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1577576 
Journal Article 
Impact assessment of chromite mining on groundwater through simulation modeling study in Sukinda chromite mining area, Orissa, India 
Dhakate, R; Singh, VS; Hodlur, GK 
2008 
Yes 
Journal of Hazardous Materials
ISSN: 0304-3894
EISSN: 1873-3336 
160 
2-3 
535-547 
English 
18450374 
WOS:000261255200041 
The pre-Cambrian chromites ore deposits in Sukinda valley, Jajpur District, Orissa, India, are well known for chromite ore deposits. The exploitation of the ore is carried out through open cast mining method since the last few decades. In the process, the overburden and ore dumps are stored on ground surface, where leaching of chromite and other toxic element takes place particularly during monsoon seasons. This leachate may cause threat to groundwater in the vicinity. An integrated approach has been adopted to evaluate possibility of pollution due to mine seepage and leachate migration on groundwater regime. The approach involves geophysical, hydrogeological, hydro-chemical and aquifer modeling studies. The investigation has the significance as many habitats surround the mining area facing groundwater problems. 
Migration; Geophysical; Hydrogeological; Groundwater modeling 
IRIS
• Chromium VI
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               Other Not Pertinent