# Mansour Edraki
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Professor
# Mansour Edraki
Email:
: [m.edraki@uq.edu.au](mailto:m.edraki@uq.edu.au)
Phone:
: [+61 7 334 64060](tel:+61 7 334 64060)
## Positions
Centre Director of Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
: Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Professorial Research Fellow
: Sustainable Minerals Institute
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
: Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry
: Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry
: Faculty of Science
Affiliate of Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
: Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of W.H. Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre
: WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
## Overview
### Background
Dr Mansour Edraki is a geo-environmental scientist specialising in the field of inorganic geochemistry. He joined UQ following completion of his PhD at the 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 that 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 the 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](https://smi.uq.edu.au/environmental-geochemistry).
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### Availability
Professor Mansour Edraki is:
: Available for supervision
: Media expert
### Fields of research
[Earth Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4764)
[Engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4758)
[Environmental Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4773)
[Environmental management](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6789)
[Environmental rehabilitation and restoration](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6658)
[Geochemistry](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4925)
[Inorganic geochemistry](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6845)
[Isotope geochemistry](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5978)
[Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4868)
### 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.
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## Works
[Search Professor Mansour Edraki’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/1511)
[All
(172)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/all)
[Journal Article
(63)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/4748)
[Other Outputs
(32)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/4749)
[Edited Outputs
(4)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/4750)
[Conference Publication
(70)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/4751)
[Book Chapter
(3)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/856/4752)
2025
Edited Outputs
##### AMD source control for sustainable closure: proceedings of the 11th Australian AMD workshop
Elin Jennings, Mansour Edraki and David Jones eds. (2025). AMD source control for sustainable closure: proceedings of the 11th Australian AMD workshop. Acid and Metalliferous Drainage Workshop, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-21 October 2025. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland.
[AMD source control for sustainable closure: proceedings of the 11th Australian AMD workshop](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:55dd770)
2025
Conference Publication
##### From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste
Cao, Wenran, Edraki, Mansour, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste. The 2025 Australian Acid and Metalliferous Drainage Workshop, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19 - 21 October 2025.
[From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:59a4a83)
2025
Journal Article
##### Numerical investigation of evaporation‐driven salt uptake in store‐release soil covers over hypersaline tailings
Zhang, Wenqiang, Zhang, Chenming, Williams, David J. and Edraki, Mansour (2025). Numerical investigation of evaporation‐driven salt uptake in store‐release soil covers over hypersaline tailings. Water Resources Research, 61 (9) e2025WR039959, 1-21. doi: 10.1029/2025wr039959
[Numerical investigation of evaporation‐driven salt uptake in store‐release soil covers over hypersaline tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:333568f)
2025
Conference Publication
##### Australian Water Atlas for Resource Extraction (AWARE), Pilot project
Rochford, Louisa M., Bolz, Pascal, Samper, Agnes, Bulovic, Nevenka, Edraki, Mansour, McIntyre, Neil and Cote, Claire (2025). Australian Water Atlas for Resource Extraction (AWARE), Pilot project. CRC TiME Annual Forum 2025, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-27 August 2025.
