MINE RECLAMATION PROJECTS

Lilly Orphan Boy Mine Cleanup

Owner: Department of Environmental Quality

Project consisted of :

• Removal of 8,500 cy of mine waste;
• Transportation of waste over steep terrain at high altitudes;

Kendall Leach Pad Capping Project

Owner:  ATNA Resources

Project consisted of :

• Capping of approximately 40 acres of cyanide heap leach pads.  Capping consisted of a 3 layer design comprised of a screened basal layer, a screened material with bentonite incorporation, and final topsoil cover.
• Excavation, Haulage, and Placement of 81,000 cy of a basal layer;
• Excavation, Haulage, Screening, and Placement 48,000 cy Bentonite Amended Cap;
• Reclamation of Borrow Site;
• Load, Haul, and Place 193,000 cy of Topsoil.

Hillcrest Dump Reclamation

Owner: Montana Resources

Project consisted of :

• Slopping of mine dump
• Haulage and placement of a 28” alluvium cap
• Haulage placement of 8” cover soil