Mine Site Reclamation Policy for the Northwest Territories (DIAND, 2002)
This 2002 policy document establishes federal standards and principles for mine site reclamation in the Northwest Territories, addressing environmental protection, closure planning, financial security requirements, and the allocation of reclamation liability between mining operators and the Crown. It sets out mandatory elements for closure and reclamation plans, financial assurance mechanisms, and regulatory coordination to ensure sustainable mining development and reduce long-term government environmental liability.
- Date
- 2002
- Document type
- Report
- Parties
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND), Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc., Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Northwest Territories Water Board
- Locations
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Mackenzie Valley, Canada
- Parameters
- mine site reclamation, closure costs, financial security, environmental liability, water quality, tailings disposal, waste rock management, progressive reclamation, post-closure monitoring, acid mine drainage, mine closure and reclamation planning
- Pages
- 18
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