Globally,
mining companies face challenges to
their industry. These challenges consist
of industry common issues, as well
as, unique issues posed by sites and/or
operations. Proximity to markets,
infrastructure, economic and engineering
feasibility, environmental risk and
social acceptance are all paramount
in the success of a mining operation.
Since the early 1990s, the professionals
at Highlands Environmental Solutions,
Inc. have worked directly with the
mining industry to provide environmental,
geologic and hydrogeologic services
for contaminant issues, as well as,
geologic and hydrogeologic site characterization.
Our strength lies in the combination
of applied experience coupled with
strong academic backgrounds, the knowledge
of applicable environmental regulations,
and practical approaches to produce
cost and time effective information
and solutions. Our mining services
and experience includes:
- Permitting and Compliance
- Phase I, II and III Environmental
Site Assessments
- Rapid Assessment/Audit Services
- Property Imaging
- Soil and Groundwater Sampling
- Groundwater Flow and Contaminant
Modeling
- Water Budget Assessments
- Tailing and Waste Rock Characterization
- Closure and Reclamation Planning
- Acid Rock Drainage Prediction
and Mitigation
- Groundwater and Vadose Zone Monitoring
- Feasibility Studies and Remedial
Design
- Geochemical Reaction Path Modeling
- Mine Dewatering Assessment
- Water Quality Assessments
- Wetlands Assessments
- Infiltration, Seepage and Recharge
Modeling
- Ecological Risk Assessment
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