PANEL DISCUSSION: Sharing best practice of water management in legacy mines
Time: 4:30 pm
day: 25 April 2022
Details:
- What key lessons have you learnt from existing closed mines you’ll be taking forward?
- How are you planning for mine closures and where are you investing time and resource?
- What best practice can be taken from older mining nations?
- What can be done during an operational mine to prepare for a successful closure?
Speakers:
Peter is a Chartered Geologist initially specialising in land contamination, ground gas and landfill engineering. Over the last fifteen years he has been involved in assessing the impacts of abandoned metal mines in Wales, initially in consulting and then for the Governments’ regulator. Peter successfully steered remediation work at Brofiscin Quarry, a liquid chemical waste tip…Read more
Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) Work Experience Prior to 1989: Work for various B.C. mines 1989-1991: Environmental Consultant, Talisman Land Resource Consultants 1991-2003: Senior Technical Inspector, Reclamation Section, B.C. Ministry of Mines 2003-Present: Research Scientist, CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada Activities include: (1) assist mines in developing technically sound, cost effective ML/ARD and reclamation programs; (2) author various…Read more
Charles Dumaresq is Vice President, Science and Environmental Management with the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). He joined MAC in 2015, assuming a lead role on MAC’s work related to tailings management. He played a key role in reviewing and updating MAC’s world-leading guidance on tailings management. He was a member of the Advisory Group…Read more
Shirley has over 30 years of service with Hudbay Minerals and is currently the Manager, Environment and Systems. Shirley has held a key, on-going role within the management system for the last 18 years. That role has a strong focus on legal and other requirements, including understanding existing and changing regulations, associated standards and how…Read more
From exploration to closure, Helga has consulted and conducted research related to water quality, fisheries, and aquatic resources for 25 years. She founded Ecoreg Solutions in 2016 with a progressive vision for innovation, collaboration, work culture, and the belief that good water stewardship must guide our collective response to the intricate issues confronting aquatic resources…Read more
Linda is the Global General Manager, Corporate Environment, at Glencore International, based in Baar, Switzerland. In her current role, Linda provides corporate environmental leadership across Glencore’s portfolio, in over 35 countries and across more than 150 assets. Prior to Glencore, Linda held executive-level environment, permitting and sustainability roles for global mining companies including Barrick Gold…Read more