development of a global acid rock drainage (gard) guide phase i project summary
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Development of a Global Development of a Global Acid Rock Drainage Acid Rock Drainage
(GARD) Guide(GARD) Guide
Phase I Project SummaryPhase I Project Summary
GARD Guide Steering CommitteeGARD Guide Steering Committee Clive Bell – ACMERClive Bell – ACMER Rich Borden – Rio Tinto/INAPRich Borden – Rio Tinto/INAP Linda Broughton – BHP/INAPLinda Broughton – BHP/INAP Charles Bucknam – Newmont/ADTICharles Bucknam – Newmont/ADTI Meiring du Plessis – WRC, South AfricaMeiring du Plessis – WRC, South Africa Linda Figueroa – CSM/ADTILinda Figueroa – CSM/ADTI Anne-Marie Fleury – ICMMAnne-Marie Fleury – ICMM Ross Gallinger – IAMGOLD/INAPRoss Gallinger – IAMGOLD/INAP Elizabeth Gardiner – MAC/MENDElizabeth Gardiner – MAC/MEND Adam Jarvis – University of Newcastle, UK/PADREAdam Jarvis – University of Newcastle, UK/PADRE Bruce Kelley – Rio Tinto/INAPBruce Kelley – Rio Tinto/INAP Denis Kemp – Falconbridge/INAP/MENDDenis Kemp – Falconbridge/INAP/MEND Bill Price – NRCan/MENDBill Price – NRCan/MEND Dave Salmon – Anglo AmericanDave Salmon – Anglo American Jos Schaekers – SA Based ConsultantJos Schaekers – SA Based Consultant Steve Slater – Rio Tinto/INAPSteve Slater – Rio Tinto/INAP Gilles Trembley – NRCan/MENDGilles Trembley – NRCan/MEND Amber Turner – INAPAmber Turner – INAP David Williams – US BLM, ADTIDavid Williams – US BLM, ADTI Chris Wolkersdorfer – PADRE/IMWA/TU Bergakademie FreibergChris Wolkersdorfer – PADRE/IMWA/TU Bergakademie Freiberg Paul Ziemkiewicz – University of West VirginiaPaul Ziemkiewicz – University of West Virginia
Phase I Project ObjectivesPhase I Project Objectives
Determine and engage stakeholdersDetermine and engage stakeholders Identify existing guidesIdentify existing guides Develop GARD Guide frameworkDevelop GARD Guide framework Define GARD Guide contentDefine GARD Guide content Determine position on INAP websiteDetermine position on INAP website Develop action plan to develop GARD GuideDevelop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop terms of reference for consultants Develop terms of reference for consultants
for next phase as appropriatefor next phase as appropriate Estimate costs and timeframe to produce Estimate costs and timeframe to produce
the GARD Guidethe GARD Guide
Phase I ActivitiesPhase I Activities Established a Steering CommitteeEstablished a Steering Committee Produced components of development plan Produced components of development plan
for reviewfor review Conducted 3 Steering Committee calls, Conducted 3 Steering Committee calls,
several individual calls and many e-mail several individual calls and many e-mail communicationscommunications
Completed draft Phase I project reportCompleted draft Phase I project report Collected and responded to Steering Collected and responded to Steering
Committee Comments on draft reportCommittee Comments on draft report Prepared INAP and GA presentationsPrepared INAP and GA presentations
GARD Guide Business CaseGARD Guide Business Case
In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD Guide would be:Guide would be:
CurrentCurrent with available scientific and engineering with available scientific and engineering understanding understanding
ComprehensiveComprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD by covering all aspects of ARD formation and managementformation and management
GlobalGlobal by considering geographic differences in by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting climate and environmental setting
User friendlyUser friendly with web based access and search with web based access and search capability capability
UpdatableUpdatable via the web via the web AccessibleAccessible to a broad range of readers from those to a broad range of readers from those
with a lower technical knowledge to expertswith a lower technical knowledge to experts
GARD Guide CharacteristicsGARD Guide Characteristics
