The acid mine drainage present in the Rio Tinto site from the Tartessian times represent a legacy of metal
pollution of unprecedented importance due to the large volume and high concentrations of toxic elements
mobilized. Here, an overview of the phenomenon, and a detailed analysis using nanoscale techniques of the
most important Fe and Al colloids formed in AMD, and their environmental relevance, will be presented.
Moreover, the acidity of AMD waters facilitates the mobilization of rare earth elements and valuable metals
like copper, potentially paving the path for economically viable site restoration efforts.
11/04/2024
11 April 2024 – at 10.00 – aula Lucchesi