihood of significant discovery, mitigating the risks associated with single-asset dependency. Strategic Importance of Antimony in Defence Applications Antimony is a critical mineral essential for the defence industry, where it is used in producing flame retardants, ammunition, and advanced military-grade batteries. The

Felix Gold (ASX:FXG) has an "aggressive goal" to start antimony production at Treasure Creek in Alaska by the end of 2025.. Felix Gold is set to announce several initiatives aimed at achieving near-term production. The …

Human health risks associated with antimony exposure. Other than occupational exposure, human beings get exposed to antimony through contact with antimony polluted water, air and soil. ... Formation of Ca[Sb(OH) 6] 2 around the nearby soils of shooting ranges and antimony mining areas reduces the antimony solubility (because of the low ...

Intermittent mining at Scrafford from 1915 to the 1970s produced an estimated 1.08 million kilograms (2.4 million pounds) of antimony from 2,800 metric tons of hand-sorted ore averaging 38.6% stibnite. ... "While Nova's primary focus continues to be on the gold, the discovery of high-grade stibnite, a primary ore source for antimony, associated ...

"This minimises capital expenditure and technical risks associated with more complex processing techniques." "Unlike lower-grade antimony often associated with larger gold systems, the high-grade antimony at Treasure Creek – exemplified by the Scrafford Antimony Mine, with historical production grades up to 58% Sb – it presents a ...

Nova Minerals' concept at its Estelle project, on state land at the end of the proposed 100-mile West Susitna access road, is an antimony mine with a much smaller size and associated investment. "Everything is much smaller," Christopher Gerteisen, the company's chief executive, said in an interview.