Flexible to accommodate site-specific issuesFlexible to accommodate site-specific issues Avoid duplication and build on existing guidelines Avoid duplication and build on existing guidelines
and compendiumsand compendiums Be consistent and promote a systematic approachBe consistent and promote a systematic approach Founded on a risk based approachFounded on a risk based approach Endorse a pro-active approach and encourage Endorse a pro-active approach and encourage
reduction and control at the sourcereduction and control at the source Be a “how to” guide and not a regulatory tool or a Be a “how to” guide and not a regulatory tool or a
design manualdesign manual Be globally targeted and avoid a NA biasBe globally targeted and avoid a NA bias Be based on proven, field tested technologiesBe based on proven, field tested technologies Cater to the life cycle of a mine (cradle to cradle)Cater to the life cycle of a mine (cradle to cradle)
Scope of GARD GuideScope of GARD Guide
Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidationto liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidation
Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpilesstockpiles
Applies to all commodities including base metals, Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uraniumgold, coal and uranium
Does NOT include:Does NOT include:• Acid sulphate soilsAcid sulphate soils• Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by pyrometallugical or
complex hydrometallurgical processes (eg. roasters and complex hydrometallurgical processes (eg. roasters and autoclaves)autoclaves)
Definitions, Nomenclature and AccessibilityDefinitions, Nomenclature and Accessibility
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
pH
Acid Rock DrainageNeutral Mine Drainage
Saline Drainage
Types of Drainage Produced by Sulphide Mineral Oxidation
Typical relation to drainage pH:
Typical drainage characteristics:
Saline Drainage:
• neutral to alkaline pH
• low heavy metals. May have moderate iron.
• moderate sulphate and calcium
Neutral Mine Drainage:
• near neutral to alkaline pH
• low to moderate heavy metals. May have elevated zinc and cadmium.
• low to moderate sulphate
Acid Rock Drainage:
• acidic pH
• moderate to elevated heavy metals
• elevated sulphate
Target AudienceTarget Audience
Companies, governments, consultants, Companies, governments, consultants, researchers, educators, communities, researchers, educators, communities, communities of interest, bankers and communities of interest, bankers and NGO’sNGO’s
Primary target audience is a scientist or Primary target audience is a scientist or engineer with a reasonable background in engineer with a reasonable background in chemistry and the basics of civil chemistry and the basics of civil engineering but not necessarily engineering but not necessarily specifically related to acidic drainage.specifically related to acidic drainage.
GARD Guide Table of ContentsGARD Guide Table of Contents
1.1. The GARD GuideThe GARD Guide2.2. The ARD ProcessThe ARD Process3.3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community FrameworkCorporate, Regulatory and Community Framework4.4. Defining the Problem – CharacterizationDefining the Problem – Characterization5.5. PredictionPrediction6.6. Prevention and Control (Mitigation)Prevention and Control (Mitigation)7.7. Drainage TreatmentDrainage Treatment8.8. MonitoringMonitoring9.9. Management and Performance AssessmentManagement and Performance Assessment10.10. ARD Communication and ConsultationARD Communication and Consultation11.11. ARD Management and Sustainability FrameworkARD Management and Sustainability Framework
AppendixAppendix
Figure 3 ARD Management Continuous Improvement Cycle
Consult Corporate, Regulatoryand Community Guidance
Develop ARD Management Plan• characterization• prediction• prevention/control• treatment
Implement ARDManagement Plan
Monitor Performance
Assess Performanceof ARD Management
Mine Phase:- Exploration - Operation- Feasibility/design - Closure- Construction - Post-closure
GARD Guide LengthGARD Guide LengthChapter GARD Guide Equivalent BC ARD Chapter
Title Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents etc.
