5 Year Performance Review of Ekati's Processed Kimberlite Containment Facility (BHP Billiton, October to December 2004)
This 5-year performance review of Ekati's Long Lake Containment Facility (LLCF) for processed kimberlite evaluates operational lessons learned and presents multiple optimization options (Options 1-3c) for future development, operation, and closure. The document includes detailed technical analysis of beaching angles, ice entrainment, water quality management, and reclamation challenges, with recommendations for adaptive management strategies.
- Date
- Document type
- Report
- Parties
- BHP Billiton, Robertson GeoConsultants Inc., EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency
- Locations
- Ekati Diamond Mine, Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Arctic Circle, Long Lake, Cell A, Cell B, Cell C, Cell D, Cell E, Leslie Lake, Exeter watershed, Kodiak Lake, Fox Lake, Panda Lake, Beartooth
- Parameters
- processed kimberlite containment, water quality, suspended solids, beach erosion, ice entrainment, permafrost, vegetation coverage, revegetation, closure design, dust dispersion, wildlife impacts, metal uptake, drainage systems, sediment control, flocculants and coagulants, capital costs, operating costs, reclamation costs
- Pages
- 207
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