Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
ENMI12
Module 12: Decommissioning and Reclamation (Optional)
Outcome
Examine the processes
involved in the
decommissioning and
reclamation of mines
and orphaned wells.
Indicators
| (a) | Explain the concept of decommissioning and its importance. |
| (b) | Investigate the historical development of decommissioning and reclamation of mines and orphaned wells, including the involvement of First Nations and Métis peoples. |
| (c) | Analyze the impact of orphaned mines and wells on the natural water supply (i.e., sustainability of the animals, plants and the health of communities including the Indigenous peoples). |
| (d) | Discuss the current government acts and regulations overseeing the end-of-life process for mining and drilling operations. |
| (e) | Describe the role of organizations (e.g., Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee) in quality control of decommissioning and reclamation projects. |
| (f) | Identify the elements of a decommissioning and reclamation plan. |
| (g) | Describe how an end-of-life plan is developed to determine the real cost and what needs to be done for each project. |
| (h) | Explore environmental elements (e.g., replacing the soil and aggregate, planting trees and having proper runoff for lakes and streams) in decommissioning and reclaiming a site. |
| (i) | Explain the importance of continuous monitoring of a reclaimed site. |
| (j) | Discuss the role of Indigenous partnerships, resource companies and The Saskatchewan First Act in reestablishing sites. |
| (k) | Explore how native prairie grasses, wetland and forested areas are reestablished. |
| (l) |
Conduct a case study of the decommissioning and reclamation of Cluff Lake uranium mine including:
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| (m) | Investigate other uses (e.g., hydrogen or carbon dioxide gas storage and tourism) of underground mine formations and petroleum reservoirs. |
| (n) | Discuss when a mining or petroleum company can officially be released from responsibility of a site. |
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