Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

A systematic evaluation of the probability and potential impact of ground surface collapse or deformation caused by unde...

The remaining fine-grained material left after mineral extraction, consisting of crushed rock, clay, and processing chem...

The process of chemically, physically, or biologically treating mining waste deposits to prevent erosion, leaching, and...

A systematic evaluation of subsurface cavities, voids, and structural integrity left behind after mining extraction to d...

The planned phased approach and methodology for filling underground mine voids or surface pits with approved material du...

The process of filling underground excavated spaces in closed mines with inert materials such as rock, sand, or cement-b...

An engineered approach to filling underground excavations left by subsurface mining operations using selected materials...

The engineering process of safely securing underground cavities and surface depressions created by mining extraction to...

The systematic analytical and geochemical assessment of solid and liquid mine materials to determine their physical prop...

The systematic analysis of non-ore rock material extracted during mining to determine physical, chemical, and geotechnic...

An integrated network of infrastructure and operational practices designed to collect, treat, and discharge or reuse wat...

The rise in groundwater levels that occurs after mining operations cease and dewatering systems are shut down, allowing...

The physical, chemical, and biological processes used to remove contaminants from water discharged from abandoned mines...

The engineered systems and facilities designed to process contaminated water from abandoned mines to meet discharge stan...

The phenomenon where groundwater or surface water quality in an abandoned mine initially improves when active pumping st...

Series of sequential treatment processes designed to remove contaminants from mine discharge before environmental releas...

The temporal delay between initial exposure of sulfide minerals to atmospheric oxygen and the onset of chemical oxidatio...

The process of separating different types of mine waste materials based on chemical composition, acid-generating potenti...

The process of removing contaminants and adjusting water chemistry from abandoned mines before discharge to surface wate...

The ecological restoration of abandoned mine sites through the deliberate establishment of indigenous plant species suit...

The process of introducing and cultivating indigenous plant and animal species adapted to local climate and soil conditi...

The ecological restoration process of planting and cultivating indigenous plant species native to a region to restore ha...

The period and point at which mine drainage changes from acidic to neutral pH, indicating that acid-generating potential...

The management and treatment of mine drainage that has neutral to alkaline pH, typically containing dissolved metals and...