tailings ponds
No tailings ponds, but in-situ oil sands still release toxic contaminants: study
OTTAWA — The first study of pollution from unconventional oil sands mines has concluded that so-called in-situ techniques also introduce contaminants into the environment. The results, which are from a University of Ottawa lab, suggest government should increase monitoring of…
Oil sands environmental record improving, conference hears
Energy industry seeks to satisfy expectations from regulators at the World Heavy Oil Congress in Edmonton.
Alberta releases new plan for oil sands tailings management
New rules will be backed up by possible financial penalties.
NAFTA watchdog won’t probe oil sands tailings ponds
Canada, the US and Mexico all vote against a review.
NAFTA environmental body wants to probe tailings leakage
Commission says Canada has failed to counter evidence that it’s turning a blind eye to toxic leakage in the oil sands.
Industry, governments discuss conditions for oil sands water release
Officials say releases would only involve treated water and wouldn’t happen until the end of a mine’s life.