The successful remediation of legacy mine sites hinges on one core challenge: water. Beyond the immediate risks of dam failure, the long-term liability associated with contaminated water – often laden with heavy metals and dissolved solids – can threaten ecosystems and downstream communities for decades. For the Canadian mining sector, particularly in remote northern territories, addressing this issue requires a commitment to perpetual water management and cutting-edge technology.

This is the challenge currently being tackled at the Wolverine Mine in southeast Yukon, located on the Traditional Territory of the Kaska Dena Council.

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