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Fred G. Bell
Researcher at University of Natal
Publications - 96
Citations - 3758
Fred G. Bell is an academic researcher from University of Natal. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coal mining & Clay minerals. The author has an hindex of 26, co-authored 96 publications receiving 3353 citations. Previous affiliations of Fred G. Bell include British Geological Survey.
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Lime stabilization of clay minerals and soils
TL;DR: In this paper, three of the most frequently occurring minerals in clay deposits, namely, kaolinite, montmorillonite and quartz, were subjected to a series of tests.
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Environmental impacts associated with an abandoned mine in the Witbank Coalfield, South Africa
TL;DR: Middelburg Colliery in the Witbank Coalfield has had a marked effect on the environment, including subsidence, the appearance of tension cracks at the surface and crownhole development as mentioned in this paper.
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Mining subsidence and its effect on the environment: some differing examples
TL;DR: The impact of mining subsidence on the environment can occasionally be very catastrophic, destroying property and even leading to the loss of life as mentioned in this paper, however, such subsidence gives rise to varying degrees of structural damage that can range from slight to very severe.
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Mining and its Impact on the Environment
Fred G. Bell,Laurance Donnelly +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a survey of the problems associated with mining and related industries, including deformation, contamination, and mine effluents and acid mine drainage, as well as other related problems.