[Australian Water Atlas for Resource Extraction (AWARE), Pilot project](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1386276)
2025
Journal Article
##### Characterization, potential valuable metals recovery and remediation of historic wolframite mining waste
Han, Zhengdong, Edraki, Mansour and Golev, Artem (2025). Characterization, potential valuable metals recovery and remediation of historic wolframite mining waste. Separation and Purification Technology, 354 (4) 129009. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129009
[Characterization, potential valuable metals recovery and remediation of historic wolframite mining waste](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:56032ac)
2025
Journal Article
##### A genetic model for the Biggenden gold-bearing Fe skarn deposit, Queensland, Australia: Geology, mineralogy, isotope geochemistry, and fluid inclusion studies
Edraki, Mansour, Somarin, Alireza K. and Ashley, Paul M. (2025). A genetic model for the Biggenden gold-bearing Fe skarn deposit, Queensland, Australia: Geology, mineralogy, isotope geochemistry, and fluid inclusion studies. Minerals, 15 (1) 95, 1-30. doi: 10.3390/min15010095
[A genetic model for the Biggenden gold-bearing Fe skarn deposit, Queensland, Australia: Geology, mineralogy, isotope geochemistry, and fluid inclusion studies](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:62e8710)
2025
Journal Article
##### Characterisation of metal particles in porous sand using spectral induced polarisation
Mandloi, Pushpraj, Coles, Hannah, Sufian, Adnan, Edraki, Mansour and Bore, Thierry (2025). Characterisation of metal particles in porous sand using spectral induced polarisation. EPJ Web of Conferences, 340, 10014. doi: 10.1051/epjconf/202534010014
[Characterisation of metal particles in porous sand using spectral induced polarisation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:85419b8)
2024
Journal Article
##### Impact of inline polyacrylamide polymer flocculation on the mechanical and hydrological properties of saline tailings
Boshrouyeh, Bob, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas, Costine, Allan, Quintero Olaya, Sebastian, Lepková, Kateřina and Dwivedi, Deepak (2024). Impact of inline polyacrylamide polymer flocculation on the mechanical and hydrological properties of saline tailings. Minerals, 14 (11) 1180, 1180. doi: 10.3390/min14111180
[Impact of inline polyacrylamide polymer flocculation on the mechanical and hydrological properties of saline tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:53ff178)
2024
Conference Publication
##### Algae-Based Technologies for Mine Site Sustainability
Kaksonen, Anna H., Cheng, Ka Yu, Ginige, Maneesha P., Purcell, Diane, Ayre, Jeremy, Moheimani, Navid, Bahri, Parisa A., Hankamer, Ben, Wolf, Juliane and Edraki, Mansour (2024). Algae-Based Technologies for Mine Site Sustainability. 63rd Conference of Metallurgists, COM 2024, Nova Scotia, Canada, 19 - 22 August 2024. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-67398-6\_170
[Algae-Based Technologies for Mine Site Sustainability](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a1d1621)
2024
Journal Article
##### Water-soluble rare earth elements (REEs) recovered from uranium tailings
Levett, Alan, van der Ent, Antony, Jones, Thomas Ray, Bolouri, Kimiya, Kelly, Kieran, Vaughan, James, Edraki, Mansour, Erskine, Peter and Southam, Gordon (2024). Water-soluble rare earth elements (REEs) recovered from uranium tailings. Minerals Engineering, 210 108675, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108675
[Water-soluble rare earth elements (REEs) recovered from uranium tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:177c4c7)
2024
Journal Article
##### Mechanisms of uptake and translocation of thallium in Brassica vegetables: An x-ray fluorescence microspectroscopic investigation
Corzo-Remigio, Amelia, Harris, Hugh H., Kidman, Clinton J., Nkrumah, Philip Nti, Casey, Lachlan W., Paterson, David J., Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2024). Mechanisms of uptake and translocation of thallium in Brassica vegetables: An x-ray fluorescence microspectroscopic investigation. Environmental Science and Technology, 58 (5), 2373-2383. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08113
[Mechanisms of uptake and translocation of thallium in Brassica vegetables: An x-ray fluorescence microspectroscopic investigation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:eff1dd1)
2024
Journal Article
##### Soil contamination around porphyry copper mines: an example from a semi-arid climate
Alizadeh, Arezu, Ghorbani, Jamshid, Motamedi, Javad, Vahabzadeh, Ghorban, van der Ent, Antony and Edraki, Mansour (2024). Soil contamination around porphyry copper mines: an example from a semi-arid climate. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196 (2) 204, 204. doi: 10.1007/s10661-024-12384-w
[Soil contamination around porphyry copper mines: an example from a semi-arid climate](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:32bce64)
2023
Edited Outputs
##### Proceedings of the Ninth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage
Clive Bell, Mansour Edraki and Carla Gerbo eds. (2023). Proceedings of the Ninth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage. Ninth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Burnie, TAS Australia, 20-23 November 2017. St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
[Proceedings of the Ninth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fa287ef)
2023
Journal Article
##### Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study
Gomez, Denys Villa, Hong, Paul, Berry, Luke, Liu, Di and Edraki, Mansour (2023). Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study. Chemosphere, 339 139536, 139536. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139536
[Element distribution in electrochemically treated mine wastewater for efficient resource recovery and water treatment: a pilot study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f7cba62)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Polymer-amended tailings dewatering technology for desired closure outcomes
Boshrouyeh, Bob, Edraki, Mansour, Baumgartl, Thomas and Costine, Allan (2023). Polymer-amended tailings dewatering technology for desired closure outcomes. Life of Mine, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-4 August 2023.
