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How pit lakes are helping reclamation in Alberta’s oil sands

In the heart of Alberta’s oil sands region, a lake sits next to Suncor Energy’s Mildred Lake operation.  On the surface, it looks like one of the countless natural lakes dotting the boreal forest north of Fort McMurray. But several metres below, it tells a different story.  Base Mine Lake is not a natural lake—it’s a demonstration pit lake at one of the industry’s oldest mines.  Once a tailings pond, Base Mine Lake was capped with water in 2012 …
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The Niagara Independent broke the news in Welland, Canada on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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