Environmental considerations in tailing disposal

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
G. W. Poling
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
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10
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1979

Abstract

This paper evaluates current environmental protection legislation, guidelines and criteria, focusing mainly on the land and water disposal of mill tailings. Effluent criteria and regulatory mechanisms are proposed, and submarine tailing disposal is discussed at length. The importance of basing regulations on the best available rationale is stressed.
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APA: G. W. Poling  (1979)  Environmental considerations in tailing disposal

MLA: G. W. Poling Environmental considerations in tailing disposal. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 1979.

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