[Polymer-amended tailings dewatering technology for desired closure outcomes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6a67bcc)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management
Narayan, Roneel, Edraki, Mansour, Scheuermann, Alexander, Ziemski, Marcin, Antonio, Christian and Quintero, Sebastian (2023). Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management. Life of Mine, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-4 August 2023.
[Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:056ad4b)
2023
Conference Publication
##### The role of scale in prediction of mine drainage chemistry
Edraki, Mansour, McIntyre, Neil and Jain, Karan (2023). The role of scale in prediction of mine drainage chemistry. Life of Mine, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-4 August 2023.
[The role of scale in prediction of mine drainage chemistry](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7cf59cb)
2023
Other Outputs
##### Development of site-specific water quality trigger values for Mount Isa mine – Solute transport modelling
Chrystal, Robynne, Edraki, Mansour, Pagliero, Liliana, McIntyre, Neil and Wang, Yusong (2023). Development of site-specific water quality trigger values for Mount Isa mine – Solute transport modelling. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
[Development of site-specific water quality trigger values for Mount Isa mine – Solute transport modelling](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:17f4259)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Developing a regional data catalogue to support the technical assessment of post-mining land use
Côte, Claire Madeleine, Bolz, Pascal, Pagliero, Liliana, Shaygan, Mandana, Edraki, Mansour and Erskine, Peter (2023). Developing a regional data catalogue to support the technical assessment of post-mining land use. AusIMM Life of Mine Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2-4 August 2023. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
[Developing a regional data catalogue to support the technical assessment of post-mining land use](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4df666b)
2023
Journal Article
##### Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata
Corzo Remigio, Amelia, Harris, Hugh H, Paterson, David J, Edraki, Mansour and van der Ent, Antony (2023). Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata. Metallomics, 15 (8) mfad047. doi: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfad047
[Chemical transformations of arsenic in the rhizosphere-root interface of Pityrogramma calomelanos and Pteris vittata](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:eae747f)
## Funding
### Current funding
- 2024 - 2027
Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
Queensland Department of Resources
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66085)
- 2024 - 2027
Managing waste from mining with live covers and super-plants (RTCM Trailblazer project administered by Curtin University)
Curtin University
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66066)
- 2024 - 2027
Quantitative Geophysics for Monitoring and Assessment of Mining Residue Structure
Technological Resources Pty Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64925)
- 2024 - 2026
Tailings to Topsoil (University of Newcastle administered ACARP grant)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66693)
- 2023 - 2027
Gaining insights into mine waste dumps to avoid environmental legacies
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/57506)
- 2022 - 2027
Improved prediction, remediation and closure of acid and neutral metalliferous drainage (AMD/NMD) sites by examination of mine waste behaviour at the Meso-scale
CRC TIME Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53765)
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### Past funding
- 2024
Algae-based technologies for improved environmental outcomes and sustainable post-mining futures (CRC TiME Project administered by CSIRO)
CSIRO
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/63206)
- 2024 - 2025
Assessment of ''operational covers'' for spoil piles and spoil-reject co-disposal sites
BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/63265)
- 2023 - 2025
Delineating water tables and flow pathways inside spoil piles to support water quality predictions
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59448)
- 2022 - 2023
Scaling biotechnologies for the treatment of acidic pit lakes - Collinsville Coal Mine
NC Coal Company Pty Limited, Queensland
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/54012)
- 2022
Mechanisms of uptake and translocation of thallium in Brassica juncea (Indian Mustard)
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53108)
- 2022
Bio-desalination and contaminant removal from pit water using microalgae
Sojitz Green Pty Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/52925)
- 2021 - 2024
An emerging pulsed power technology for dewatering mineral tailings
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/49712)
- 2021
Assessing barriers to reducing environmental risks using acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) as a case study (CRC TiME project administered by UWA)
