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Frozen Dams in Permafrost Regions - Mine Water Solutions

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Lessons Learnt – North Dam Construction• Pre-construction core material test<strong>in</strong>g isrecommended• Freeze-back times can drive schedule• Bond<strong>in</strong>g between lifts important• Material test<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g construction is essentialSource: SRK, 2012 Source: Source: EBA, EBA, 2003 2003Crushed and frozen Basaltic (left) and Kimberlite (right) frozen coreField core material trial

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