... difficulties involved in implementing remedial interventions which will be robust in the long term. Hence truly 'holistic' mine water remediation is a multi-dimensional business, involving ... 1 THE MINE WATER POLLUTION THREAT TO WATER RESOURCES AND ITS REMEDIATION IN PRACTICE PAUL L. YOUNGERPollution by mine drainage is a major problem in many parts of the world. The most ... frequent contaminants are Fe, Mn, Al and SO4, with locally important contributions by other metals / metalloids including (in order of decreasing frequency) Zn, Cu, As, Ni, Cd and Pb. Remedial options...