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Physical Solutions for Acid Mine Drainage at Remote Sites
Primary Issue Addressed: Acid Drainage/Water Treatment
Secondary Issues Addressed: Sustainability, Trace Metal Removal
Project Site: Susie/Valley Forge Mine in Rimini, Montana
Collaborating Entities: MSE, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region VIII, Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), CDM Federal Programs Corporation (RACs VIII prime contractor, Landowners and Citizens of Rimini.
Cost Share: EPA Region 8 is opening the Susie mine and putting the room to house the system inside. In addition, EPA Region 8 is taking care of the land access agreements and most of the permitting issues. Estimated in-kind services provided are $300,000.
Project Description
The Physical Solutions for Acid Mine Drainage at Remote Sites Project will demonstrate a low maintenance technology to reduce metals in mine drainages at remote sites. The project will also evaluate alternative energy sources to monitor and control the system.
Status
MSE completed extensive bench-scale testing to determine optimum treatment approaches. Results will be summarized in an interim report.
MSE has completed the treatment process design and is waiting for the final footprint of the room to finalize equipment layout and design.