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Use of lithologic descriptions for waste rock characterization : case studies from the Eskay Creek project Stewart, C. J.; Higgs, T. W.; Napier, William A.

Abstract

This paper outlines the program conducted at Eskay Creek to assess acid generation potential with a focus on the use of lithology and geochemical tests for classification and project planning. The paper discusses variation within rock types and in particular differences in behaviour of massive and brecciated forms of Rhyolite. A primary recommendation is that geological site-specific information be merged with the geochemical sampling, analyses and interpretation work. Other recommendations for ARD programs for new projects are also included.

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Title
Use of lithologic descriptions for waste rock characterization : case studies from the Eskay Creek project
Creator
Stewart, C. J.; Higgs, T. W.; Napier, William A.
Contributor
British Columbia Mine Reclamation Symposium; University of British Columbia. Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering
Date Issued
1994
Description
This paper outlines the program conducted at Eskay Creek to assess acid generation potential with a focus on the use of lithology and geochemical tests for classification and project planning. The paper discusses variation within rock types and in particular differences in behaviour of massive and brecciated forms of Rhyolite. A primary recommendation is that geological site-specific information be merged with the geochemical sampling, analyses and interpretation work. Other recommendations for ARD programs for new projects are also included.
Genre
Conference Paper
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2010-02-19
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
DOI
10.14288/1.0042258
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/20567
Affiliation
Non UBC
Peer Review Status
Unreviewed
Scholarly Level
Other
Copyright Holder
British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation
Rights URI
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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