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* 1.7 Layout and How to Use
 
* 1.7 Layout and How to Use
 
==2.0 CHAPTER 2: THE ARD PROCESS (RENS VERBURG)==
 
==2.0 CHAPTER 2: THE ARD PROCESS (RENS VERBURG)==
2.1 Definition of ARD and Key Terms
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* 2.1 Definition of ARD and Key Terms
2.2 History and Impacts of ARD
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* 2.2 History and Impacts of ARD
2.3 Implications of ARD to companies, governments and public
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* 2.3 Implications of ARD to companies, governments and public
2.4 The Acid Generation Process
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* 2.4 The Acid Generation Process
2.4.1 The Sulphur Cycle and Weathering Products
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** 2.4.1 The Sulphur Cycle and Weathering Products
2.4.2 ARD Process & Migration
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** 2.4.2 ARD Process & Migration
2.5 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
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* 2.5 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
2.6 References
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* 2.6 References
 
==3.0 CHAPTER 3: CORPORATE, REGULATORY AND COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK (JOHN WATES)==
 
==3.0 CHAPTER 3: CORPORATE, REGULATORY AND COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK (JOHN WATES)==
3.1 Introduction
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* 3.1 Introduction
3.2 GARD- Guide Road Map
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* 3.2 GARD- Guide Road Map
3.3 Corporate Guidance
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* 3.3 Corporate Guidance
3.4 Sustainability Considerations
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* 3.4 Sustainability Considerations
3.5 Regulatory Guidance
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* 3.5 Regulatory Guidance
3.5.1 Global Regulatory Guidance
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** 3.5.1 Global Regulatory Guidance
3.5.2 Country Regulatory Guidance
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** 3.5.2 Country Regulatory Guidance
3.5.2.1 Australia
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*** 3.5.2.1 Australia
3.5.2.2 Canada
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*** 3.5.2.2 Canada
3.5.2.3 Chile
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*** 3.5.2.3 Chile
3.5.2.4 China
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*** 3.5.2.4 China
3.5.2.5 EU
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*** 3.5.2.5 EU
3.5.2.6 Indonesia
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*** 3.5.2.6 Indonesia
3.5.2.7 Peru
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*** 3.5.2.7 Peru
3.5.2.8 Russia
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*** 3.5.2.8 Russia
3.5.2.9 South Africa
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*** 3.5.2.9 South Africa
3.5.2.10 USA
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*** 3.5.2.10 USA
3.5.2.11 Others
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*** 3.5.2.11 Others
3.6 Mine Phase Considerations
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* 3.6 Mine Phase Considerations
3.6.1.1 Exploration
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** 3.6.1.1 Exploration
3.6.1.2 Assessment
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** 3.6.1.2 Assessment
3.6.1.3 Design
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** 3.6.1.3 Design
3.6.1.4 Construction
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** 3.6.1.4 Construction
3.6.1.5 Operation
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** 3.6.1.5 Operation
3.6.1.6 Closure
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** 3.6.1.6 Closure
3.6.1.7 Post Closure
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** 3.6.1.7 Post Closure
3.7 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
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** 3.7 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
3.8 ARD Guidance FAQ's
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** 3.8 ARD Guidance FAQ's
3.9 References
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** 3.9 References
 
==4.0 CHAPTER 4: DEFINING THE PROBLEM – CHARACTERIZATION (DEVIN CASTENDYK)==
 
==4.0 CHAPTER 4: DEFINING THE PROBLEM – CHARACTERIZATION (DEVIN CASTENDYK)==
 
4.1 Introduction
 
4.1 Introduction
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5.9.6.1 Static Methods
 
5.9.6.1 Static Methods
 
5.9.6.2 Kinetic Methods
 
5.9.6.2 Kinetic Methods
5.10 Geochemical Modeling of ARD for Characterization and Remediation
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5.10
5.11 Relation to ARD Mitigation Methods
 
