eliminated fugitive dust at the tailings
conveyor discharge point. Concurrent with
this was the elimination of "swivel pilers"
and thete eootecenent with a radial stacking
conveyor: An observable reduction of
airborne particulate occurred as a result

of these changes.

Tailings conveyors are being progressively.

replaced. Newly designed and installed
conveyors with completely enclosed galleries
have reduced conveyor speeds, reduced trans-
fer points, and enlarged belt widths, all of
which have contributed to environmental

improvement.

Between 1973 and 1976, diversion work was
carried out to relocate Troutline Creek to

a point further south of the Plantsite. ‘This
eliminated possible water contamination

from the stockpile. A restraining berm was
installed to impound runoff during spring-

time.

A paving program was initiated in 1976 to
reduce fugitive road dust in the Plantsite

area.