Revitalization of Mining Sites
Revitalization makes it possible to ecologically restore the condition of mining sites resulting from past activities. Once the work is done, the sites can once again host biodiversity and benefit from landscaping allowing the implementation of new activities.
Englobe
Englobe: Solutions to Revive Degraded Sites
Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.
01
Restoration of Waste Rock Tailings Piles
For several years, Englobe has been vegetating some of our mine sites, including Carey, British-Canadian I and II. Other greening projects are planned.
02
Reforestation
Together with our partner Englobe, more than 26,000 trees have already been planted on the restored sites.
03
Site Reorganization
We have obtained a certificate of authorization for the recovery of asbestos-containing materials from civil engineering works on our site.
04
Water Quality on Our Sites
Several tests carried out by independent laboratories have shown that the quality of the water from our sites is environmentally good and even drinkable.
Revegetation
+800,000 m²
Represents more than 80 hectares of waste rock tailing piles that have been revegetated at the British Canadian I and Carey mine sites.
Reforestation
+26,000
More than 26,000 trees have been planted to date on our site
Waste Rock Piles
20%
20% of the waste rock piles are already vegetated and reforested.
Biodiversity
The revegetation of the waste rock piles has allowed the nature to regain its rights rapidly
A diverse wildlife, attracted by the biodiversity of the flora, quickly reappropriated the newly vegetated territory.
