Overview
Background
Dr Mansour Edraki is a geo-environmental scientist specialising in the field of inorganic geochemistry. He joined UQ in 2000 following completion of his PhD at University of New England. Prior to that, and before immigrating to Australia, he was a lecturer in earth sciences. Since joining UQ, Dr Edraki has focused on developing innovative techniques for understanding and predicting geochemical processes which underpin sustainable management of mine waste and mine water, particularly acid and metalliferous drainage. Mansour’s research has direct applications for the resources and energy industries and the impact of his work is evident in a continuous flow of industry-funded projects in the last decade. Dr Edraki has initiated research collaborations in many international locations including Indonesia (South Kalimantan and Freeport), Iran (Mehdiabad Zinc) Papua New Guinea (Ok Tedi), Philippines (USEP and Mindanao Development Authority), Korea (MIRECO and KIGAM), Peru (INGEMET), and Chile (Fundación Chile, Universidad de Concepción). Dr Edraki represents SMI-UQ at International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP), which is a global alliance for managing the issue of acid and metalliferous drainage. He leads SMI's Environmental Geochemistry Group.
Availability
- Associate Professor Mansour Edraki is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Shiraz University
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Shiraz University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Dr Mansour Edraki’s research interest is in understanding and predicting the source, transformations and fate of contaminants, particularly acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD), in the mining environment. Through field monitoring, laboratory experiments and modelling he follows the geochemical pathways of heavy metals, metalloids (e.g. arsenic) and salts and investigates the natural processes that may degrade the quality of surface and groundwater and natural soils. Mansour uses that knowledge to quantify the extent of the current and future effects of those processes for optimum remediation and rehabilitation outcomes. Specific areas of research include: Geochemical effects of clay minerals on deposition, dewatering and rehabilitation of tailings; Formation and stability of secondary minerals and amorphous phases and their role in natural attenuation of metals (and metalloids) and remediation of mine tailings and associated seepage; Novel techniques for characterisation and prediction of AMD including development of kinetic leaching procedures; Applications of stable isotope techniques in AMD investigations; A life cycle approach to managing mine tailings – Designer Tailings; and Unlocking the value of mining wastes and eliminating residual risks through reprocessing, recycling, reuse and remediation.
Works
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2022
Conference Publication
Acid mine drainage processes, wolframite stability and chemical forms of tungsten in W-Mo tailings: a case study from Queensland
Han, Zhengdong, Edraki, Mansour, Golev, Artem and Southam, Gordon (2022). Acid mine drainage processes, wolframite stability and chemical forms of tungsten in W-Mo tailings: a case study from Queensland. 12th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage (ICARD) 2022 , Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-24 September 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Comprehensive insights in thallium ecophysiology in the hyperaccumulator Biscutella laevigata
Remigio, Amelia Corzo, Pošćić, Filip, Nkrumah, Philip Nti, Edraki, Mansour, Spiers, Kathryn M, Brueckner, Dennis and van der Ent, Antony (2022). Comprehensive insights in thallium ecophysiology in the hyperaccumulator Biscutella laevigata. Science of the Total Environment, 838 (Pt 2) 155899, 155899. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155899
2022
Journal Article
Thallium accumulation and distribution in Silene latifolia (Caryophyllaceae) grown in hydroponics
Corzo Remigio, Amelia , Nkrumah, Philip Nti, Pošćić, Filip, Edraki, Mansour, Baker, Alan J. M. and van der Ent, Antony (2022). Thallium accumulation and distribution in Silene latifolia (Caryophyllaceae) grown in hydroponics. Plant and Soil, 480 (1-2), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11104-022-05575-2
2022
Journal Article
Investigation of the attenuation and release of Cu2+ Ions by polymer-treated tailings
Boshrouyeh Ghandashtani, Mohammad, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Costine, Allan and Amari, Samar (2022). Investigation of the attenuation and release of Cu2+ Ions by polymer-treated tailings. Minerals, 12 (7) 846, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/min12070846
2022
Other Outputs
Scoping study on the potential for the use of mine de-watering resources for food and fibre production and carbon sequestration
Neil McIntyre, Mansour Edraki and Daniel Rodriguez (2022). Scoping study on the potential for the use of mine de-watering resources for food and fibre production and carbon sequestration. The University of Queensland: The University of Queensland.
