BC MEND ML/ARD Annual Workshop

  1. Chambers D.. A Brief Overview of the Environmental Concerns with the Subaqueous Disposal of Metal Mine Tailings in Natural Water Bodies. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  natural lakes  research needs  risk assessment  submarine  underwater 

  2. Mallen N., K. Malowany and B. Mattson. A phased, risk-based approach to ML/ARD assessment for linear infrastructure projects. Presented at the 2014 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  highway  prediction  risk assessment 

  3. Mann G. and R. Baker. Application of Ecological Risk Assessment to Water-Covered Mine Wastes. Presented at the 2001 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  bioavailability  Bluebell  natural lake  risk assessment  toxicity  underwater 

  4. Ferguson K.. Applying Risk Assessment to ARD. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  cost  guidelines  mitigation  prediction  risk assessment 

  5. Brehaut H. ARD Risk Management - An Integrated Framework. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  failure  guidelines  option analysis  regulation  risk assessment 

  6. Robertson A.. Assessment and Management of Risks Relating to Covers for Metal Leaching and ARD Mitigation. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  dry cover  guidelines  risk assessment 

  7. K. Rowe. Barrier Geomembrane Systems Advances and Challenges for Protecting the Environment from Contamination. Presented at the 2023 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  cover  geomembrane  liner  long term  options analysis  risk assessment 

  8. Runnells J.. BC’s Crown Contaminated Sites Program (CCSP) - Experiences Remediating Small, Old Mines. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  abandoned  BC  dry cover  mitigation  monitoring  revegetation  risk assessment 

  9. Mueller S.. Boliden Aitik Mine Closure Planning - Resulting Closure Plan. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Aitik  failure  option analysis  regulation  risk assessment  stakeholder 

  10. Rector D. and B. Clarke. Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant: Environmental Compliance and Risk Transfer in a Collaborative Partnership. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  abandoned  Britannia  bulkhead  discharge  diversion  HDS  regulation  risk assessment  treatment 

  11. B. Murphy and T.D. Meintjes. Case Study of the KSM Tailings Storage Facility. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  desulphurize  impoundment  options analysis  physical stability  predevelopment  regulation  risk assessment  tailings  underwater 

  12. Thomas C. and T. O’Grady. Closure Activities – Progress over the last 10 years, Britannia Mine . Presented at the 2018 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  abandoned  Britannia  closure  collection  maintenance  pit  receiving environment  risk assessment  scaling  solid residue  underground 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Fairview Glory Hole Video

  13. Aziz M.. Collection and Treatment of ARD at Equity Silver. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  collection  Equity  risk assessment  water management 

  14. Oboni F.. Communicating the Result of a Risk-Based Analysis. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  risk assessment 

  15. Ford C.. Cyprus Climax Metals Company Engineered Risk Assessment Program. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  failure  risk assessment 

  16. Rankin M.. Ecological Risk Assessment of Metals and Acid Rock Drainage. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  receiving environment  risk assessment  toxicity 

  17. Fitzgerald D. and R. Nicholson. Environmental Management Criteria for Selenium and Molybdenum: A Review Relevant to the Mining Industry. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Brenda Mine  climate change  drainage chemistry  geology  molybdenum  neutral pH  receiving environment  regulation  risk assessment  selenium  toxicity 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Wild Ruminant Study at Brenda Mines

  18. Prairie R.. Environmental Risk Assessment for Metals in Sediments. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  bioavailability  guidelines  human health  receiving environment  risk assessment  sediment  toxicity 

  19. A. Witte and K. Patterson. Forward looking industry initiatives Aimed at Managing or Reducing Tailings Risk. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  guidelines  impoundment  monitoring  options analysis  physical stability  risk assessment  tailings 

  20. H. Orcutt, K. Sexsmith and A. Liek. Geochemical Processes of Geotechnical Significance. Presented at the 2025 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  geochemical processes  guidance  INAP  MEND  physical stability  risk assessment  tailings  weathering 

