Development of functionalized clay-based reactive media for salinity mitigation of potash mine wastes and for reuse as remedial agents

世界上三分之一的钾肥需求由萨斯喀彻温省供应，钾肥采矿业是推动萨斯喀彻温省和加拿大经济快速发展的核心因素。然而，与此同时，钾肥开采作业正在产生大量的矿山废物。对受钾盐开采影响的环境进行负责任的管理和修复的战略在行业中需求很高，特别是考虑到采矿活动的加剧、用水率的上升以及对地下水、农业土壤和生态受体构成的潜在环境风险。

One-third of the world's demand for potash is being supplied by Saskatchewan and the potash mining industry is a core element driving the rapid economic development in Saskatchewan and Canada. At the same time, however, potash mining operations are generating a substantial volume of mine wastes. Strategies for the responsible management and remediation of potash mining-impacted environments have been in high demand in the industry, especially considering intensified mining activity, elevated water consumption rates, and potential environmental risks posed to groundwater, agricultural soils, and ecological receptors.