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Anna G. Gololobova
Anna G. Gololobova
Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Diamond and Precious Metal Geology Institute, Siberian Branch, RAS
Senior Researcher, Ph.D.
Diamond and Precious Metal Geology Institute, Siberian Branch, RAS

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2024-11-01
  • Date accepted
    2025-12-09
  • Online publication date
    2026-03-11

Biogeochemical characterization and assessment of geoecological risks in the Daldyn kimberlite field

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The study was conducted on the territory of the Daldyn kimberlite field, within the industrial site of the Udachny Mining and Processing Plant (Yakutia, Russia). The objects of the study were permafrost soils and two types of shrubs – Betula middendorffii T. (Middendorff birch) and Duschekia fruticosa R. (shrubby alder). Soil and plant samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometry for the presence of potentially toxic elements (Pb, Ni, Mn, Cd, Co, Cr, Zn, Cu and As). Bioaccumulation coefficient and potential environmental risk factor were calculated for each element. In the studied plants, the elements of interest were arranged in descending order of content: Mn > Zn > > Cr > Ni > Cu > Pb > As > > Co > Cd, according to the degree of bioaccumulation Betula middendorffii T. characterized by a number of Cr > Zn > Ni > Mn > Pb > Cu > Cd > Co, and Duschekia fruticosa R. – Cr > Zn > Ni > Pb > Cu > Mn > Cd > Co. The research revealed that Betula middendorffiii T. and Duschekia fruticosa R. are resistant to high concentrations of elements, coherent kimberlites – Cr, Ni, Co and dolerites – Cu, Mn and Zn. The consequence of the occurrence of kimberlite magmatism in soils and plants are concentrations of Ni, Cr and Mn that are excessive for plants, which are identified as potential environmental risk factors. Most of the territory of the Daldyn kimberlite field is characterized by low and moderate environmental risk. Impact zones of kimberlite pipe quarries and waste rock dumps are characterized by significant and high potential environmental risk.

How to cite: Gololobova A.G., Legostaeva Y.B. Biogeochemical characterization and assessment of geoecological risks in the Daldyn kimberlite field // Journal of Mining Institute. 2026. Vol. 278. p. 54-66.