The need to store and manage mine tailings the waste created by grinding up and processing ore is modern mining’s greatest environmental liability and long-term expense.
The provincial ministry responsible for mining is looking for input on a discussion paper to guide B.C. as it tries to become a global supplier of critical minerals, while respecting the rights of First Nations and protecting the environment.
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