Reclamation Events

Annual British Columbia Mine Reclamation Symposium

Each year since 1977 the Committee has hosted the B.C. Mine Reclamation Symposium. Papers and posters address topics of mine reclamation and related issues. Participants include members of the mining industry, consultants, students, all levels of government, non government organizations, and other interested parties, both from within British Columbia and around the world.

Symposium Fee includes:

• Full day tour of the Myra Falls mine

• Wine and cheese reception

• Full day tour of the Island Copper mine

• Paper presentations and a printed copy of the proceedings

• Poster presentations

• Annual awards banquet

• CLRA Annual General Meeting

The CLRA will organize a student poster competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best undergraduate and graduate posters. Contact Bryan Tisch, Natural Resources Canada, telephone: (613) 943-8746, e-mail: btisch@nrcan.gc.ca

Display Space is available for set-up. There is no charge for display space, however, all persons staffing booths must register for the symposium.

Scholarships

To encourage student participation in reclamation related fields, the Jake McDonald Memorial Scholarship of up to $2,000.00 is offered to students in a scientific field related to reclamation. This scholarship was established in honour of Jake McDonald, former Senior Reclamation Inspector in the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

See the 2010 Student Information Brochure (15KB PDF file) for more information.

Inquiries regarding the scholarship can be sent to:

Wendy Gardner Chair, Scholarship Committee
e-mail: wgardner@tru.ca
Telephone: (250) 371-5570
Fax: (250) 828-5450

The British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation

The Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) originated, and first became active in the early 1970’s in response to a demonstrated need in British Columbia mining for greater government-industry communication in the area of environmental protection and reclamation. Membership is drawn from industry, provincial and federal government agencies, exploration and mining associations, and universities and colleges. The Committee meets to discuss matters of joint concern and interest, exchange experiences, plan activities, and prioritize research needs.

In addition to the annual symposium dealing with the entire spectrum of reclamation issues, the TRCR also sponsors symposia and studies focusing on single issues such as resloping waste dumps, material handling and costs, heap leaching, rock drains, environmental management of cyanide in mining, molybdenum and the environment, and metal uptake by vegetation.

Thirty-two years ago, the Committee presented a large jade trophy, now called the Jake McDonald Mine Reclamation Award, to recognize outstanding achievement in mine reclamation in British Columbia. In addition to this major award, citations are given to recognize merit in categories of exploration, metal mines, coal mines, placer operations, and sand and gravel pits.