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Liner Selection for Overburden Containment
Containment of any material produced during mining begins with a geomembrane.
Why is Overburden Difficult to Contain?
While the term overburden may indicate a uniform composition and standard features, the actual material is anything but constant.
Overburden Removal Cost and How Containment Affects It
While the term overburden may refer to practically any amount of material lying over a valuable deposit
Risks of Mishandling Overburden Material
Mining is necessary to extract the essential ores, oil, and coal we rely on every day.
Potential Uses for Overburden
Many industries start out producing large volumes of what appears to be waste material
Careful Overburden Handling is Key to Oil Sands Success
With oil sand mining facilities producing some of the largest volumes of overburden today
How is Overburden Produced?
Overburden is a natural consequence of almost all mining procedures.