Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):
2024
2023202220212020201920182017 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5780.
Objective:
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.
3. Apply novel characterization techniques to understand th...
Principal Investigator:Blais, Jules M Licensed Year(s):
2017
20162015 Summary:
The research team propose to develop tools to assess risks associated with legacy industrial developments in a northern setting. The team will investigate contaminants from the Giant Mine near Yellowknife Northwest Territories (NT), which operated between 1948 and 2004, producing a legacy of contaminants including arsenic, antimony, hydrocarbons, mercury, and others. This remediation strategy appl...
Principal Investigator:Davidson, Scott Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is a "non-intrusive" assessment, means no borehole or test pit will be drilled on the site and no water or soil samples will be collected or laboratory analyses. The majority of the work focus on desktop studies, by reviewing previous drilling reports, geological investigation reports, environmental assessment reports, claim reports, information at the go...
Principal Investigator:Robb, Tonia L Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
The objectives of the monitoring program are to ensure that the on-site remediation works remain effective; to ensure that site specific health risks are monitored; and to identify any long-term changes that might be indicative of failures of the remediation works.
The above objectives will be met by conducting a geotechnical inspection of the decommissioned mine, tailings and waste dump areas;...
Principal Investigator:Wright, Greg T Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
The objectives of the assessment are to collect sufficient soil, sediment and surface water samples in order to characterize the site and to determine areas that require remediation. Samples of the waste rock piles will also be evaluated to determine the potential for acid rock drainage. After the completion of the field program, a risk assessment will be completed to Health Canada protocols in ...
Principal Investigator:Ziervogel, Herb Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
The objective of this project is to determine the current environmental and physical condition of the site, in support of the development of a remedial action plan and remediation specifications for the site.
On Treasure Island, the field team will use shovel and hand auger to collect limited soil and waste rock samples for lab testing. The lab testing will focus on hydrocarbons and metals. Th...
Principal Investigator:Farrell, Rory Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
The objectives of this project are to characterize and delineate potential contaminants of concern at the Site, determine volumes of Hazardous Materials at the Site and identify potential borrow sources for landfilling at the Site (if necessary). A remedial action plan will then be developed outlining the most environmental, and cost effective method to restore the Site to its natural condition.
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Principal Investigator:Mitchell, Bill Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
The objectives of this study are to:
- Determine the number of adult Arctic grayling, suckers, and northern pike spawning in Baker Creek;
- Describe spawning habitat throughout Baker Creek;
- Provide evidence of successful spawning by observing and capturing recently emerged YOY (young-of-year);
- Observe and describe habitat use by YOY while in Baker Creek prior to outbound migration;
- Dete...
Principal Investigator:Fawcett, Skya Licensed Year(s):
2007
20062005 Summary:
The purpose of this project is to study the mobility, speciation, and mineralogical and geochemical controls on antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) originating from the Giant Mine. This research could aid in designing reclamation plans, resolving the relation between Sb and benthic diversity and identifying threats to the Great Slave Lake ecosystem. Understanding the movement and speciation of As and S...
Principal Investigator:Wiatzka, Gerd M Licensed Year(s):2007
2006
Summary:
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has assumed responsibility for the contaminated sites of the Indore and Beaverlodge (Hottah) Mines and is in the process of characterizing the ecological and human health and safety risks associated with the sites in order for remediation strategies to be developed.
The work involves manual sampling and measurement with minimal disturbance of site cond...