BC MEND ML/ARD Annual Workshop

  1. Jambor J., J. Dutrizac, L. Groat and M. Raudsepp. A Mineralogical Perspective of Tests for Neutralization Potential. Presented at the 2001 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  mineralogy  NP  prediction 


  2. Lindsay M.. Acid Generation and Metal Release in Oil Sands Froth Treatment Tailings. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  NP  PAG  prediction 


  3. Price W.. An Overview of New Developments in ML/ARD at Mines Sites in British Columbia. Presented at the 2000 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  dry covers  Eskay Creek  mineralogy  natural lake  NP  PAG  pH neutral  predevelopment  prediction  selenium  sulphate  Sulphurets  underwater 


  4. Bucknam C., W. White III and K. Lapakko. ASTM Standardization of Methods for Environmental Characterization of Metal Bearing Wastes and Ores. Presented at the 2005 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  drainage chemistry  kinetic test  NP  PAG  prediction 


  5. Nesset J.E. and F. Rosenblum. Basics of Self-heating of Sulphide Mineral Mixtures. Presented at the 2020 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  Brunswick  concentrate  gas  human health  kinetic test  Louvicourt  mineralogy  NP  particle size  prediction  Red Dog  Sullivan  tailings  temperature  underground  waste rock 


  6. J. Robertson and G. Cornell. Blast Fractionation of Sulfides and Carbonates – Implications for Operational Classification of Mine Rock. Presented at the 2023 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  geology  liberation  mineralogy  NP  PAG  particle size  prediction  Rainy River  waste rock 


  7. Price W. (Bill). Brief Overview of the Procedures used in the Prediction of Drainage Chemistry from Sulfidic Geological Materials. Presented at the 2006 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  closure  drainage chemistry  guidelines  kinetic test  NP  operating  PAG  pre-development  prediction 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. List of Potential Information Requirements in Metal Leaching/ Acid Rock Drainage Assessment and Mitigation Work (MEND Project 5.10E)

  8. Morin K. and N. Hutt. Case Studies and Guidelines for Drainage-Chemistry Prediction. Presented at the 2005 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Ekati  guidelines  highway  mineralogy  NP  prediction  QAQC 


  9. Day S., K. Sexsmith, D. MacGregor, P. Mehling, S. Shaw and U. Kestler. Cold Temperature Effects on Geochemical Weathering. Presented at the 2005 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  drainage chemistry  NP  prediction  temperature 


  10. Lawrence R.. Determination of NP in ARD Prediction. Presented at the 1996 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  NP  prediction 


  11. K. Salzsauler. From Silicates to Solutions: Practical Insights from the Ekati Mine Effective Neutralization Potential Study. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  kinetic tests  mineralogy  NP  ore  PAG  prediction  waste rock 


  12. K. Salzsauler. From Theory to Practice: Defining Effective Neutralization Potential for Acid Rock Drainage Characterization Studies. Presented at the 2023 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  kinetic test  mineralogy  NP  PAG  prediction 


  13. J. Cole, A. Cleaver, E. Berryman, W. (Bill) Price and R. Goulet. Lessons Learned in the Reporting of Geochemical Characterization Studies in Canada. Presented at the 2023 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  geology  NP  PAG  predevelopment  prediction  QAQC  rare earth  regulation  sampling 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Developing a Proof-of-Concept Environmental Geochemistry Database in Canada: Lessons on Metadata Standards

  14. Downing B. and H.E. Madeisky. Lithogeochemical Methods for Acid Rock Drainage Studies and Prediction. Presented at the 1999 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  geology  mineralogy  NP  prediciton 


  15. Mattson B.. ML/ARD Prediction: FeCO3 and Low-Sulphide Materials. Presented at the 2005 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  guidelines  kinetic test  NP  prediction 


  16. Jambor J., J. Dutriazac and M. Raudsepp. Neutralization Potentials of Some Common and Uncommon Rocks and Some Pitfalls in NP Measurements. Presented at the 2005 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  mineralogy  NP  prediction 


  17. Walker S.R., J. Millard, J. Andrina and S. Sibbick. Predicting ML/ARD from Low Acid Potential and Low Carbonate Neutralization Potential Rock; Baffinland Iron Mines Mary River Project, Nunavut, Canada. Presented at the 2013 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  kinetic tests  Mary River  NP  PAG  predevelopment  prediction  waste rock 


  18. 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 


  19. Shea J.. The 1B Hydraulic System (CBDC). Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  Cape Breton  discharge  flooded underground  hydrology  NP  water management 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. The 1B Hydraulic System

  20. K. Morin, J. Leroux, A. Lamontagne, M. Lévesque Michaud, E. Dy, K. Tufa and F. Colombo. Troilus Gold-Copper Mine Site - Updated and Corrected ML-ARD Predictions Requiring Multi-Faceted and Integrated Studies. Presented at the 2024 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  CO2 capture  kinetic tests  mineralogy  NP  PAG  prediction  waste rock 


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

    KEYWORDS:  NP  PAG  risk assessment 


  22. Nicholson R.V., D. Skruch, D. Amores, S. Barabash, E. Cullen and P. Blanchard. Voisey’s Bay Nickel Mine: A Unique Approach to Mine Rock Management in the 1990s with a Follow-up Assessment in 2017. Presented at the 2018 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  NP  PAG  prediction  segregation  underwater  Voisey's Bay  waste rock 


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