Identification of potential environmental problems at Port Radium : field report, in search of uranium mill tailings / Submitted to, Mr. D. Sutherland (Environmental Protection Service ; Environment Canada)

Abstract

Echo Bay Mines Limited is presently closing out its silver mine in Port Radium. Of particular environmental concern are uranium and silver mill tailings which have been deposited on and around the peninsula. Initiative was taken by EPS Yellowknife to assess the environmental conditions of the Port Radium sits in a joint venture with the Department of Northern and Indian Affairs and the Territorial Government. The work was contracted to the University of Toronto to carry out an environmental survey of the Port Radium site. This report summarizes the field investigation.