10 14
1 The GARD Guide 8 11
2 The ARD Process 12 12
3 Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework
21 -
4 Defining the Problem – Characterization 22 -
5 Prediction 61 30
6 Prevention and Control 57 61
7 Drainage Treatment 40 53
8 Monitoring 37 14
9 Management and Performance Assessment
38 18
10 ARD Communication and Consultation 7 -
11 ARD Management and Sustainability Framework
6 -
Appendix 20 49
Total 339 262
Options to Develop GARD GuideOptions to Develop GARD Guide
Options to Develop GARD GuideOptions to Develop GARD Guide
Options to Develop GARD GuideOptions to Develop GARD Guide
Steps in GARD ProductionSteps in GARD Production
1.1. Select and set up web based document management systemSelect and set up web based document management system2.2. Select method to obtain Guide technical inputSelect method to obtain Guide technical input3.3. Identify/confirm roles and individuals to fill the rolesIdentify/confirm roles and individuals to fill the roles4.4. Issue RFP for technical input and select technical contributor(s)Issue RFP for technical input and select technical contributor(s)5.5. Finalize Table of Contents and knowledge mapsFinalize Table of Contents and knowledge maps6.6. Develop style guideDevelop style guide7.7. Assemble first draft of chaptersAssemble first draft of chapters8.8. Review chapters with Steering Committee and peer reviewersReview chapters with Steering Committee and peer reviewers9.9. Distribute draft chapters and post on web site for review Distribute draft chapters and post on web site for review 10.10. Test chapters with selected users in industry/government/NGO’sTest chapters with selected users in industry/government/NGO’s11.11. Consolidate comments and produce second draft of chaptersConsolidate comments and produce second draft of chapters12.12. Engage technical writer to edit chaptersEngage technical writer to edit chapters13.13. Engage web author to assemble chapters for the web Engage web author to assemble chapters for the web 14.14. Test web based Guide with selected usersTest web based Guide with selected users15.15. Revise and “go live”Revise and “go live”16.16. Establish Guide usage monitoring and maintenance systemEstablish Guide usage monitoring and maintenance system
Technical Contributor OptionsTechnical Contributor Options
Single consultant Single consultant Multiple consultants by chapters (including authors of Multiple consultants by chapters (including authors of
previous guides)previous guides) Multiple consultants/authors work on chapters Multiple consultants/authors work on chapters
(including authors of previous guides in global (including authors of previous guides in global working group)working group)
Donations for chaptersDonations for chapters Company contributionsCompany contributions Government research armsGovernment research arms Steering committee contributionsSteering committee contributions Mining associations manage chaptersMining associations manage chapters Global Alliance manage chaptersGlobal Alliance manage chapters
Technical Contributor “strawman”Technical Contributor “strawman”1.1. The GARD Guide – ed/LTC with input from INAP, Global Alliance The GARD Guide – ed/LTC with input from INAP, Global Alliance
and Steering Committeeand Steering Committee2.2. The ARD Process – selected consultant, possibly from academia, The ARD Process – selected consultant, possibly from academia,
chosen through RFPchosen through RFP3.3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework – selected Corporate, Regulatory and Community Framework – selected
consultant, possibly from academia, chosen through RFPconsultant, possibly from academia, chosen through RFP4.4. Defining the Problem – Characterization – selected consultant Defining the Problem – Characterization – selected consultant
chosen through RFPchosen through RFP5.5. Prediction – selected consultant chosen through RFPPrediction – selected consultant chosen through RFP6.6. Prevention and Control – selected consultant chosen through RFPPrevention and Control – selected consultant chosen through RFP7.7. Drainage Treatment – selected consultant chosen through RFPDrainage Treatment – selected consultant chosen through RFP8.8. Monitoring – selected consultant chosen through RFPMonitoring – selected consultant chosen through RFP9.9. Management and Performance Assessment – selected consultant Management and Performance Assessment – selected consultant
chosen through RFPchosen through RFP10.10. ARD Communication and Consultation – ed/LTC with input from ARD Communication and Consultation – ed/LTC with input from
INAP, Global Alliance and Steering CommitteeINAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committee11.11. ARD Management and Sustainability Framework – ed/LTC with ARD Management and Sustainability Framework – ed/LTC with
input from INAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committeeinput from INAP, Global Alliance and Steering Committee
ed - editorLTC – lead technical consultant
Document ManagementDocument Management
ChapterChapter StatusStatus Last UpdateLast Update ContributorContributor ContactContact
Position on INAP websitePosition on INAP website
ChallengesChallenges
Engaging a very busy industry and consulting Engaging a very busy industry and consulting communitycommunity
Synthesizing the vast body of informationSynthesizing the vast body of information Resolving differences in opinionResolving differences in opinion Making complex topics understandable and Making complex topics understandable and
usefuluseful Ensuring broad acceptanceEnsuring broad acceptance FundingFunding
Time and Cost EstimateTime and Cost Estimate
2 years2 years $250,000 US$250,000 US
Doable but aggressive!!
