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Table of Contents

1. Preface
2. Introduction
3. Definitions
4. Sector Description
   • 4.1 Underground Mines
   • 4.2 Ore Processing
   • 4.3 Grinding and Crushing
   • 4.4 Ore Separation
   • 4.5 Dewatering
   • 4.6 Mine Closure
5. Reporting to the NPRI
   • 5.1 2006-2008 Reporting
   • 5.2 2009 Reporting
   • 5.3 Substances
   • 5.4 Exclusions
6. Criteria for Reporting of Substances
7. Questions and Answers
8. References and Bibliography

Appendix 1 – Comparison of 2006-2008 and 2009 NPRI Reporting Requirements for Tailings and Waste Rock
Appendix 2 – 2006 – 2008 NPRI Substances and Reporting for Tailings and Waste Rock
Appendix 3 – 2009 NPRI Substances and Reporting for Tailings and Waste Rock
Appendix 4 - Step-by-step Guide for Reporting Tailings and Waste Rock to the NPRI

Example Calculations

Sampling of Waste Rock: Information about sampling can be found in Chapter 8 of the document, "Prediction Manual for Drainage Chemistry from Sulphidic Geologic Materials".

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Disclaimer:  Should any inconsistencies be found between this Guidance and the official Canada Gazette Notice(s) published on December 5, 2009, the Canada Gazette Notice(s) will prevail.

Note: These notices are available from the “Reporting to the NPRI” section of the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) website at www.ec.gc.ca/npri.

 

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