5.12 Evaluation Approaches
 
5.12.1 NMD and Saline Drainage Considerations
 
5.12.2 Scale-up Considerations
 
5.12.3 "Yes/no" Prediction
 
5.12.4 Quantitative ARD Prediction
 
5.13 Certainty of Prediction
 
5.14 Usefulness and Limitations of Geochemical Modeling
 
5.15 ARD Prediction FAQ's
 
5.16 References
 
==6.0 CHAPTER 6: PREVENTION AND MITIGATION (WARD WILSON)==
 
6.1 Introduction
 
6.2 Objectives of Prevention and Mitigation
 
6.3 The ARD Prevention and Mitigation Approach
 
6.4 Relevance of ARD Source
 
6.5 Consideration of ARD Factors
 
6.6 ARD and Metal Leaching and Sulphate Production
 
6.7 Climatic and Other Factors
 
6.8 Phased Approach
 
6.9 Overview of Methods
 
6.9.1 Remining
 
6.9.2 Special Handling Methods
 
6.9.2.1 Incorporation in Mine Plan
 
6.9.2.2 Segregation
 
6.9.2.3 Desulphidization
 
6.9.2.4 Compaction and Physical Tailings Conditioning
 
6.9.2.5 Encapsulation and Layering
 
6.9.2.6 Blending
 
6.9.2.7 Co-disposal
 
6.9.2.8 Permafrost and Freezing
 
6.9.3 Additions and Amendment Methods
 
6.9.3.1 Passivation
 
6.9.3.2 Alkaline materials
 
6.9.3.3 Organics
 
6.9.3.4 Bactericides
 
6.9.4 Water Management Methods
 
6.9.4.1 Hydrodynamic controls
 
6.9.4.2 Dewatering
 
6.9.4.3 Diversion
 
6.9.4.4 Filling
 
6.9.4.5 Seals
 
6.9.5 Dry Cover Methods
 
6.9.5.1 Organic
 
6.9.5.2 Soil
 
6.9.5.3 Limestone and Alkaline
 
6.9.5.4 Synthetic
 
6.9.5.5 Gas
 
6.9.5.6 Vegetation
 
6.9.6 Water Cover Methods
 
6.9.6.1 Subaqueous
 
6.9.6.2 Partial water cover
 
6.9.6.3 Wetland covers
 
6.9.7 Impact Mitigation
 
6.9.7.1 Attenuation
 
6.9.7.2 Dispersion
 
6.9.7.3 Stream Flow Regulation
 
6.9.7.4 Water recycle and reuse
 
6.10 Secondary Impacts
 
6.11 Evaluation of Alternatives
 
6.12 Design and Construction Considerations
 
6.13 Maintenance and Monitoring Considerations
 
6.14 Closure and Long-term Considerations
 
6.15 ARD Prevention and Mitigation FAQ's
 
6.16 References
 
==7.0 CHAPTER 7: DRAINAGE TREATMENT (ANDRE VAN NIEKERK)==
 
7.1 Introduction
 
7.2 Objectives of Drainage Treatment
 
7.3 The ARD Treatment Approach
 
7.4 Mine Drainage Collection
 
7.5 Mine Drainage Treatment Technologies
 
7.5.1 Active Treatment
 
7.5.2 Passive treatment technologies
 
7.5.3 Treatment residues and wastes
 
7.6 Recovery of useful products
 
7.7 Evaluation and Selection of Drainage Treatment Technologies
 
7.8 Frequently asked Questions
 
7.9 References
 
==8.0 CHAPTER 8: MONITORING (PETER CHAPMAN)==
 
8.1 Introduction
 
8.2 Objectives of Monitoring
 
8.3 The ARD Monitoring Approach
 
8.3.1 Risk Based Framework
 
8.3.2 Monitoring Components
 
8.4 Problem Formulation
 
8.4.1 Site Definition
 
8.4.2 Contaminants of Potential Concern (COPCs)
 
8.4.3 Receptors of Potential Concern (ROPCs)
 
8.4.4 Assessment and Measurement Endpoints
 
8.4.5 Reference Areas/Locations
 
8.4.6 Conceptual Site Model (CSM)
 
8.4.7 Risk Hypotheses
 
8.4.8 Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
 
8.5 Overview of Monitoring Approaches
 
8.5.1 Implementation Considerations
 
8.5.1.1 Health and Safety
 
8.5.1.2 Freshwater, Estuarine and Saline Receiving Environments
 
8.5.1.3 Source/Near- / Far-Field Monitoring
 
8.5.2 Discharge monitoring
 
8.5.3 Reference Comparisons
 
8.5.3.1 Upstream-Downstream
 
8.5.3.2 Gradient Monitoring Design
 
8.5.3.3 Reference Condition Design
 
