Changes

CIRNAC and their care and maintenance constructor, Parsons, have continued to manage site access, safety and water management and at the Faro Mine Complex (FMC) in 2019.  Water treatment and discharge to the environment continues and water elevations have been reduced by more than 2.2 m in Faro pit, and more than 1.6 m in Vangorda pit year to date and are on track to meet  treatment targets for the year.   

CIRNAC and their care and maintenance constructor, Parsons, have continued to manage site access, safety and water management and at the Faro Mine Complex (FMC) in 2019.  Water treatment and discharge to the environment continues and water elevations have been reduced by more than 2.2 m in Faro pit, and more than 1.6 m in Vangorda pit year to date and are on track to meet  treatment targets for the year.   

   

   

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Faro IWTS, Photo Courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC

Faro IWTS, Photo Courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC

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Vangorda Booster, Photo Courtesy Parsons

Vangorda Booster, Photo Courtesy Parsons

There are also a number of care and maintenance projects that will improve site water management and treatment at the FMC.  The key ones that are under way include:

There are also a number of care and maintenance projects that will improve site water management and treatment at the FMC.  The key ones that are under way include:

===Additional Treatment at the Interim Water Treatment System (IWTS)===

'''Additional Treatment at the Interim Water Treatment System (IWTS)'''

An additional water treatment process step is being added to the IWTS.  This will involve adjusting the pH of treated water through acid addition to reduce potential impacts of ammonia on the receiving environment.  The treatment system components are on site and are in the final stages of assembly. It is expected to be operational later in July 2019.

An additional water treatment process step is being added to the IWTS.  This will involve adjusting the pH of treated water through acid addition to reduce potential impacts of ammonia on the receiving environment.  The treatment system components are on site and are in the final stages of assembly. It is expected to be operational later in July 2019.

   

   

 

New Tank for pH adjustment for the IWTS. Photo courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC.

New Tank for pH adjustment for the IWTS. Photo courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC.

===New (Additional) Water Treatment Plant for Cross Valley Pond===

'''New (Additional) Water Treatment Plant for Cross Valley Pond'''

The Cross Valley Pond Water Treatment Plant (CVP TP) project began construction in May 2019. This new water treatment plant, once completed, will allow treatment of water directly from the CVP and will provide additional overall treatment capacity for water management on the Faro pit side of the FMC.  The majority of the plant’s materials have been delivered to the site and a pad structure and mobile foundation system has been constructed to support the new facility (see photo below).  

The Cross Valley Pond Water Treatment Plant (CVP TP) project began construction in May 2019. This new water treatment plant, once completed, will allow treatment of water directly from the CVP and will provide additional overall treatment capacity for water management on the Faro pit side of the FMC.  The majority of the plant’s materials have been delivered to the site and a pad structure and mobile foundation system has been constructed to support the new facility (see photo below).  

Temporary power has been brought to the pad to support the construction phase of the project prior to connection of the permanent feed planned to be constructed in September. The mechanical subcontractor will begin rigging and installing the mechanical equipment during the week of July 15th,  and the electrical subcontractor will install plant electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment beginning mid-August. CVP TP construction is estimated to be completed by September 27th and will be winterized following testing for startup in April 2020.

Temporary power has been brought to the pad to support the construction phase of the project prior to connection of the permanent feed planned to be constructed in September. The mechanical subcontractor will begin rigging and installing the mechanical equipment during the week of July 15th,  and the electrical subcontractor will install plant electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment beginning mid-August. CVP TP construction is estimated to be completed by September 27th and will be winterized following testing for startup in April 2020.

Photo of new CVPTP Pad

Photo of new CVPTP Pad

   

   

 

New ETA Capture system.  Photo courtesy of Parsons

New ETA Capture system.  Photo courtesy of Parsons

This overall work package 1 included construction of haul roads, a 1.2 km diversion channel, some storm water management features and an outwash pond.

This overall work package 1 included construction of haul roads, a 1.2 km diversion channel, some storm water management features and an outwash pond.

   

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UAV aerial photo of NFRC construction diversion channel.  May 2019.  Photo courtesy of Parsons.

UAV aerial photo of NFRC construction diversion channel.  May 2019.  Photo courtesy of Parsons.

   

   

 

RRDC Elders Tour – IWTS Control Room, Photo Courtesy Parsons

RRDC Elders Tour – IWTS Control Room, Photo Courtesy Parsons

   

   

 

Faro Elders tour – X13 Area. Photo courtesy Parsons.

Faro Elders tour – X13 Area. Photo courtesy Parsons.