University of Western Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48906)
- 2020 - 2021
Mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project: Baseline Works
Queensland Resources Council Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/47846)
- 2020 - 2021
Stage 1 - Beneficial reuse option for coal combustion products (Proof of Concept)
Stanwell Corporation Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/47768)
- 2020
Time-resolved uptake, distribution and coordination environment of arsenic in the fern Pityrogramma calomelanos
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/58885)
- 2020
Baseline works for Moranbah post-mining land use collaborative project
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43008)
- 2020 - 2021
Identifying reuse options for goethite waste
SMI International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile)
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/42591)
- 2020 - 2021
Assessing Recommercialisation Potential at the Mary Kathleen mine, Queensland
Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/41428)
- 2019 - 2020
Tailings desulfurisation for progressive rehabilitation
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38671)
- 2019 - 2020
Unlocking the value of mining wastes at abandoned mines of Queensland
Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38652)
- 2019 - 2021
Scale-up leaching tests for spoil salinity predictions
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37918)
- 2018 - 2019
In-situ dewatering of processed kimberlite slimes (Pulse Power).
Technological Resources Pty Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37157)
- 2018 - 2019
Engineroom Infrastructure Consulting (Kinetic Group) Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project 2018
Queensland Government Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34873)
- 2017 - 2018
BSOC Sloped Cover Trial: Monitoring - Year 5 (2017)
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33507)
- 2017 - 2018
Mt Isa tailings seepage project: Understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry - 2017 extension
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33273)
- 2017 - 2019
Feasibility study on mineral carbonation-related appropriate technology for Australia/PNG (Carbon Mineralization Flagship Project)
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34214)
- 2017 - 2018
Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry (CGMS) - Achieving excellence in isotope geochemistry and geochronology
UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43971)
- 2016 - 2017
Engineroom Infrastructure Consulting (Kinetic Group) Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project
Queensland Government Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/30407)
- 2016 - 2017
Building the framework for meeting closure criteria in waste rock dump design and performance
MMG Australia Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/30326)
- 2016 - 2018
Prediction of long-term salt generation from coal spoils (ACARPLTSG)
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28347)
- 2015
Mt Isa tailings seepage project: understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry - 2015 extension
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27452)
- 2015 - 2016
Quantification of the impact of tailings aging on accuracy of tailings storage facility (TSF) water and chemical balance modelling
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27552)
- 2015
Options for reuse, recycling and reprocessing mine residues and geochemical pathways of associated deleterious elements
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26358)
- 2014 - 2015
Environmental geochemistry of abandoned mines in the Puno region of Peru
University of Western Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/22735)
- 2014 - 2015
Understanding tailings geochemistry at Ernest Henry Mine in the context of surface and ground water quality
Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26213)
- 2014
Building environmental sustainability in the mining sector of the Philippines through advanced environmental monitoring, assessment and management programs
University of Western Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21382)
- 2013 - 2014
Mitigating acid mine drainage in the Asam-Asam Coal Basin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
University of Western Australia
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21381)
- 2013 - 2015
Developing a closure strategy for current tailings storage facilities at Northparkes Mines - Phase 4
North Parkes Mines
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20709)
- 2013 - 2016
Xstrata Zinc - BSOC Scoping study and detailed design for modified cover trials - Monitoring
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15856)
- 2012 - 2015
Research on key technology cooperation for comprehensive improvement to acidic pollution in metallic mine dump
Beijing General Research Institute of Mining & Metallurgy
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15275)
- 2012
An investigation of the monosulfidic black ooze and associated sulphur in streams of Mt Leyshon mine environment
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15017)
