The ERA-MIN_RO-SRB project – Environmental risk assessment from mining activities in the Romania–Serbia cross-border area makes available to the public Brochure No. II, dedicated to the current state of knowledge regarding the impact of mining activities on the environment and its correlation with human health.

The publication presents the results of environmental monitoring carried out in the Romania–Serbia cross-border region, including detailed analyses of water, soil and air quality, obtained through advanced analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, ion chromatography and standardized laboratory methods. The differences between background areas and those affected by mining activities are highlighted, as well as the main ecological and public health risks associated with heavy metal contamination.

The brochure also provides an integrated perspective on:

• pollutants generated by copper extraction and processing,
• the impact of acid mine drainage on ecosystems,
• the long-term effects of mining pollution on local communities,
• the need for continuous monitoring and cross-border cooperation for sustainable management of post-mining lands.

📄 Brochure No II can be consulted below.