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M.Horvat, S. Covelli, J. Faganeli, M. Logar, V. Mandic, R. Planing, R. Raja, A. Sirca & D. Zagat

Abstract

The Idrija mine, Slovenia has severely enhanced the mobilisation of Hg by mining activities, and Hg-laden material remains in the region. The tailings and contaminated soils are continuously eroded and serve as a continuous source for the river, the flood plains and the Gulf of Trieste. The paper presents data of the recent study which aims to assess the extent of contamination of Gulf of Trieste after the closure of the Hg mine. Mercury a

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