The Equity Silver mine is located near Houston, BC. It operated from 1980 to 1994 and was at one time BC's largest silver producer. The site has significant acid mine drainage challenges and will require monitoring, maintenance and treatment for the foreseeable future. There is currently a large reclamation bond in place to cover the roughly $1 million in treatment (lime) and operating costs each year.
Chief Wigitimschol at cabin below mine site, talking to students
Spring run-off at mine site2
Close up view of flooded pit
Spring run off at mine site
Tailings impoundment area
AMD collection ponds
Flooded open pits
Equity Silver mine site
Tailings impoundment area dam
Equity Silver collection areas, treatment facility and tailings impoundment
Equity Silver mine site AMD collection and treatment