  21. Bruce I.. Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  dam  failure  management  risk assessment 

  22. M. Julien. Integrated Environmental Management Process for Critical Infrastructure at Agnico Eagle. Presented at the 2025 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  GISTM  management  mining  options analysis  physical stability  risk assessment  tailings 

  23. Dumaresq C.. Internationals Standards for Tailings Management and their Application to Managing ML/ARD. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  community  drainage chemistry  failure  GISTM  guidelines  maintenance  management  monitoring  operation  options analysis  risk assessment  TSM 

  24. Morin K.. Kinetic Tests and Risk Assessment for ARD. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  kinetic test  PAG  risk assessment 

  25. Dumaresq C. MAC Guide on Climate Change Adaptation for the Mining Sector. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Aitik  Amaruq  climate change  contingency  guidelines  Lorraine  management  risk assessment 

  26. D. Rainey. Management of the Tailings Storage Facility at the Abandoned Ketza River Gold Mine in Subarctic Yukon. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  arsenic  impoundment  physical stability  risk assessment  tailings  treatment  underwater  water management 

  27. Patterson K., L. Robertson, H. McLeod and B. Chambers. MEND Study of Tailings Management Technologies Part 1. Presented at the 2018 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  filter  impoundment  options analysis  paste  risk assessment  slurry  survey  tailings  thicken  water management 

  28. Brouwer K., S. Lange and G. Smyth. Mine Waste Management: The Balancing Act between Geochemistry & Geotechnical Design. Presented at the 2015 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  planning  risk assessment  tailings 

  29. Young A.. Observations on Risk Assessment from a Public Perspective. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  community  risk assessment 

  30. A. Witte , K. Patterson and L. Robertson. Overview of Tailings Facility Types and the Risks They Pose. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  filter  impoundment  options analysis  physical stability  risk assessment  slurry  tailings  thicken 

  31. Armitt E. and D. Priscu. Overview of the Manitoba Orphaned & Abandoned Mines Sites Program. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  abandoned  liability  Lynn Lake  regulation  risk assessment  Sherridon 

  32. C. Dumaresq (Facilitator), A. Berchtold (Panelist), K. Norlund (Panelist) and H. McLeod (Panelist). Panel - Multi-Stakeholder Views on Lessons Learned and Necessary Steps Forward. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  communication  community  failure  filter  impoundment  options analysis  risk assessment  tailings  thicken 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Community View: Lessons Learned and Needed Steps Forward
    2. Comments on State of Practice to Reduce Tailings Dam Risks

  33. C. Dumaresq (Facilitator), A. Berchtold (Panelist), K. Norlund (Panelist) and H. McLeod (Panelist). Panel - Multi-Stakeholder Views on Lessons Learned and Necessary Steps Forward and Comments on State of Practice to Reduce Tailings Dam Risks. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  communication  community  failure  filter  impoundment  options analysis  risk assessment  tailings  thicken 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Community View: Lessons Learned and Needed Steps Forward
    2. Comments on State of Practice to Reduce Tailings Dam Risks

  34. Pedersen T., S. Swanson and D. Chambers. Panel Discussion on Waste Disposal in Natural Water Bodies. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  natural lakes  research needs  risk assessment  submarine  underwater 

  35. Swanson S.. Panel Discussion on Waste Disposal in Natural Water Bodies. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  natural lakes  research needs  risk assessment  submarine  underwater 

  36. McLeod H. and B. Brown. Panel Discussion: What Design Features, Monitoring and Resources are Required to Maintain the Long-Term Performance of a Dry Cover?. Presented at the 2000 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  dry cover  maintenance  risk assessment 

  37. Martin T.E.. Permanent Submergence: The Long-Term Challenge and Commitment of Keeping the Genie in the Bottle. Presented at the 2012 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  backfill  dam  failure  Huckleberry  impoundment  Island Copper  Kemess  Myra Falls  natural lake  pit lake  risk assessment  submarine  underwater 

  38. Sharpe I.. Permitting Mining Related Discharges: How to Assess and Manage Risk Using Principles of Impact Assessment Biology. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  guidelines  receiving environment  regulation  risk assessment  toxicity 

