Ruttan Mine Site Remediation TMA Capping Completion Works
The former Ruttan Mine is located approximately 23 kilometres east of the village of Leap Rapids. The mine and mill operated for nearly 30 years until closing in 2002. Throught the years since closing, remediation has been in the works.
In ths phase of rehabilitation the main focus is on upgrading the Tailings Management Areas (TMA) and the West Dam to direct acd mine drainage (AMD) water to the "open pit" and clean water to the environment.