VESTRA Resources, Inc.

Mining

Engineering, Evaluations, Permitting, and Remediation

VESTRA offers a full range of engineering, hydrology, geotechnical, remedial and environmental science services to the mining industry. This includes working with abandoned underground mining operations, active quarries, and on-stream gravel operations.

Our engineering, environmental sciences, and geotechnical staff bring decades of experience to each project. Projects have ranged from permitting, design, and SMARA inspections to closure and remediation activities. We also have conducted numerous special studies, including biological assessments and comprehensive metal characterization studies.

We act as client advocates and with years of working in the mining industry have developed and maintained close professional relationships with regulatory agencies and those individuals responsible for reviews and permit approval.

services include:

Hydrologic Evaluation	Remedial Design and Permitting
Biological Assessments	SMARA Compliance
Bulkhead Seal / Cap Design	CERCLA Engineering Studies
CEQA / NEPA Compliance	Use Attainability Analyses
Use and Amended Use Permits	WDR Permits
DFG 1600 and 1603	Water Rights
Feasibility Studies	Air Quality Permitting
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits	Special Studies: Ore Resources, Hydrology, Archeology, and Biology
Grading Permits

EXAMPLE PROJECTS:
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•	CERCLA Removal Action Engineering Design: ZACA Mine Complex
•	Bioreactor Bulkhead Seal and Waste Rock Closure: Stowell Mine Complex
•	Remediation Cell and Bulkhead Seal Design: Bully Hill / Rising Star Mines
•	Use Attainability Analysis: Mining Remedial Recovery Company
•	Permitting and Water Rights Compliance: Mineral Resources LLC