8.5.4 Exposure Assessment
 
8.5.4.1 Data Collection
 
8.5.4.2 Comparison to Chemical Guidelines
 
8.5.4.3 Mercury Biomagnification
 
8.5.4.4 Environmental Fate
 
8.5.5 Effects Assessment
 
8.5.5.1 Bioavailability
 
8.5.5.2 Toxicity Testing
 
8.5.5.3 Resident Community Structure Alteration
 
8.5.5.4 Investigation of Causation
 
8.5.5.5 The Value of Integrated Assessments
 
8.5.6 Risk Characterisation
 
8.5.7 Uncertainty
 
8.5.8 Monitoring and Management
 
8.6 Monitoring Specifics
 
8.6.1 Sampling
 
8.6.2 Analysis
 
8.6.3 QAQC Considerations
 
8.6.3.1 Data Generation and Acquisition
 
8.6.3.2 Data Management
 
8.6.3.3 Data Verification, Validation and Usability
 
8.6.3.4 Performance Assessment and Oversight
 
8.7 ARD Monitoring FAQ's
 
8.8 References
 
==9.0 CHAPTER 9: MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (KAREN CLARKE-WHISTLER/ANDY ROBERTSON)==
 
9.1
 
9.1.1 Management
 
9.1.2 Performance Assessment (PA)
 
9.2 Designing for Closure
 
9.3 Disciplines, Knowledge and Experience Requirements
 
9.4 Developing an ARD Management Plan (MP)
 
9.4.1 Defining the Problem
 
9.4.2 ARD, NMD and Saline Drainage
 
9.4.3 Gathering Data and Information
 
9.4.4 Generating Multiple Solutions
 
9.4.5 Analyzing and Selecting a Solution
 
9.4.5.1 Modelling and Assessment
 
9.4.5.2 Selecting a Solution
 
9.4.6 Testing the Solution
 
9.4.6.1 Testing Assumptions and Designs
 
9.4.6.2 Risk Assessment and Management
 
9.4.7 Assembling the ARD Management Plan
 
9.5 Implementing the ARD Management Plan
 
9.5.1 Mine Planning and Design
 
9.5.2 Construction
 
9.5.3 Operations
 
9.5.4 Monitoring Performance
 
9.5.5 Adjusting and Modifying the Plan
 
9.5.5.1 Data Retention
 
9.5.5.2 Closure Considerations
 
9.5.5.3 ARD Management FAQ's
 
9.5.5.4 References
 
==10.0 CHAPTER 10: ARD COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION (TISHA GREYLING)==
 
10.1 Introduction
 
10.2 The Business Case For Stakeholder Engagement
 
10.2.1 Corporate social risk and consequences
 
10.2.2 Benefits of good stakeholder engagement
 
10.2.3 The role of regulatory and other requirements
 
10.2.4 In-country laws
 
10.2.5 International conventions, guidelines and standards
 
10.2.6 Lenders’ requirements
 
10.3 Objectives Of Stakeholder Engagement
 
10.4 Good-Practice Principles And Approaches
 
10.4.1 Key principles and approaches
 
10.4.2 Identify stakeholders
 
10.4.3 Other principles
 
10.5 Effective Engagement
 
10.5.1 Within Companies
 
10.5.2 With Regulators
 
10.5.3 With Communities
 
10.5.4 With other stakeholders
 
10.5.5 Communication and Consultation by Regulators and Communities
 
10.6 Stakeholder Engagement For Each Mining Phase
 
10.6.1 Exploration
 
10.6.2 Assessment
 
10.6.3 Design
 
10.6.4 Construction
 
10.6.5 Operation
 
10.6.6 Closure and post-closure
 
10.7 Time, Resources and Costs
 
10.8 Roles And Responsibilities
 
10.8.1 The mining company
 
10.8.2 Government
 
10.8.3 Stakeholders
 
10.9 Evaluation and Reporting
 
10.9.1 Record-keeping
 
10.9.2 Evaluation
 
10.9.3 Reporting to neighbours and in-country stakeholders
 
10.9.4 Reporting internationally
 
10.10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
10.11 References
 
==11.0 CHAPTER 11: ARD MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK (BETH BELOFF)==
 
