Tailings Ponds

• Releasing oilsands tailings into river is just 1 among several options: Guilbeault

  Guilbeault said Wednesday that even though his government is developing regulations on how the tailings could be drained into the Athabasca River, other solutions are under review.

  Environment

  Aug 17
  
• UNESCO says industry, poor governance ‘likely’ endanger Wood Buffalo National Park

  A large national park is now so threatened by upstream development and divided governance, it likely meets the criteria to be placed on the list of World Heritage sites in danger.

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2021
  
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• Canadian oilsands tailings ponds leaking; federal enforcement unclear: report

  An international environmental watchdog says there's convincing evidence that oilsands tailings ponds are leaking.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Imperial Oil reports deaths of 50 birds that landed on Alberta tailings areas

  Imperial Oil Ltd. is reporting the deaths of 50 birds that landed on tailings areas near its Kearl oilsands project in northern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 5, 2020
• Alberta Energy Regulator OKs Fort Hills oilsands mine tailings plan but orders demonstration

  It says it must present a research plan for its water-capping technology by September 2023.

  Economy

  Feb 25, 2019
• Syncrude oilsands tailings plan approved by regulator despite its concerns

  The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved a tailings pond management plan for oilsands miner Syncrude Canada despite its reliance on a remediation method that isn't endorsed by the agency.

  Environment

  Jun 13, 2018
• Oilsands tailings pond approval terms shortened for former Shell facilities

  The Alberta Energy Regulator says it has approved tailings pond management plans for two former Shell Canada oilsands mines in northern Alberta.

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
• Feds respond to NAFTA challenge that it’s weak on tailings pond leaks

  The Canadian government has provided a response to a call from the environmental arm of NAFTA to explain what Canada is doing to stop oilsands tailings ponds from leaking into Alberta waterways.

  Nov 11, 2017
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• Alberta Energy Regulator OKs Suncor’s plan for managing tailings ponds

  Alberta's energy regulator has approved an oilsands giant's plan to manage its vast tailings ponds.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2017
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• Alberta oilsands tailings showdown is looming: report

  Alberta's oilsands could be heading for another showdown over tailings ponds after an independent assessment found that the cleanup plans of six major operators don't meet new rules.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2017