Tag: tailing ponds
Solution for oil sands tailings ponds? Miracle fungus discovered by Saskatchewan researchers
Fungus has potential to clean up Alberta’s oil sands mining tailings ponds – Prof. Kaminskyj A natural strain of fungus discovered in Saskatoon by University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers could have the power to return life to Alberta’s oilsands, according to a press release. “The current methods of restoring these sites are not […]
New rules target tailings ponds – Alberta Energy Regulator
Fluid tailings must be ready to reclaim within 10 years of end of a mine’s life CALGARY, Alta. – New requirements issued by the Alberta Energy Regulator target oil sands tailings ponds, requiring performance reporting and ensuring progressive reclamation. “These new requirements will ultimately remove tailings from the landscape of Alberta,” said Jim Ellis, CEO of […]
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