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Robert E. Leckie Award for Outstanding Mining Reclamation Practices

The Award

This award was created in 1999 as a tribute to Robert E. Leckie, a mining inspector from Mayo, who passed away November 1999.

Robert was an innovator who promoted planned reclamation, research, and cooperation that benefited both government and industry.

The award is presented to worthy recipients for exceptional reclamation and restoration efforts.

It is presented annually at the Yukon Geoscience Forum  to a quartz and placer exploration/mining operation.

Nominations Sought For Outstanding Mining Reclamation Practices  204 KB

The 2009 Robert E. Leckie Awards celebrate outstanding quartz and placer mining reclamation practices. We are looking for nominations of quartz or placer mining operators or companies who have undertaken exemplary reclamation and site restoration efforts on their properties. If you know an operator or company who has:

• Completed reclamation work in the current year or within the previous three years; and,
• Completed the reclamation work in the Yukon Territory;

Then please submit your nomination in writing and include the following:

• Details on why the operator/company should be considered for the award;
• Details on the reclamation work completed (methods used, level of effort, time required, costs, etc.);
• Timelines on when work was undertaken and completed;
• Location of the claim block including map NTS and description;
• Name and address of operator/ company; and,
• At least one high quality colour photograph of the reclamation activity (before/after photos are ideal).

Anyone may submit a nomination for this award. Please note that reclamation work undertaken by government may be nominated for an honourable mention but is not eligible for the Robert E. Leckie Awards.

The deadline for submitting a nomination is Friday, October 16, 2009. The awards will be presented at the annual Yukon Geoscience Forum to be held from November 23 to 26, 2009. This annual award honours Robert E. Leckie, a forward-thinking mining inspector who championed the benefits of planned reclamation practices.

• Last Updated: 9/2/2009 |