Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Evaluation of Artificial Soils to Remediate Acid Mine Drainage and Improve Mine Rehabilitation – An Australian Case Study

This project investigates the feasibility of combining overburden (OB) produced from an open cut brown coal mine, rejected wood chip waste from a Kraft Paper Mill (KMR), and industrially derived compost. The outcome is an artificial soil that mitigates Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and enhances soil heath and suitability for rehabilitation. The three separate industries are local to each other, facilitating economical transportation of waste streams.