Northern Mine Remediation program

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…

Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been employed as passive treatment systems for metal contaminated mine drainage in Canada. However, relatively few CWs have been documented in northern environments and further studies are needed to understand the…

Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been employed as passive treatment systems for metal contaminated mine drainage in Canada. However, relatively few CWs have been documented in northern environments and further studies are needed to understand the…

In this review, we evaluate the challenges encountered and the adaptations required for the successful treatment of mine-impacted waters in cold climates with Passive Treatment Systems (PTSs). Engineered PTSs are modeled on natural wetlands, which…

Environmental and socio-economic effects assessment ensures that the effects of development activities are considered before they happen and that significant adverse effects will be mitigated. Dr. Amelie Janin, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in…

"The use of biochar as a soil amendment for mine affected soil revegetation was established as a field experiment in 2012. While the objective of the present report is to synthesize data collected over the past two years of the program, some…