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 More on EIAs for Mines, New, Expanded, or ClosingThursday, March 15, 2012Integral to any new mine or expansion of a mine is the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). If you seek to significantly expand the mine’s tailings, waste rock, or heap leach facilities, you may have to prepare a new or supplemental EIA read more » Evaluating Mining Project EIAsThursday, March 15, 2012The Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide at this link has a publication all prospective miners and mine investors should read. The publication is free to download. I have, and recommend you do so too. The document is Guidebook for Evaluating Mining Project EIAs. read more » Heap Leach Acid Mists Conundrum from ZambiaFriday, February 17, 2012Here is a conundrum for those interested in heap leach pad operation. It arises from a heap leach pad in Zambia. read more » Project Objectives for Management of Tailings, Waste Rock, and Heap Leach PadsThursday, January 12, 2012As in any project, set the project objectives before you do anything else. Here are some objectives grouped according to the major activities (tasks) that are commonly used in mine waste disposal projects. read more » Valley Heap Leach Pads in Cold ClimatesTuesday, November 01, 2011Here's an interesting issue: how to design a heap leach pad in a cold climate? The problem is in a cold place, the lixiviant that is introduced to the top of the pad of rock may freeze before it seeps through the pile of ore. read more » |
