Tailings Dam, Matachewan

Tailings Dam, Matachewan

Matachewan, ON

Expansion and maintenance of tailing dam and associated aggregate operations for Young-Davidson gold mine at Matachewan, 60 km west of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Key Elements:

  • Elevation of tailing dam and repair to existing berm
  • Grubbing, excavation and management of organic material and disposal to approved locations
  • Aggregate production to specified gradations, stockpiling
  • Dewatering and design of pumping system and filtration controls
  • Concrete works

Client

AuRico Gold