Unresolved IssuesUnresolved Issues scope of the Guide - special metallurgical process wastes (eg. scope of the Guide - special metallurgical process wastes (eg.
roasters and autoclaves) and ancient oxide capsroasters and autoclaves) and ancient oxide caps use of the term "ARD" and other nomenclature. use of the term "ARD" and other nomenclature. organizational structure to produce the Guide.organizational structure to produce the Guide. Technical contributors:Technical contributors:
• splitting chapterssplitting chapters• selected contributorsselected contributors• single or multiple RFP’s to consultantssingle or multiple RFP’s to consultants• picking and choosing members of consultant teamspicking and choosing members of consultant teams• engaging past guide authorsengaging past guide authors• Steering Committee draftingSteering Committee drafting• use of workshopsuse of workshops
simple, useable vs comprehensive knowledge mapssimple, useable vs comprehensive knowledge maps possible phased approach/trial run chapterpossible phased approach/trial run chapter use of literature reviews and past Guides use of literature reviews and past Guides role of the GArole of the GA GARD Guide roll-out step added to development planGARD Guide roll-out step added to development plan when to test the Guide with potential userswhen to test the Guide with potential users timeline (and cost)timeline (and cost)
RecommendationsRecommendationsINAP should:INAP should:
Proceed with the GARD Guide developmentProceed with the GARD Guide development Address acidic, neutral and saline drainageAddress acidic, neutral and saline drainage Target scientist or engineer readerTarget scientist or engineer reader Produce a Guide that is:Produce a Guide that is:
• ““how to” - not a literature summaryhow to” - not a literature summary• web-based with extensive search capabilityweb-based with extensive search capability• less than 350 pages + appendixless than 350 pages + appendix
Use technical editor or lead consultant approachUse technical editor or lead consultant approach Issue a RFP for at least some chaptersIssue a RFP for at least some chapters Develop a style guideDevelop a style guide Establish an external peer and stakeholder review Establish an external peer and stakeholder review
processprocess Consider a phased approach to Guide developmentConsider a phased approach to Guide development
Next StepsNext Steps
Provide guidance on unresolved issuesProvide guidance on unresolved issues Review, modify and finalize GARD Guide Review, modify and finalize GARD Guide
development reportdevelopment report Decide on a phased approachDecide on a phased approach Identify and secure fundingIdentify and secure funding Select an option for Guide development Select an option for Guide development
organizationorganization Select editor or lead technical consultant Select editor or lead technical consultant
to manage development of the Guideto manage development of the Guide Fill the roles in the organization chartFill the roles in the organization chart
Phase I work to completePhase I work to complete
INAP presentationINAP presentation GA presentationGA presentation Final steering committee callsFinal steering committee calls Finalize phase I reportFinalize phase I report
Expected completion – December 20, 2006Expected completion – December 20, 2006
Phase I Project Budget StatusPhase I Project Budget Status
$28,500 CDN + GST budget (included $5,500 for $28,500 CDN + GST budget (included $5,500 for optional travel/presentation) optional travel/presentation)
$15,000 CDN* spent to date$15,000 CDN* spent to date
$18,500 CDN* forecast to complete (assuming no $18,500 CDN* forecast to complete (assuming no significant new items)significant new items)
$10,000 CDN* forecast under budget$10,000 CDN* forecast under budget
* Includes GST
Development of a Global Development of a Global Acid Rock Drainage Acid Rock Drainage
(GARD) Guide(GARD) Guide
Phase I project summaryPhase I project summary
Phase I Project ObjectivesPhase I Project Objectives
