Mine Water Management - Surface Water Solutions for Effective Mining Closures
Offered By: Australian Water School via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore innovative surface water solutions for effective mining closures in this informative webinar. Gain insights into the unique challenges mining activities pose to waterways and aquifers, and learn about short-term and long-term environmental risks. Discover proposed and completed closure solutions designed to mimic natural processes along watercourses. Delve into technical aspects of creek diversion, design considerations, and examine real-world examples such as the large-scale Marillana Creek diversion. Witness live footage of implemented solutions and participate in a Q&A session with mining industry experts. Understand the importance of preserving water bodies while protecting assets and human lives in the context of mine closures.
Syllabus
- Welcome | upcoming AWS training
- Presenter introduction | Polls
- Effective mining closures | presentation overview
- Creek diversion | technical aspects
- Design consideration
- Marillana Creek | large diversion example
- Marillana Creek live footage | Q&A
- Rio Tinto mine-related channel realignment
- Wrap up
Taught by
Australian Water School
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