BMT was engaged by ERA to develop a water quality management framework for mine closure. Background Client: Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) ERA operates the Ranger Uranium mine in the Northern Territory, Australia. All mining and processing activities at Ranger mine will cease by 2021 and all decommission works must be completed by 2026. A number of waterways and billabongs occur near the Ranger Mine which support a range of biodiversity and cultural values, including Kakadu National Park. BMT was engaged by ERA to develop a water quality management framework for mine closure. Outcomes and Benefits The Project builds on best practice frameworks for protection of environmental and cultural values. This involved the identification of water types, environmental values, and key

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