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