The use of kinetic modelling as a tool in the assessment of contaminant release during rehabilitation of a uranium mine

Geochemical kinetic modelling codes have been utilised in the assessment of the potential for contaminant release during the rehabilitation of mine sites. Two uranium mines in eastern Germany have been used as study sites for the application of the kinetic models. Results from the study will be used in the formulation of options for the rehabilitation of the two sites. The predicted results are in good agreement with results from other studies using different techniques and can also predict the water quality of pilot-scale flooding experiments.