Principal Investigator:Donald, Derek Licensed Year(s):
2024
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5765.
The main objectives of the field work for 2023 will be (1) to determine if the Ekati Diamond Mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment, wildlife, and air quality; and (2) to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future.
In winter, water samples will be colle...
Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
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This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5447.
The objectives of this project are to: 1) determine the magnitude and rate of release of arsenic and other toxic elements from the Giant Mine tailings to groundwater; 2) evaluate remediation alternatives for tailings management, including the effects of proposed engineered covers; and, 3) apply novel characterization ...
Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):
2020
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4769.
The objectives of this project are to provide critical insights into the potential long-term water quality impacts that may arise from waste-rock weathering; to develop scaling relationships to predict contaminant release, transport, and attenuation in the field; and to inform closure-cover design to mitigate the gene...