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One of the main problems in the exploration of porphyry copper deposits is the process of acid rock drainage and metal leaching (ARD/ML), that develops during storage enclosing rock in a dump. ARD/ML is formed by the natural oxidation of sulfide minerals exposed to air and water. It leads to the production of acidic, sulfate waters and results in the heavy-metal contamination of surface and ground natural water. Standard procedures for the evaluation of waste rocks ARD/ML potential are static and kinetic tests. St...