Public Release: Potential Impacts of Gold Mining in Virginia

Public Release: Potential Impacts of Gold Mining in Virginia

This study will evaluate the potential impacts of gold mining in Virginia. This will include discussion of the geologic and mineralogical characteristics of gold deposits in Virginia and the types of gold mining operations used with comparable deposits; a summary of existing regulatory frameworks and a comparison to other states with current or recently closed gold mining operations; and potential impacts including leaching and tailing management techniques and air and water quality monitoring and regulations.