Join professionals for an interactive workshop advancing leading best practices in hard rock mine reclamation, with a focus on arid environments. Hands-On, Minds-On unites industry leaders, consultants, academics, and government agency representatives to explore innovative, real-world strategies for successful mine reclamation across the entire mine life cycle—from exploration to closure. Compelling case studies will spotlight cutting-edge research in slope stability, topsoil management, and revegetation.
More than a workshop, this is a collaborative working group creating a practical, expert-informed resource to drive progress in arid land reclamation across the mining sector. Lend your voice. Build connections. Shape the future of responsible mine reclamation in arid landscapes.
Workshop Sessions:
Best Practices in Mine Reclamation – A Resource for Arizona:
Julia Neilson; Research Professor Emerita of Environmental Science, University of Arizona (UA), Co-Director UA Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining.
Case Study: How to Build an Erosion Resistant Slope – Lessons from BHP Legacy Sites in Arizona:
Jon Pelletier; Professor of Geosciences; Satya Chataut, Principal Study Engineer, BHP; Dave Ludwick, Senior Consultant, SRK Consulting.
Topsoil Stockpile Construction – Carlota Copper Case Study:
Craig Rasmussen; Professor of Environmental Science, University of Arizona; Mauricio Acevedo, Environmental Manager, Carlota Mine, KGHM International.
Case Study from Mine Waste Revegetation – Data Driven Revegetation of Arid Post-mining Sites Needs Shovels and Drones:
Alicja Babst-Kostecka, Associate Professor Environmental Science, Director CESM; Flurin Babst Assistant Professor School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona; Beverly Furfaro, Environmental Engineer II, ASARCO Mission Mine, GrupoMéxico.
Panel Discussion with Leading Industry Professionals
Moderated by Eric Mears, Haley & Aldrich
Panelists: Casey McKeon, Resolution Copper, Jason Elliott, ADEQ, James Stewart ASARCO
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