New recommendations to address tailings ponds in Alberta - The Environment Journal

New recommendations to address tailings ponds in Alberta - The Environment Journal

The Government of Alberta has received four new recommendations to help speed up oil sands mine water management and tailings pond reclamation. After extensive study and analysis, the Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee has released four new recommendations for Alberta and Canada. They are calling for new treatment technologies and increased community involvement in monitoring programs, as well as the establishment of standards for releasing…