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Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration UNDERWATER TAILING PLACEMENT AT ISLAND COPPER MINE : A SUCCESS STORY by George W. Poling Derek V. Ellis James W. Murray Timothy R. Parson Clem A. Pelletier
This book documents the most extensive study ever on the use of deep sea tailing placement at the Island Copper Mine on Canadas Vancouver Island. The study examined all aspects of this innovative program which utilized 400 million tons of tailing solids beginning with its initial implementation in 1971 to five years after the mines closure in 1995. Coverage includes placement program engineering chemical biological cost savings and environmental considerations. Includes 8 color pages.