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A structured analysis of international peer-reviewed literature was conducted, focusing on documented pathways of metal release from tailings and waste dumps, geochemical controls on mobility, and biological uptake by vegetation. The reviewed studies consistently show that tailings and disturbed ore-bearing strata act as persistent sources of uranium and heavy metals (e.g., Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Zn, Mn, As), which migrate through infiltration, acid mine drainage, and atmospheric dispersion, leading to elevated concentrations in surface and groundwater and long-term accumulation in soils. Soils function as the principal sink controlling metal bioavailability, while vegetation reflects the bioavailable fraction and exhibits pronounced species-specific accumulation patterns. These processes establish an active \u201csoil\u2013water\u2013plant\u201d transfer chain that facilitates entry of contaminants into food webs. 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