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December 1, 2025Environmental PollutionOpen Access

Legacy mercury emissions and releases from colonial-era gold mining in Australia

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LSLarissa SchneiderAustralian National UniversityFCFei CaoAustralian National UniversityPDPeter DaviesLa Trobe University

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Implication

Dendrochemical analysis shows colonial-era mercury emissions in Australia, suggesting serious ecological impacts.

Key Points

  • Mercury contamination peaked during colonial-era gold mining, profoundly affecting ecosystems.
  • Historical data reveal significant mercury losses via amalgamation, between 2.65 and 34.4 tonnes from 1867 to 1889.
  • Dendrochemical analysis using native gymnosperms indicates critical environmental links to mercury emissions.
  • Results emphasize the need for improved mercury management strategies in affected areas.

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Schneider et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69402a862d562116f29023f6https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2025.127517
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