ROM characterization - USA
Objective
Define overall hydrogeological framework to allow design of an in-place leaching program on an large ROM operation
Approach
Large scale geophysical reconnaissance and detailed characterization for hydrodynamic parameters. The geophysical evaluation included three-dimensional Electric Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Seismic Refraction Tomography (SRT)
Results
- Define overall solution distribution and structure within rock pile
- Identify leaching targets and potential point of solution discharge
- Reduced characterization costs