Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

The scientific evaluation and modeling of the movement and dispersion of dissolved pollutants through groundwater and so...

The strategic identification, isolation, and management of specific origins of pollution at abandoned mine sites, such a...

A computational and mathematical approach to predict the movement, fate, and transformation of dissolved and particulate...

The systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and classifying pollutants and hazardous substances in mine soils, r...

A comprehensive scientific evaluation of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air quality at an abandoned mine to ident...

The earthmoving technique of reshaping mined slopes using natural landform contours to enhance visual integration, reduc...

The remaining unmined rock or mineral body directly above an underground excavation that serves as structural support fo...

The systematic inspection and measurement of the uppermost intact rock layer separating underground voids from the surfa...

The structural integrity assessment of rock pillars remaining above an underground mine void to prevent catastrophic sur...

Mining waste generated from leaching precious metals using cyanide solutions, containing residual cyanide compounds that...

The comprehensive handling and treatment of ore piles and liquids remaining from gold or silver extraction using cyanide...

An extraction process where crushed ore is stacked and treated with cyanide solution to dissolve precious metals, common...

The toxic byproducts and chemical residues remaining in ore piles after cyanide extraction processes are completed, cont...

Solid and liquid remnants from industrial gold and silver extraction processes using cyanide solutions, which may retain...

Small-scale test areas where different reclamation techniques are trialed and monitored to determine the most effective...

Systematic measurement and documentation of water quality parameters from mine discharge points. Essential for tracking...

The ecological constraint where certain plant and animal species cannot naturally colonize suitable reclaimed habitats d...

Fine-grained soil particles, particularly sodium-rich clays, that separate and migrate through pores under hydrodynamic...

A surface mining remediation technique using dragline excavators to recontour disturbed land, move overburden, and resha...

A temporary covering material applied to exposed mine waste and disturbed ground surfaces to suppress airborne dust emis...

The application of physical and chemical methods to reduce airborne particulate matter emanating from disturbed mining a...

The application of water, chemical suppressants, or physical barriers to control airborne particulate matter generated b...

Operational and engineering controls implemented to minimize airborne particulate emissions from mining, ore processing,...

An engineered or operational control implemented to reduce airborne particulate matter from exposed mine waste, weathere...