2022
Journal Article
The impacts of high salinity and polymer properties on dewatering and structural characteristics of flocculated high-solids tailings
Ghandashtani, Mohammad Boshrouyeh, Costine, Allan, Edraki, Mansour and Baumgartl, Thomas (2022). The impacts of high salinity and polymer properties on dewatering and structural characteristics of flocculated high-solids tailings. Journal of Cleaner Production, 342 130726, 130726. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130726
2022
Other Outputs
Fly ash as alternative cover and amendment material for rehabilitation - Collinsville Final Report for Glencore Australia
Edraki, Mansour, Levett, Alan and Paz, Anat (2022). Fly ash as alternative cover and amendment material for rehabilitation - Collinsville Final Report for Glencore Australia. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
2021
Journal Article
Metal and metalloid accumulation in native plants around a copper mine site: implications for phytostabilization
Alizadeh, Arezu, Ghorbani, Jamshid, Motamedi, Javad, Vahabzadeh, Ghorban, Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2021). Metal and metalloid accumulation in native plants around a copper mine site: implications for phytostabilization. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 24 (11), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/15226514.2021.2011831
2021
Journal Article
Geochemical cycles of arsenic in historic tin tailings from multiple ore sources: an example from Australia
Remigio, Amelia Corzo , Rubinos, David A. , van der Ent, Antony and Edraki, Mansour (2021). Geochemical cycles of arsenic in historic tin tailings from multiple ore sources: an example from Australia. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 232 (12) 497. doi: 10.1007/s11270-021-05447-y
2021
Journal Article
Controls of wetting and drying cycles on salt leaching from coal mine spoils
Jain, Karan Rishabhkumar, Edraki, Mansour and McIntyre, Neil (2021). Controls of wetting and drying cycles on salt leaching from coal mine spoils. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 232 (11) 472. doi: 10.1007/s11270-021-05422-7
2021
Other Outputs
Baseline works for mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project
Worden, Sandy, Côte, Claire, Svobodova, Kamila, Arratia-Solar, Andrea, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Asmussen, Pascal, Edraki, Mansour and Erskine, Peter (2021). Baseline works for mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/6c92886
2021
Other Outputs
Tailings Desulfurisation for Progressive Rehabilitation. Final Report
Mansour Edraki, Artem Golev and Mehdi Azadi (2021). Tailings Desulfurisation for Progressive Rehabilitation. Final Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Modelling of salt leaching from coal mine spoils at two scales
McIntyre, Neil, Jain, Karan Rishabhkumar and Edraki, Mansour (2021). Modelling of salt leaching from coal mine spoils at two scales. Mine Water and the Environment, 40 (4), 902-918. doi: 10.1007/s10230-021-00797-9
2021
Journal Article
Efficiency of acid digestion procedures for geochemical analysis of tungsten mining wastes
Han, Zhengdong, Edraki, Mansour, Nguyen, Ai Duc and Mostert, Marietjie (2021). Efficiency of acid digestion procedures for geochemical analysis of tungsten mining wastes. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 21 (3) geochem2021-034, 1-12. doi: 10.1144/geochem2021-034
2021
Journal Article
Root responses to arsenic enrichment in the fern Pityrogramma calomelanos var. austroamericana grown in rhizoboxes
Remigio, Amelia Corzo, Edraki, Mansour, Baker, Alan J. M. and van der Ent, Antony (2021). Root responses to arsenic enrichment in the fern Pityrogramma calomelanos var. austroamericana grown in rhizoboxes. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 164, 147-159. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.04.025
2021
Journal Article
A Review of Tungsten Resources and Potential Extraction from Mine Waste
Han, Zhengdong, Golev, Artem and Edraki, Mansour (2021). A Review of Tungsten Resources and Potential Extraction from Mine Waste. Minerals, 11 (7) 701, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/min11070701
2021
Edited Outputs
Minimising AMD risk across the mining life cycle - Proceedings of the 10th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage
Mansour Edraki, David Jones and Karan Jain eds. (2021). Minimising AMD risk across the mining life cycle - Proceedings of the 10th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage. 10th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Virtual, 22-25 June 2021. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2021
Conference Publication
An integrated protocol for the assessment of mobility and risks of potentially toxic elements in mine tailings
Rubinos, D., Jerez, Ó., Forghani, G., Edraki, M. and Kelm, U. (2021). An integrated protocol for the assessment of mobility and risks of potentially toxic elements in mine tailings. 10th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Online, 22-25 June 2021.
2021
Other Outputs
Beneficial Reuse Options for Coal Combustion Products (Stage 1); Final report to Stanwell Corporation Limited (SCL)
Edraki, Mansour and Levett, Alan (2021). Beneficial Reuse Options for Coal Combustion Products (Stage 1); Final report to Stanwell Corporation Limited (SCL) . Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland .
