A Framework to Assist Decision Making on Mine Drainage Related Environmental Issues in New Zealand.

Abstract

In New Zealand, water quality environmental issues related to mining are technically challenging, inconsistently regulated, and lack comprehensive local research. A research programme conducted by CRL Energy, Otago University, University of Canterbury and Landcare Research examines geochemical and biological impacts as well as management and remediation aspects of mine drainages on the West Coast of the South Island and in Southland. The main objective of this programme is to provide underpinning research into mine drainage in critical areas that will add consistency and robustness to consent conditions and streamline decision making processes for the mining sector. To achieve this, the geochemical, biological and remediation research will be placed into a publicly available decision-making framework document.

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Biological Sciences

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

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English

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© 2025 CRL Energy Ltd., All rights reserved

Publication Date

2009

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