Joel G. Burken

Long-Term Biogeochemical Stabilization of Carbonate-Bearing Pb–Zn–Cu Mine Tailings by Amendment-Assisted Phytostabilization

Abstract Legacy Pb–Zn–Cu mine tailings can remain barren and geochemically reactive for decades. Although amendment-assisted revegetation can establish short-term plant growth, sustained phytostabilization requires metal attenuation and soil-like development over years after amen...

From Trace Element Biogeochemistry to Critical Minerals Resourcing: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Innovation

Abstract Critical minerals and materials, which are raw materials essential to modern technologies yet vulnerable to supply disruption, have emerged as a major focal point of research to diversify resources, advance processing technologies, and bolster supply chains. Many of thes...