Solution Mining Wells

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026109",
  "term": "Solution Mining Wells",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Class V wells that inject leaching solutions (lixiviants) to remove mineral ores from their original geological settings. The saturated solution is extracted by a production well, and the target mineral is harvested for processing. This process is used to mine copper, gold, salt, silver, and uranium.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Underground Injection Control Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/solution-mining-wells/"
}