Symposium 2011 on Mines and the Environment
A collaborative symposium focused on sharing recent research developments and discussing practices that reconcile mining profitability with environmental protection. The event brings together academic researchers, government agencies, and industry professionals to address critical environmental challenges in mining operations.
The Symposium 2011 on Mines and the Environment represents a significant gathering of Quebec's mining and environmental research community, hosted in the historic mining town of Rouyn-Noranda. The four-day event is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical industry applications in environmental management for mining operations. Attendees can expect presentations on cutting-edge research in mine waste management, neutral drainage technologies, and environmental protection strategies that maintain operational viability.
The symposium features a unique collaborative structure involving multiple key stakeholders including the Industrial NSERC Polytechnique-UQAT program specializing in Environment and Mine Waste Management, the specialized research unit URSTM, the Association Minière du Québec representing the provincial mining industry, and the nationally significant Mine Environment Neutral Drainage (MEND) Program. Government participation through the Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune du Québec ensures regulatory perspectives are integrated into discussions.
For mining professionals, environmental consultants, researchers, and government officials, this symposium offers valuable networking opportunities within Quebec's concentrated mining expertise in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. The event's timing and location provide access to both theoretical advances from leading research institutions and practical insights from active mining operations in one of Canada's most prolific mining regions. The collaborative approach ensures that attendees gain exposure to comprehensive solutions that address both economic and environmental imperatives facing modern mining operations.