Waste rock management and environmental monitoring components

Crows Nest Resources Ltd. has been operating the Line Creek Project near Sparwood, British Columbia since 1981. The steep mountainous terrain and limited economic opportunities for waste rock management have dictated an innovative approach to mine planning. Rock drain applications at the Line Cr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reeves, Gerald S., Thorner, Jim A.
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/12581
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Summary:Crows Nest Resources Ltd. has been operating the Line Creek Project near Sparwood, British Columbia since 1981. The steep mountainous terrain and limited economic opportunities for waste rock management have dictated an innovative approach to mine planning. Rock drain applications at the Line Creek Project have been vital in maintaining the viability of the project.