ASPIRE - Accelerated Supergene Processes in Repository Engineering
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Civil Engineering
Abstract
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Organisations
Publications
Burke I
(2023)
Antimony and arsenic behaviour in lead/zinc mine tailings during storage under vegetation cover
in Applied Geochemistry
Sapsford D
(2023)
Circular economy landfills for temporary storage and treatment of mineral-rich wastes
in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Waste and Resource Management
Sapsford D
(2023)
Circular economy landfills for temporary storage and treatment of mineral-rich wastes
in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Waste and Resource Management
| Description | Kick-off Meeting with Canals and Rivers Trust |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The purpose of this meeting was to share with the Canals and Rivers Trust (Project partners) on the latest version of the ASPIRE concept, and develop our plans for working together as a consortium over period of the ASPIRE project and beyond. Also, to canvass the CRT on what they hope to get from the project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Kick-off Meeting with Project Partners |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | The purpose of this meeting was to share with the ASPIRE project partners on the latest version of the ASPIRE concept, and develop our plans for working together as a consortium over period of the ASPIRE project and beyond. Also, to canvass the project partners on what they hope to get from the project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Meeting with Dr Oliver Fitzsimons, Environmental Department, Boliden Tara Mines, Ireland and Dr Ronan Courtney (University of Limerick) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This meeting was to discuss the concept of an ASPIRE repository (temporary storage of waste while it is rehabilitated) with the Environment Dept of a major mine operator. The concept was also shared with an environmental scientist from a local University. The meeting facilitated ASPIRE related fieldwork at the Tara mine tailings disposal site. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Meeting with Sam Ziki, Site Manager, Skelton Grange Landfill |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This meeting with Sam Ziki of Biffa Waste PLC (the Site Manager at Skelton Grange Landfill) was to discuss the concept of an ASPIRE repository (temporary storage of waste while it is rehabilitated), and to plan ASPIRE related fieldwork at Skelton Grange landfill. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |