Assessment of heavy metals and naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) from historical mine wastelands: a case study of Brakpan, South Africa
Mining has contributed to South Africa’s development, but its legacy has left more than 6000 abandoned sites, with Brakpan in South Africa among the most affected areas. This study assessed heavy metals and naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in the Brakpan mine wasteland in Gauteng Province, South Africa....