ABSTRACTS
A Relational Database
for the Compilation and
Retrieval of Pit Lake Information
Lisa L. Stillings1, Lisa A.
Shevenell2, Arja Jewbali3, Brent Meyer4, Gary L.
Raines1
1U.S. Geological Survey, 2Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology,
3Department of Mining Engineering, and the 4Hydrological Sciences Program.
all at: The Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557.
stilling@usgs.gov
Abstract
The chemical evolution of water in mine-related pit lakes
is the research focus for a team of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey,
the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, and the University of Nevada, Reno.
One component of this work involves the creation of a relational database
to serve as centralized repository of information in order to a)
share data among researchers, and b) provide a searchable source of information
for use in testing conceptual and numerical models, and for designing future studies.
Data types within the compilation include: the chemistry of lake, surface, and
ground waters; deposit type; chemistry and mineralogy of the ore and associated
lithologies; climate information; and analytical labs and procedures.
The database currently is limited to hard-rock mines of metallic ore deposits
in Nevada and California, but there may be opportunities to add additional deposit types
and geographic locations in the future. This source of information can
be used to support future research and planning decisions made by scientists,
the mining industry, regulatory agencies,
and land-use planners. The importance of this information was clearly stated by
the National Research Council, which recognized a high-priority need for
"research on the chemistry, hydrology, and biology of pit lakes and their
surroundings … to minimize the environmental impact of those that presently
exist and to improve the design of those proposed for
the future." (National Research Council, 1999,
Hard rock Mining on Federal Lands. National Academy Press, Washington D.C., 247p.)
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Nevada Abandoned Mines Database
Compilation Update
Ronald H. Hess
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Abstract
NBMG Open-File Report 2001-3 ($65.00).
This CD-ROM contains shapefile coverages, export files, and dBase III+ database files of mine
locations from USGS topographic quadrangles, MILS and MRDS databases, and the Nevada Division of
Minerals Abandoned Mine Database.
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Abandoned and Inactive Mine (AIM)
Inventory of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Steven Brooks
On-Scene-Coordinator
Humboldt-Toiyabe N.F.
1536 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
phone: (775) 884-8152 fax: 884-8199
email: sjbrooks@fs.fed.us
Abstract
In 1996 and 1997 the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Conducted an Abandoned and
Inactive Mine (AIM) Inventory of 300 sites within the 7 million acre forest.
Site information was documented on a 2 page site form and entered into a
Unix based Oracle database. Sites were prioritized for additional investigation and restoration.
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Districts,
Mines, And Geochemistry Databases In New Mexico
Virginia T. McLemore, Glen R. Jones, and Maureen Wilks
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 87801,
ginger@gis.nmt.edu
Abstract
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR)
has been collecting data on mining districts, mines, mills, and
geochemistry since it was created in 1927. The NMBGMR has been slowly
converting years of historical data into electronic format,
as funding becomes available, into several databases that will
be eventually linked together and available on the Web. These
databases include mining districts, mines and mills, geochemistry,
photographs (both recent and historic), and bibliography and are
in various stages of development. The purpose of these databases
is to provide data on districts, mines, and mills in New Mexico
to federal, state, and local agencies, public organizations,
private industry, and individual citizens to make informed
decisions about resource development and management, water
supplies, land use, environmental impacts, natural hazard
assessment, and waste disposal. The available data includes
location, production, reserves, geologic, geochemical,
historical and recent photographs, resource potential,
mining, ownership, and other data. Once the data is
entered into appropriate databases with locations,
the data can easily be converted to GIS format for displaying on maps.
Recently, NMBGMR staff completed a mineral resource and
environmental
assessment of Luna County (McLemore et al., 2001), where
these databases
were developed to complete the project. This report includes data in various formats including GIS,
adobe acrobat, excel, and access and serves as an example of the proposed final databases.
McLemore, V. T., Donahue, K., Breese, M., Jackson, M. L.,
Arbuckle, J., and, Jones, G., 2001, Mineral-resource
assessment of Luna County, New Mexico: New Mexico
Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, Open file Report 459, 153 pp., CD-ROM.
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Web-based
Technology Management System (TMS)
Scott Hitchcock
Associate Systems Analyst
Golder Associates Inc., Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: 425-883-0777, Fax: 425-882-5498
Email: shitchcock@golder.com
Abstract
Since 1992 Golder Associates Inc.
have supported the US DOE's Office of Science and Technology (OST)
in their efforts to manage information pertaining to environmental
remediation technologies. In the early part of 1996 Golder developed
the web-based Technology Management System (TMS, http://tms.em.doe.gov)
used by various program participants (e.g., DOE EM-50, US Congress,
Sandia National Laboratories, and other National Laboratories)
to manage and track the funding and development of specific
environmental remediation technologies.
TMS provides a central store of information on technology development projects,
site specific remediation needs, and technical analysis that are easy to
search and maintain. The purpose of TMS is to support sound decision making and
communication among OST technology developers, DOE field personnel, and members
of the public at large including vendors, suppliers, and academic researchers.
TMS contains a variety of information regarding OST technology development projects.
Much of the data are available to the public, while other information requires special
clearance to view or edit.