2021
Journal Article
Lead mobilization and speciation in mining waste: experiments and modeling
Drapeau, Clémentine, Argane, Rabei, Delolme, Cécile, Blanc, Denise, Benzaazoua, Mostafa, Hakkou, Rachid, Baumgartl, Thomas, Edraki, Mansour and Lassabatere, Laurent (2021). Lead mobilization and speciation in mining waste: experiments and modeling. Minerals, 11 (6) 606, 606. doi: 10.3390/min11060606
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Supervision
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Available projects
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Honours, Masters, and PhD projects
Geochemical Characterisation and Microbial Community of Coal Tailings from Bowen Basin, Queensland
The Bowen Basin in Queensland, known for its substantial coal reserves, plays a significant role in the state's economy, with coal exports reaching $71.8 billion in 2021-22. As some mines approach the end of their productive life, there is a crucial need for Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plans (PRCP). This study assesses the physical, geochemical, and microbial aspects of selected coal tailings in the Bowen Basin. It aims to understand how the interaction of microbial activities, mineralogy, and moisture influences the chemical stability of coal tailings storage facilities.
Improved Predictions of Acid and Metalliferous Drainage for Greenfield Projects Inform Better Design of Waste Rock Dumps
The greenfield sites pose additional challenges beyond the common shortcomings of industry-standard kinetic leaching procedures used for Acid and Metalliferous Drainage predictions. The design of waste rock dumps is often not finalized, and the hydrological properties concerning water percolation and gas advection in the dumps are not well understood. This study investigates how closely the hydrological conditions of waste rock dumps, such as intrinsic permeability, liquid-to-solid ratio, and residence time, can be simulated in the laboratory to derive design parameters.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative uses of mine influenced water
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mandana Shaygan, Professor Gordon Southam
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christian Antonio, Professor Alexander Scheuermann
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Doctor Philosophy
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment utilising synthetic membrane technology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Denys Villa Gomez
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymer Amended Tailings
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improved Prediction, Remediation and Closure of Acid and Neutral Metalliferous Drainage (AMD/NMD) Sites by Examination of Mine Waste Behaviour at the Meso-scale
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Remediation of metal-rich mine-affected water with passive systems, testing the role of hyper-accumulator plants for improved efficiency
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Claire Cote, Dr Robynne Chrystal
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Geochemical investigation of abandoned tungsten mining wastes for metal recovery and rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gordon Southam
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the salt generation and release dynamics from coal mine spoils
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Neil McIntyre
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting salt generation from coal mine spoil heaps in a semi-arid climate, Central Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Neil McIntyre
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Geochemical Pathways of Contaminants through Weathering of Uranium Tailings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barry Noller
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Natural attenuation of arsenic in sulphide tailings with alkaline gangue under extreme wet and dry conditions
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The Response of Tropical Wetlands to the Geochemical Conditions of Discharged Water from Nickel Laterite Mines
Principal Advisor
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2016
Master Philosophy
Understanding the Potential Effects of Mining on Water Quality in the Altayan and Taplan Catchments, Philippines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Neil McIntyre
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Geochemical Processes Controlling the Distribution and Long Term Stability of Heavy Metals in Mine Tailings Deposited in Rivers; the case study of ModADA, Papua, Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David Lockington
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Long-Term Seepage Geochemistry of Base Metal Mine Tailings in a Semiarid Subtropical Climate, Mount Isa, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David Lockington, Associate Professor Barry Noller
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Chemical and stable isotope investigation of sources, transport and release of contaminants in acid mine drainage, Mount Leyshon, Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sue Golding, Associate Professor Barry Noller
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Geochemical and hydrological changes in ageing sulfidic mine tailings in two contrasting climates
Joint Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the potential for surface water contamination due to flood-tailings interactions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Neil McIntyre
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in complex ore systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Liza Forbes
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The potential use of mine wastes as cover materials in a water-shedding cover configuration as applied in a seasonally wet but arid environment setting
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alexander Scheuermann
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Lead from Mining and Mineral Processing Activities to the Community via the Air-dust Pathway: An Example from Mount Isa City Using Human Health Risk Assessment Approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barry Noller
Media
Enquiries
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- Environmental geochemistry
- Geochemistry - environmental
- Hydrogeochemistry of mine-related pollution
- Mine waste - hydrogeochemistry
- Mine waste management
- Mine-related pollution
- Mined land rehabilitation
- Mining - contamination
- Mining - environment
- Pollution - from mining
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