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Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines

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  • Abstract
  • Summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Mine Life Cycle Activities
  • 3. Environmental Concerns Through the Mine Life Cycle
  • 4. Recommended Environmental Management Practices
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Additional Resources
  • Appendix 1: MEND Reports Available
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures

List of Figures

  • Figure 1.1: Distribution of metal mining facilities subject to the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations in Canada in 2007
  • Figure 2.1: Activities of the mine life cycle
  • Figure 2.2: Typical activities of the mine operations phase
  • Figure 2.3: Cross section through a typical open pit mine
  • Figure 2.4: Cross section through a typical underground mine
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