  39. Davis A.. Prediction of Pit Lake Drainage Chemistry. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  drainage chemistry  model  pit lake  prediction  risk assessment 

  40. Oboni F.. Principles of Risk Assessment. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  risk assessment 

  41. . Questions and Comments from Audience. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  natural lakes  research needs  risk assessment  submarine  underwater 

  42. Price W.. Regulation as a Tool for Reducing Risks and Preventing Impacts Associated with Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  guidelines  mineralogy  mitigation  NP  PAG  prediction  regulation  risk assessment  waste rock 

  43. K. Rowe. Requirements in Geomembrane Selection for Mine Wastes. Presented at the 2023 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  asphalt  cover  geomembrane  liner  long term  options analysis  risk assessment 

  44. Day S.. Risk Assessment and Management Associated with Blending Waste Rock. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  blending  guidelines  risk assessment  Telkwa Coal  waste rock 

  45. McCallister P.. Risk Based Corrective Action: A Comparison Between BTEX and ARD. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  risk assessment 

  46. Ott C. and S. Sibbick. Risk Based Remediation at the Britannia Mine. Presented at the 2002 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Britannia  concentrate  groundwater  risk assessment  soil 

  47. Fennemore G.. Risk-Based Analysis of Acid Rock Drainage as it Purports to Waste Rock Dumps. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  drainage chemistry  hydrology  model  risk assessment  waste rock 

  48. Knapp R.. Simplified Risk Assessment of the Shebandowan Tailings Pond Closure. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  cost  dredge  failure  impoundment  risk assessment  Shebandowan  tailings  underwater 

  49. Ferris G.. Socialization of Risk and the Performance Record of the Mining Industry. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  community  risk assessment 

  50. Caldwell J.A.. Tailings Failures and How To Avoid Them. Presented at the 2017 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  dam  guidelines  management  risk assessment 

  51. Shaw S.. Technology Readiness Levels: Guidance for Source Control and Water Treatment R&D for Mines in British Columbia. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  cost  disposal  dry covers  financial security  guidelines  long term  maintenance  proprietary  regulation  research needs  risk assessment  treatment  waste rock 

  52. Kennedy C., J. Noël, J. Cayouette, M. Story, K. Korman and A. Story. The Historic Cobalt Mining Camp: Evaluating Rehabilitation Options in a Hydro-Geochemically Challenged Environment. Presented at the 2018 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  arsenic  Cobalt  drainage chemistry  geology  hydrology  mineralogy  prediction  processing  receiving environment  risk assessment 

  53. Kennedy C., J. Noël, J. Cayouette, M. Story, K. Korman and A. Story. The Historic Cobalt Mining Camp: Evaluating Rehabilitation Options in a Hydro-Geochemically Challenged Environment. Presented at the 2018 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  arsenic  Cobalt  drainage chemistry  geology  hydrology  mineralogy  prediction  processing  receiving environment  risk assessment 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Cobalt mines 3D video

  54. Mehling P.. The Risks Associated with Uplands Disposal of PAG Wastes. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  impoundment  risk assessment  underwater 

  55. St-Jean S. and M. O’Kane. Towards a More Holistic Sustainable Approach for Reclaiming Tailings Storage Facilities: The Decommissioning of Mosquito Creek TSF. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  impoundment  Mosquito Creek  options analysis  reclamation  risk assessment  tailings 

  56. Lapakko K.. Uncertainty in Neutralization Potential Determination. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  NP  PAG  risk assessment 

  57. McKernan J.M. and D.B. Huebert. Using Critters, Clams and Fish to Define “Real” Ecological Risks at Orphaned and Abandoned Sites – The Lynn Lake Case Study. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  abandoned  loading  Lynn Lake  modelling  receiving environment  regulation  risk assessment  toxicity 

  58. Mills C.. Variables and Uncertainties in the Geochemical Characterization of Mineral Samples by Kinetic Methods. Presented at the 1998 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  kinetic test  prediction  risk assessment 

  59. Gardiner E.. Working for Responsible Management of Tailings Facilities. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  guidelines  risk assessment  tailings 

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