Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

A passive treatment system consisting of a subsurface channel filled with limestone that treats acidic mine drainage in...

A passive treatment structure filled with limestone that removes acidity and metals from mine drainage under anaerobic c...

The process by which ecosystems restore ecological function and structure following human-induced damage from mining act...

A reclamation standard requiring the restoration of mined land to surface configurations that closely resemble the pre-m...

Preventive measures implemented during mine closure to minimize or eliminate the generation of acid rock drainage by iso...

The process by which arsenic compounds are converted into gaseous forms and released into the atmosphere from contaminat...

Material used to refill excavated areas or voids in abandoned mines during reclamation activities.

The systematic identification, classification, and testing of physical, chemical, and geotechnical properties of materia...

The process of compacting and stabilizing fill materials (rock, soil, or processed waste) placed in underground mine voi...

The process of evaluating and choosing appropriate fill material for reclamation purposes, considering factors including...

The process of choosing appropriate materials (waste rock, processed ore, or imported fill) and carefully placing them t...

The identification, evaluation, and procurement of suitable earth materials to fill voids, pits, and underground working...

The engineered selection and documentation of fill materials used to occupy excavated voids in underground mine workings...

The gradual vertical displacement and compaction of mine backfill material over time due to weight consolidation, water...

The process of refilling excavated areas with suitable materials to restore surface contours and provide structural stab...

The process of refilling excavated mine voids with suitable material such as waste rock, tailings, or imported fill to r...

The practice of transporting waste material or overburden from a reclamation site back to previously mined voids to elim...

The water flow rate when a stream reaches its maximum capacity within its channel without overflowing. This measurement...

The process of covering or sealing contaminated materials with engineered barriers such as clay liners, synthetic membra...

The comprehensive documentation of pre-mining environmental conditions that serves as a reference standard for measuring...

The environmental state of a site before mining activities begin, used as a reference point for measuring impacts and re...

A comprehensive characterization of physical, chemical, and biological conditions at an abandoned mine site before remed...

A comprehensive pre-remediation assessment documenting current soil chemistry, water quality, vegetation composition, wi...

A progressive mine reclamation technique where highwalls are cut into benches or steps, with mined material or approved...