"Current State of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Yukon examines the participation of women and girls in STEM through educational endeavours and professional employment. This report was prepared by the Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) Associate Chair at Yukon College. The purpose of this report is to provide a current snapshot of the state of women and girls in STEM in Yukon with the aim of analyzing gaps and noting key indicators for success in STEM."--from Summary.
The mine life cycle, from exploration to mine closure can be fast-paced and volatile, therefore careful consideration should be given to remediation planning of mine sites. Ensuring strategies are developed which are both cost effective, and appropriate to the climate and biome of which the mine site is located, are essential. Of particular concern to gold-mining operations in Northern climates are waste by-products of cyanide degradation; metal leaching (ML) and acid mine drainage (AMD); and extreme cold conditions which have potential to hamper biological processes involved in bioremediation methods.
