Background Okane conducted erosion and landform evolution modelling to aid in preparing an environmental impact statement for our client. Two modelling packages, the Water Erosion Prediction Program (WEPP) and SIBERIA, were employed to evaluate the erosion risks over timeframes of up to 1000 years for the northern overburden emplacement facility.Approach The initial objective was to assess potential material and slope … Read More
Advanced Monitoring System Design
Background Okane was engaged to assist with closure planning of a recently backfilled open pit. The cover system material consisted of a mine rock growth medium lacking structure and containing coarse rock fragments with macro-pores, resulting in limited soil water availability for re-establishing vegetation. Returning the site to its intended post-mining land use would require a vegetated surface consistent with … Read More