Assessment of environmental impacts of by-products and enrichment sand

GTK's experts define the properties and environmental qualification of mining waste, and compile data as required by regulations, and with the required expertise.

We provide the following expertise:

  • Environmental qualification regulations for mining waste 
  • Mineralogical, chemical and solubility studies   
  • Formation potential of acidic leachate  
  • Stability classification of adjoining rocks 
  • Based on a bedrock type list or ad hoc procedure 

Solid practical experience

  • More than 10 years of experience in environmental qualification investigations on adjoining rocks and enrichment sand 
 

Guide on Best Environmental Practices for the Mining Industry

This guide is the first of its kind in Europe. It covers the entire lifecycle of mining operations, from ore prospecting and mine planning, through production, all the way to mine closure and restoration. The publication is the fruit of a joint financing project which GTK took part of.

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Contact our experts:

Geologist Hannu Luodes, hannu.luodes_gtk.fi
Geologist Teemu Karlsson, teemu.karlsson_gtk.fi