Some of the information available within TMS includes:
- A searchable database of OST technologies, including detailed descriptions,
commercial availability status, application history, photos, and contact information;
- Deployment Fact Sheets providing formatted summaries of OST technology
deployments;
- Technology Summary Sheets containing formatted single page descriptions of OST technologies;
- Site Need and Opportunity statements.
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Mineland Restoration Technologies Available on the World Wide Web
Stuart Jennings
Reclamation Research Unit
Montana State University
Abstract
Restoration of minesites is performed across the world
every day by many practitioners. The techniques used at any site reflect the experience
of the designer, issues specific to the overlying regulatory framework and unique site
conditions. Effectiveness of each restoration effort is fundamentally linked to
scientific and engineering sophistication. While much global mineland restoration
experience has been gained in recent decades, technical information about mineland
restoration is often difficult to obtain. Searches of the world wide web often
reveal little useful content. In response to the information void found on the
world wide web, the Mineland Restoration Website (ecorestoration.montana.edu)
has been created to serve as a centralized repository of information for mineland
restoration project designers and administrators. The site is home to a number of
case histories, images from previously constructed projects, and an expansive
technology guide. The technology guide provides descriptions of technologies
for site assessment, construction and monitoring with links to important
literature and websites. The website is constantly evolving to add new
content and to provide users with examples and techniques that are based on the best
available technology.
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Interactive Web-Based Data Management System
Bill Albright, Greg McCurdy
DRI
Tel (775) 673-7314
Abstract
DRI has developed a web-based data management system that combines exceptional
flexibility with near real-time retrieval. The WEABASE system is currently in use
on several projects and is typically configured to automatically download data from remote
data loggers on a predetermined schedule. Data are added to a database which is accessed
by a user through a secure web link. Interactive features of the system allow the user to
specify data retrieval by parameter and time period. The large databases created by modern
field instrumentation require management by a system such as WEABASE to make optimal use
of collected information.
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GIS Database for Abandoned Uranium Mines Project in AZ, NM, UT
Navajo Lands
Glynn Alsup
USACE, Sacramento
Abstract
A GIS Database was developed for USEPA IX project, Abandoned Uranium Mines Project.
The purpose of the project was to identify radiation sources, characterize the exposure,
and recommend methods to reduce radiation exposure from abandoned uranium mines on the
Navajo Nation. USACE identified radiation sources, sampled water used for human consumption,
and conducted home surveys. Between June 1998 and January 2000, USACE field investigations
included 227 water samples, 27 QC samples, 28 home surveys, and 34 radiation surveys.
The GIS Database developed was utilized as a project management tool to assist establishing
priorities and making decisions and as a presentation tool to present information to HQ
USEPA, HQ USACE, Navajo Nation Chapter Officials, and Navajo Nation schools.
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Development of Abandoned Mine Lands Database to Support the Restoration of
Abandoned Mine Sites Program
Garrett Michael Turner, P.E.
Science Applications International Corporation
1404 Franklin Street, Sixth Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
v. 510-466-7131 f. 510-446-7919
email: turnerg@saic.com
Abstract
To manage the wide variety of data collected from abandoned mine sites in Nevada,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has contracted with SAIC for the development of
a GIS database. This database will enable the many Federal, State, and Local
Agencies to share information for all Restoration of Abandoned Mine Sites (RAMS)
project sites. The data included in the database will include groundwater and
surface water analyses, locations of wells and other physical mine characteristics,
and graphical depictions of the data over time. The data will be centrally stored
and served to users in several possible ways as text, graphs, maps, or a combination
of all three.
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Developing Geographic Information Systems for Abandoned Mine Sites
Mr. Toby Leeson
Senior Hydrogeologist
MWH, Mining Services
Steamboat Springs, CO
Abstract
This presentation will describe a method for developing a relational database
and geographic information system (GIS) with options for on-line, browser-based access.
The presentation is meant to foster discussion about the various options available for
developing and implementing project-specific, spatial database systems for abandoned mine
sites in the Western Region Restoration of Abandoned Mine Sites (RAMS) Program.
The GIS system presented is set-up using a relational database (e.g., Microsoft Access)
linked to desktop GIS software (e.g., ESRI's ArcGIS). The data processing involved
with data acquisition and qualification will be discussed, including such key issues
as data sources, usability and acquisition. Additionally, the types of spatial layers
typically included for abandoned mine sites (like streams and roads) and some of the
challenges of ensuring data consistency will be discussed. Then options for providing
access to the data will be discussed, including creating portable projects and developing
on-line access to the data via a web browser. As an alternative to off-the-shelf
browser-based options, like ESRI's ArcIMS, a light weight and customizable system
developed by MWH using the extensible markup language (XML) will be demonstrated.
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Webcast Information
The webcast will be from 1:30-5:30 pm Pacific time on January 7, 2002 from the
UNR. The January 8 segment is cancelled and we will be having break-out sessions
at that time, but there will be a wrap-up phone call at 1-3 pm Pacific time on January 8, 2002.
To log onto the webcast go to
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For the audio portion dial 74444 in Newmont, 303-708-4444 in Denver or
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