Abandonment of mine tailings ponds

Abstract

In response to growing concern about the long-term environmental impact of abandoned mines and their tailing ponds, regulating authorities are beginning to request that abandonment plans be submitted with license applications. This paper suggests criteria that such plans should meet and emphasizes the need to ensure that adequate funding will be available to implement abandonment plans. Anvil Mines in the Yukon is described as an example. © 1986 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.