04 mar 2025
Minería y metalurgia
Passive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution
Publicaciones
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Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a persistent environmental challenge. It occurs when sulfide minerals, exposed to air and water during mining, break down and produce acidic, metal-laden water. This contaminated water harms ecosystems, pollutes water sources and in general creates challenges for mining operations. Traditional treatment methods (active treatment technologies) can address AMD but are often costly and energy-intensive. On the other hand, passive treatment systems rely on natural biological, chemical and physical processes to treat AMD. These systems provide a more environmentally sustainable and efficient solution under the right conditions. This article explores passive treatment systems, including their types and longevity, highlighting their potential as a long-term environmental remediation approach.
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08 may 2024Energía eléctrica y renovablesCompressed air: a more precious resource than it may seem
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Jérémie Côté, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Management - Power Market
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07 may 2024Minería y metalurgiaOn the green road: electrification transforms the mining landscape in B.C.
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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01 may 2024Minería y metalurgiaGeochemistry – Part II: Predicting metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD) chemistry
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Todd McCracken, P.Geo
Department Manager, Mining and Geology
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15 abr 2024Minería y metalurgiaGeochemistry – Part I: What is metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD), and how does it occur?
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Todd McCracken, P.Geo
Department Manager, Mining and Geology
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25 mar 2024Minería y metalurgiaNitrogen compounds can be generated during mining operations and must be properly managed because of their potential harmful effects on aquatic life and human health. For example, nitrogen compounds can be released into the atmosphere when explosives are detonated or accumulated in ground water when explosive residues leach out. This liquid fraction is usually more problematic and requires special attention.
What we know about processing nitrogen compounds in mining effluents
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04 mar 2024Otras IndustriasOptimizing solutions for air quality and acoustics in industrial settings
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29 feb 2024Energía eléctrica y renovablesAn integrated and strategic approach to decarbonize industrial compagnies
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vicepresidente de Mercado de Energía y de Productos Químicos
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25 ene 2024Biocombustibles, petróleo y gasProducing iron ore for the direct-reduced iron market
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Catherine Pelletier, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Mining and Metals
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08 ene 2024Energía eléctrica y renovablesAdvanced HV-lab testing and condition assessments
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Ali Naderian, PhD, PEng, PE, SM IEEE
Principal Advisor, High Voltage Services
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12 dic 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesIn the pursuit of creating secure, adaptable and resilient workplaces, health and safety (H&S) practices are undergoing a transformation. Recognizing the need for more dynamic strategies, organizations are working to shape a proactive and employee-focused H&S culture. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a catalyst for change emerge: H&S plans now serve as instrumental tools, enabling companies to skillfully protect their most valuable asset—people. This blog article explores innovative practices that are reshaping H&S for a secure work environment, which aligns with the ESG framework and emphasizes corporate responsibility. Beyond ensuring safety, this new approach also prioritizes employee development and well-being in organizational strategies.Empowering health and safety: leveraging resilience and innovation in workplace
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06 dic 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesDeveloping a reliable mining decarbonization plan
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Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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07 nov 2023Minería y metalurgiaSulphide self-heating behaviours, risks, mitigation and prevention
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Patrick Beaulieu, EIT
Engineering Intern, Mechanical and Structural
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06 nov 2023Otras IndustriasPivo-Mesh and March-Mesh
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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11 oct 2023Minería y metalurgiaConveyor belt misalignment can negatively impact production and operating costs
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Luis Ramirez, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Mechanical
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29 sept 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesBBA experts are often called upon to design foundations on unsuitable soil in the industrial and mining sectors. This means we need to evaluate all possible options to design and build solid foundations and avoid dead-ends.Designing foundations on silty soil
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20 sept 2023Ingenious women – Yiru Wang
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Yiru Wang, P. Eng.
Mechanical Engineer
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09 ago 2023Minería y metalurgiaFatigue phenomena when designing industrial steel structures – Part 2
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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20 jul 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesEnsuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
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12 jul 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesPurposeful planning for mining decarbonization
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Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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23 jun 2023BBA está a muy próxima a lograr su objetivo de tener un 30 % de mujeres empleadas para 2030, un objetivo inspirado en la iniciativa 30 - 30 de Ingénieurs Canada. Nuestra empresa tiene la buena fortuna de beneficiarse de esta creciente combinación de géneros, que es una poderosa fuerza impulsora de creatividad e innovación. Todavía queda un largo camino por recorrer para lograr la paridad, pero estamos listos para hacer lo que sea necesario para que más mujeres sientan que realmente pertenecen a la ingeniería.Mujer ingeniosa – Tatiana Guerrero
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22 jun 2023Minería y metalurgiaFatigue phenomena when designing industrial steel structures – Part 1
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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21 jun 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesRespect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
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15 jun 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesOperational data: the driving force behind transparency
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Souheil Sabbagh
Vicepresidente de Experiencia Digital
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02 jun 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesAcoustic measurements: the effects of weather on sound propagation
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Annabelle Paré
Engineer, Environnemental Engineering
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31 may 2023"When I was young, I was really curious, and I wanted to understand everything. The first time I learned about natural resources was when I was watching Snow White. I thought it was fascinating that we could get diamonds out of the earth, and I wanted to learn more. That’s how I found out about engineering.Ingenious women – Lyne Ricard
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Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
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18 may 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesKnowledge as a catalyst: digital power systems take hold in industry
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Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.
Director, Management - Digital Power Systems
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03 may 2023Minería y metalurgiaProperly preparing a strategic plan to pump mine tailings
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Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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28 abr 2023Ingenious women – Julia Gartley
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Julia Gartley, P.Eng., MBA
Vicepresidenta de Salud, Seguridad y Sostenibilidad
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27 abr 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesPreserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
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10 abr 2023Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe transition to renewable energy is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about environmental benefits
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François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vicepresidente de Mercado Eléctrico y Energías Renovables
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