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Mine Remediation/Evaluations/Permitting

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.

Our Mining services include:

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

Contact us at info@vestra.com or call us at (530) 223-2585 for more information.

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