- 2012 - 2014
Mt Isa Tailings Seepage Project: Understanding tailings hydro-geochemistry for optimum closure outcomes
Xstrata Copper Australia Mount Isa Business Unit
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15200)
- 2012
Strengthening UQ capability in bio-geochemical kinetic testing and monitoring
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14225)
- 2012
The Geomicrobiology Laboratory
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14245)
- 2011 - 2012
Material analysis and interpretation of the geochemical characteristics of seepages from BSOC cover trials
Xstrata Copper Australia Mount Isa Business Unit
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14296)
- 2011
Developing a strategy for revegetating saline bauxite residue at the Gove Alumina Refinery (Initial chemical tests on pre-pilot samples only)
Alcan Gove Pty Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14667)
- 2011 - 2012
Surface validation survey of remediated contaminated sites at Mt Leyshon
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15063)
- 2011 - 2013
Assessing environmental safety of in-pit disposal of tailings
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13316)
- 2011
Testing of materials potentially usable as a hydraulic barrier for modified cover trials
Mount Isa Mines Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13391)
- 2011 - 2013
Reusing power station coal ash in mine site reclamation for Korea
Mine Reclamation Corporation
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13539)
- 2011
Assessment of salinity issues of spoil at Gregory Crinum Mine - experimental study
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20307)
- 2011 - 2012
Developing site specific water quality guidelines for Mt Leyshon mine
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15201)
- 2011
Environmental investigation of stream sediments at Mt Leyshon
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15020)
- 2011
Instrumentation for elemental analysis of geological and environmental samples
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13045)
- 2011
Integrated mineralogical and geochemical investigations to predict acid & metalliferous drainage at Boddington Mine, WA
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15011)
- 2010 - 2011
Development and monitoring of vegetation trails on spent shale from Paraho process
QER Pty Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12633)
- 2010 - 2013
A study of sulphur cycle and balance of acidity at Mt Leyshon minesite
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15061)
- 2009 - 2012
Feasibility Study: Beneficial use of produced formation water for pasture enhancement
Beach Petroleum Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11086)
- 2008 - 2011
The development of a rehabilitation strategy for impacted areas near the evaporation ponds at Eromanga
Beach Petroleum Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10106)
- 2008 - 2010
Developing a closure strategy for current tailings storage facilities at Northparkes Mines
North Parkes Mines
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10328)
- 2008 - 2011
Environmental risk of tailings seepage - significance in naturally mineralised areas
Xstrata Copper
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9834)
- 2007
Study on Delta Downs Flooded Irrigation
Zinifex Century Mine
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9412)
- 2007
Assessment of post-rehabilitation surface water quality at Woodcutters Mine, Northern Territory.
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9102)
- 2007 - 2008
Studies to assist groundwater quality predictions for Mt Leyshon Mine - Stage 2
Newmont Asia Pacific
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9830)
- 2006 - 2007
Assessment of heap leach material at the Mt Leyshon Mine - Stage 1 - Initial characterisation of selected samples
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8969)
- 2006 - 2007
Assessment of stream sediment quality in the Mt Leyshon Mine environment
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8966)
- 2006 - 2007
Review of fluvial sediment data and current sediment monitoring procedures at Mt Leyshon Gold Mine
Newmont Mining Services
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8967)
- 2005 - 2013
ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (ARC CoE administered by The University of Tasmania)
University of Tasmania
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8249)
- 2005
The Influence of Saline Waters on the Performance of Encapsulations of Evaporation Ponds and Associated Environmental Risks
UQ FirstLink Scheme
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/19293)
- 2005
Definition of Rehabilitation Strategies for Fly Ash at the Swanbank Power Station: Investigation long-term hydrological and geochemical behaviour of ash.
CS Energy Ltd
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8103)
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## Supervision
### Availability
Professor Mansour Edraki is:
: Available for supervision
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### Available projects
- #### 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.
