A Framework to Assist Decision Making on Mine Drainage Related Environmental Issues

Abstract

Water quality environmental issues related to mining are site specific, 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 research into mine drainage in critical areas that will streamline and add consistency to 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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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Publication Date

2008

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