Hydrogeologic Characterization and Environmental Issues at Mining Facilities (cont.)
Presented on Monday, April 29, 2013
Mining facilities pose distinct challenges when characterizing hydrogeologic settings to assess potential impacts during project development and permitting, start-up, during operations (e.g., mine dewatering, slope stability support), and after closure when groundwater remediation may be required. Mining facilities are typically associated with complex hydrogeologic settings and extreme environments. Mining projects typically involve consideration of fracture flow, regional-scale aquifers with local-scale dependencies, open pits, underground workings, groundwater-surface water interactions, waste rock dumps, tailings facilities, and development of pit lakes. These challenges provide opportunities for creative problem solving and innovation. This session provides a forum to discuss best practices, innovations, and issues in characterizing the hydrogeology and managing environmental issues at mining facilities.
Moderators:
Gaston Leone
ARCADIS US Inc., Highlands Ranch, CO
Gaston Leone is a principal hydrogeologist at ARCADIS. He has been conducting hydrogeologic studies at mining facilities for the past 20 years. His areas of expertise include hydrogeologic characterization, and groundwater remediation and modeling.
Tim J. Cox, PG, CGWP
ARCADIS US Inc., Highlands Ranch, CO
Mr. Cox is a Principal Geohydrologist with ARCADIS in Denver, Colorado where he is in charge of projects involving environmental characterizations, and development and evaluation of remedial actions. He received a B.S. in Geology and M.S. in Civil Engineering/Groundwater Engineering from Colorado State University. He is a Professional Geologist and a Certified Groundwater Professional with 21 years of experience. His areas of expertise include site characterizations involving fate and transport evaluations and numerical modeling, acid rock and mine drainage, and groundwater-surface water interactions.
Effect of Urbanization and Mining to an Alluvial Aquifer in Central Texas
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David H. Ju
, Anadarko, Houston, TX
Joe C. Yelderman Jr., Ph.D.
, Department of Geology, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Stephanie S. Wong
, Geosciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX