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### Supervision history
#### Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment utilising synthetic membrane technology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Denys Villa Gomez](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/13368)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Applications of stable isotopes geochemistry to understand environmental geochemical impacts associated with mine waste in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Mandana Shaygan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19149)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Improved Predictions of Acid and Metalliferous Drainage for Greenfield Projects Inform Better Design of Waste Rock Dumps
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189), [Dr Mandana Shaygan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19149)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Key Design Criteria for Predicting Chemical Stability of Tailings Storage Facilities Using Laboratory Kinetic Tests
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Mandana Shaygan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19149), [Professor Gordon Southam](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2716)
- 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:
[Professor Neil McIntyre](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3004)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Integrating Geoelectrical Methods with Geochemical Characterisation to Understand and Predict Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD) in Mine Waste
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Mandana Shaygan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19149), [Dr Thierry Bore](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12607)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Integration of quantitative geophysics in mine waste assessments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Lutz Gross](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1260), [Dr Thierry Bore](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12607)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Evaluating the performance of a mine waste cover in a semi-arid environment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Mandana Shaygan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/19149)
- 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](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5782), [Dr Robynne Chrystal](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/31570)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Al-driven holistic monitoring and management of mine waste and tailings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Chenming Zhang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11474)
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#### Completed supervision
- 2025
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Alternative Mineral Processing Strategies for Copper- Gold Tailings Management](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:525c22e)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Alexander Scheuermann](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2283), [Dr Christian Antonio](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2655)
- 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Understanding the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymer Amended Tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a269b84)
Principal Advisor
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Biogeochemistry and ecophysiology of arsenic and thallium hyperaccumulator plants: in-depth insights for phytoextraction and remediation of (abandoned) mine tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fa174b9)
Principal Advisor
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Understanding the salt generation and release dynamics from coal mine spoils](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:67b2ad4)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Neil McIntyre](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3004)
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Geochemical investigation of abandoned tungsten mining wastes for metal recovery and rehabilitation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9e55310)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Gordon Southam](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2716)
- 2020
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Predicting salt generation from coal mine spoil heaps in a semi-arid climate, Central Queensland, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4975d56)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Neil McIntyre](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3004)
- 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Geochemical Pathways of Contaminants through Weathering of Uranium Tailings](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a0a5290)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Barry Noller](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/312)
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Natural attenuation of arsenic in sulphide tailings with alkaline gangue under extreme wet and dry conditions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:697596)
Principal Advisor
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [The Response of Tropical Wetlands to the Geochemical Conditions of Discharged Water from Nickel Laterite Mines](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:515080)
Principal Advisor
- 2016
Master Philosophy
##### [Understanding the Potential Effects of Mining on Water Quality in the Altayan and Taplan Catchments, Philippines](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:415356)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Neil McIntyre](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3004)
- 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](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:355827)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Emeritus Professor D Lockington](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/377)
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Understanding the Long-Term Seepage Geochemistry of Base Metal Mine Tailings in a Semiarid Subtropical Climate, Mount Isa, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:337457)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Emeritus Professor D Lockington](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/377), [Associate Professor Barry Noller](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/312)
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Chemical and stable isotope investigation of sources, transport and release of contaminants in acid mine drainage, Mount Leyshon, Queensland, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:345079)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Emeritus Professor Sue Golding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/140), [Associate Professor Barry Noller](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/312)
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Evaluating the potential for surface water contamination due to flood-tailings interactions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:037d742)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Neil McIntyre](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3004)
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in complex ore systems](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:643887)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Liza Forbes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23761)
- 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](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:403992)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Alexander Scheuermann](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2283)
- 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](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:301985)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Barry Noller](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/312)
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Geochemical and hydrological changes in ageing sulfidic mine tailings in two contrasting climates](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:339153d)
Joint Principal Advisor
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## Media
### Enquiries
Contact Professor Mansour Edraki directly for media enquiries about:
- 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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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)
## External profiles
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9889-5716)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/B-1647-2017)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36113451200)
## Personal links
- [Personal profile](https://www.cmlr.uq.edu.au/AboutUs/OurPeople/DrMansourEdraki.aspx)
- [International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage Brisbane 2021](https://amdworkshop.com.au/ICARD)
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