ENVIRONMENT: Code of practice for metal mines published

OTTAWA — The Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines has been published under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The code addresses all phases of the mining life cycle from exploration through closure. It covers a broad spectrum of issues from water, waste and air management to climate change and biodiversity.

Recommendations in the code represent Environment Canada's position on critical steps to address the environmental impacts of mining activities across Canada and internationally. The code includes a comprehensive set of recommendations to facilitate and encourage continual improvement in environmental performance of mining facilities. The recommendations are applicable to a wide range of mines, including non-metal.

The Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines is available on-line at the CEPA Environmental Registry:

http://www.ec.gc.ca/CEPARegistry/documents/code/metal/tdm-toc.cfm.