11.1 Introduction (brief, ~1/2 page)
 
11.2 Developing Industry, Regulatory and Community Approaches
 
11.3 Ongoing Research
 
11.4 Conferences and Training
 
11.5 ARD Technology FAQ's
 
12.0 REFERENCES
 

Revision as of 20:57, 22 October 2007

1.0 CHAPTER 1: THE GARD GUIDE

  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 ARD Management - The Business Case
  • 1.3 Scope and Objectives of the GARD Guide
  • 1.4 Relation to other guides
  • 1.5 Approach of the GARD Guide
    • 1.5.1 ARD/NMD/SD
    • 1.5.2 Mine Phase
    • 1.5.3 Facility
    • 1.5.4 Climate
    • 1.5.5 Commodity
  • 1.6 Sustainability
  • 1.7 Layout and How to Use

2.0 CHAPTER 2: THE ARD PROCESS (RENS VERBURG)

  • 2.1 Definition of ARD and Key Terms
  • 2.2 History and Impacts of ARD
  • 2.3 Implications of ARD to companies, governments and public
  • 2.4 The Acid Generation Process
    • 2.4.1 The Sulphur Cycle and Weathering Products
    • 2.4.2 ARD Process & Migration
  • 2.5 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
  • 2.6 References

3.0 CHAPTER 3: CORPORATE, REGULATORY AND COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK (JOHN WATES)

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 GARD- Guide Road Map
  • 3.3 Corporate Guidance
  • 3.4 Sustainability Considerations
  • 3.5 Regulatory Guidance
    • 3.5.1 Global Regulatory Guidance
    • 3.5.2 Country Regulatory Guidance
      • 3.5.2.1 Australia
      • 3.5.2.2 Canada
      • 3.5.2.3 Chile
      • 3.5.2.4 China
      • 3.5.2.5 EU
      • 3.5.2.6 Indonesia
      • 3.5.2.7 Peru
      • 3.5.2.8 Russia
      • 3.5.2.9 South Africa
      • 3.5.2.10 USA
      • 3.5.2.11 Others
  • 3.6 Mine Phase Considerations
    • 3.6.1.1 Exploration
    • 3.6.1.2 Assessment
    • 3.6.1.3 Design
    • 3.6.1.4 Construction
    • 3.6.1.5 Operation
    • 3.6.1.6 Closure
    • 3.6.1.7 Post Closure
    • 3.7 Neutral and Saline Mine Drainage
    • 3.8 ARD Guidance FAQ's
    • 3.9 References

4.0 CHAPTER 4: DEFINING THE PROBLEM – CHARACTERIZATION (DEVIN CASTENDYK)

4.1 Introduction 4.2 Problem Definition Approach and Site Characterization 4.2.1 Exploration Phase 4.2.2 Assessment Phase 4.2.3 Mine Design Phase 4.2.4 Construction and Operation Phase 4.2.5 Closure Phase 4.2.6 Post Closure Phase 4.3 Characterization Methods 4.3.1 Sampling 4.3.2 Geophysical methods 4.3.3 Remote Sensing 4.4 Characterization of Potential Sources of ARD, NMD and SD 4.5 Commodity Specific Considerations 4.6 Approach for Risk Assessment Applied to ARD 4.7 ARD Problem Definition FAQ's 4.8 Chapter Conclusions 4.9 References

5.0 CHAPTER 5: PREDICTION (KIRK NORDSTROM)

5.1 Introduction 5.2 Objectives of Prediction Program 5.3 The ARD Prediction Approach 5.4 Relevance of ARD Source 5.5 Consideration of ARD Factors 5.6 Climatic Factors 5.7 ARD , Metal Leaching and Sulphate Production 5.8 Data Needs for Prediction 5.9 Prediction Tools 5.9.1 Geology and Lithological Considerations 5.9.2 Mineralogical Investigations 5.9.3 Field Measurements and Assessments 5.9.4 Geophysical Investigations 5.9.5 Hydrogeological/Hydrological Investigations 5.9.6 Overview of Testing Methods 5.9.6.1 Static Methods 5.9.6.2 Kinetic Methods 5.10