1、Reimagining Collaborative Approaches to Tailings Research and Education:Strengthening Partnerships between Universities and IndustryLinda Ann Figueroa,PhD,PE,BCEE,MMSA QPDirector of the Tailings CenterProfessor of Civil,Environmental&Mining EngineeringColorado School of MinesUniversity Industry Part
2、nership Highlights1990s:Cotter Corporation2000s:EPA Hazardous Substance Research Center2010s:Freeport and Newmont2020s:Tailings CenterCotter Corporation(1990s)Schwartzwalder MineBioremediation of uraniumOperated 1950s-1990sUranium Price HistoryEPA Hazardous Substance Research CenterGoal:to develop n
3、ew and improve existing methods or technologies for remediation of mine waste sites that are cost effective and lead to clean ups that are protective of human health and the environment.Consortium of participants from Colorado State University,Colorado School of Mines,and representatives from indust
4、ry,regulatory organizations.Operated from 2001-2006EPA Program DiscontinuedLost Opportunity:Industry Partners hadnt been involvedNewmont(2010s)Center for Innovation in Earth Resources Science&Engineering(CIERSE)Oxidative removal of thallium:Experimental investigations to bridge from proof of princip
5、le to practice Biochemical controls on in-situ anaerobic degradation of cyanide in mining tailings Gold Price HistoryFreeport McMoRan(2010s)Bioreactor treatment of mining influenced waters:Performance and monitoring tools Integrated biogeochemical insights for enhancing bioreactor design Copper Pric
6、e HistoryTailings Center(2020s)The Tailings Center is an industry/university research and education center formed as a collaboration by the Colorado School of Mines,Colorado State University,and the University of Arizona with industry partners.THE TAILINGS CENTERCREATING A SAFER TOMORROWVISION:A tru