BC MEND ML/ARD Annual Workshop

  1. O’Kane M., J. Taylor, J. Robertson, S. Pape, G. Tremblay and B. Kelley. A Review of Potential Improvements to Mine Rock Stockpile Construction Methods. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  gas  mitigation  options analysis  temperature  waste rock 

  2. Jones D., M. Edraki and J. Taylor. An Overview of the Information in the Proceedings of the 2022 ICARD Part 2. Presented at the 2022 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  backfill  climate change  codisposal  cover  deposition  failure  filter  lithium  mineralogy  pit lake  prediction  rare earth  Selbaie  treatment  waste rock 

  3. Birkham T. and M. O’Kane. Case Studies to Ignite Your Understanding of Combusting Waste Rock Management and Controls. Presented at the 2020 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  AP  backfill  deposition  encapsulation  gas  kinetic test  layering  mitigation  monitoring  particle size  prediction  segregation  temperature  waste rock  wind-erosion 

  4. Williams D.J.. Challenging the Myths of Mine Site Rehabilitation. Presented at the 2000 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  erosion  reclamation 

  5. O'Kane M., D. Christensen, K. Bonstrom and B. Huys. Evolution of Waste Rock Management and Cover System Design at BHPBilliton Iron Ore, Mt. Whaleback Operations, Western Australia. Presented at the 2011 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  dry cover  encapsulation  model  Mt Whaleback  store and release  waste rock 

  6. Zinck J.. Lime Sludge Management - An Update on Technologies. Presented at the 2003 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  lime  mitigation  prediction  solid residue  survey  treatment 

  7. Pearce S., A. Baisley and M. O’Kane. Quantitatively Assessing the Benefits of Managing Gas Entry into Waste Rock Dumps During Placement to Reduce Long-Term ML-ARD Risk. Presented at the 2017 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  gas  prediction  waste rock 

  8. Zinck J.. Update on Status of Sludge Management in Canada. Presented at the 2019 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  active treatment  costs  deposition  lime  metal recovery  regulation  solid residue 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Disposal, Reprocessing and Reuse Options for Acidic Drainage Treatment Sludge.

  9. Zinck J.. Update on Treatment Sludge Management: Properties, Stability and Disposal Options. Presented at the 2006 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  backfill  codisposal  deposition  lime  metal recovery  prediction  regulation  solid residue  treatment 

    Supporting Documents:

    1. Disposal, Reprocessing and Reuse Options for Acidic Drainage Treatment Sludge
    2. Comparison of AMD Treatment Processes and their Impacts on Sludge Characteristics

  10. Venhuis M., R. Nicholson and D. Yaschyshyn. Water Quality Expectations for Thickened Tailings and Lessons Learned at the Kidd Metsite TMA, Timmins, Ontario. Presented at the 2011 workshop.

    KEYWORDS:  deposition  hydrology  Kidd Creek  lime  loading  prediction  tailings  thickened  treatment 

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