Determine and engage stakeholdersDetermine and engage stakeholders Identify existing guidesIdentify existing guides Develop GARD Guide frameworkDevelop GARD Guide framework Define GARD Guide contentDefine GARD Guide content Determine position on INAP websiteDetermine position on INAP website Develop action plan to develop GARD GuideDevelop action plan to develop GARD Guide Develop terms of reference for consultants Develop terms of reference for consultants
for next phase as appropriatefor next phase as appropriate Estimate costs and timeframe to produce Estimate costs and timeframe to produce
the GARD Guidethe GARD Guide
GARD Guide Business CaseGARD Guide Business Case
In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD In comparison to existing ARD Guides, the GARD Guide will be:Guide will be:
CurrentCurrent with available scientific and engineering with available scientific and engineering understanding understanding
ComprehensiveComprehensive by covering all aspects of ARD by covering all aspects of ARD formation and managementformation and management
GlobalGlobal by considering geographic differences in by considering geographic differences in climate and environmental setting climate and environmental setting
User friendlyUser friendly with web based access and search with web based access and search capability capability
UpdatableUpdatable via the web via the web AccessibleAccessible to a broad range of readers from those to a broad range of readers from those
with a lower technical knowledge to expertswith a lower technical knowledge to experts
Scope of GARD GuideScope of GARD Guide
Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and Acid rock drainage, neutral mine drainage and saline drainage where contaminants are saline drainage where contaminants are released from solid to liquid phase by released from solid to liquid phase by sulphide mineral oxidationsulphide mineral oxidation
Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground Includes: tailing, waste rock, underground mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps mine and pit walls, pit lakes, spent ore heaps and low grade stockpilesand low grade stockpiles
Applies to all commodities including base Applies to all commodities including base metals, gold, coal and uraniummetals, gold, coal and uranium
Does NOT include:Does NOT include:• Acid sulphate soilsAcid sulphate soils• Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by Dissolution of sulphate salts produced by
pyrometallugical or hydrometallurgical processespyrometallugical or hydrometallurgical processes
GARD Guide Table of ContentsGARD Guide Table of Contents1.1. The GARD GuideThe GARD Guide2.2. The ARD ProcessThe ARD Process3.3. Corporate, Regulatory and Community Corporate, Regulatory and Community
FrameworkFramework4.4. Defining the Problem – CharacterizationDefining the Problem – Characterization5.5. PredictionPrediction6.6. Prevention and Control (Mitigation)Prevention and Control (Mitigation)7.7. Drainage TreatmentDrainage Treatment8.8. MonitoringMonitoring9.9. Management and Performance AssessmentManagement and Performance Assessment10.10. ARD Communication and ConsultationARD Communication and Consultation11.11. ARD Management and Sustainability FrameworkARD Management and Sustainability Framework
AppendixAppendix
Time and Cost EstimateTime and Cost Estimate
2 years2 years $250,000 US$250,000 US
RecommendationsRecommendationsINAP should:INAP should:
Proceed with GARD Guide development that:Proceed with GARD Guide development that:• Addresses acidic, neutral and saline drainageAddresses acidic, neutral and saline drainage• Targets a scientist or engineerTargets a scientist or engineer
Produce a Guide that:Produce a Guide that:• is “how to” - not a literature summaryis “how to” - not a literature summary• is Web-based with extensive search capabilityis Web-based with extensive search capability• contains less than 350 pages + appendixcontains less than 350 pages + appendix
Establish an external peer and stakeholder Establish an external peer and stakeholder review processreview process
Consider a phased approach to Guide Consider a phased approach to Guide developmentdevelopment