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

Authors:
Anna G. Gololobova1
Yana B. Legostaeva2
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Date submitted:
2024-11-01
Date accepted:
2025-12-09
Online publication date:
2026-03-11

Abstract

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.

Область исследования:
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Keywords:
soil pollution trace elements Yakutian diamondiferous province kimberlite field bioaccumulation
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Funding

The article was prepared as part of the implementation of the State assignment project of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation FUFG-2024-0007 “Mantle magmatism, evolution of the lithosphere and ore content of the eastern part of the Siberian Platform, geo-ecology of subsoil use”.

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