Mining Industry Services

Keystone Environmental has achieved recognition in the field of mining-related environmental engineering, geology and science by anticipating, exploring and responding to the needs of our clients in a timely and solution-oriented manner.

We have attained a reputation of successfully completing programs which satisfy both the client and regulators. Our programs are implemented with client-focused project management and selection of highly-trained and qualified professional teams best suited to the project. We then apply innovative approaches for the design of effective, results-oriented solutions.

The Keystone Environmental mining team is composed of scientists and engineers selected as much for their technical and negotiation skills, as for their experience in the mining industry. The team members have direct experience in petroleum and mineral exploration and mining and they participate in local and national exploration and mining organizations.

The Keystone Environmental mining team is able to providing mining-related environmental and engineering services nationally and internationally:

Hydrogeological services
Wastewater Treatment System Design and Implementation
Surface Water Quality Monitoring
ARD Evaluation and Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
Mine Closure, Decommissioning and Reclamation
Environmental Due Diligence Programs
Environmental Baseline Studies
Regulatory Compliance and Negotiation
Environmental Permitting and Approvals
Aquatic and Wildlife Biology and Terrestrial Ecology
Archaeology and Heritage Resource Assessment and Management

Pollution Prevention Services

Keystone Environmental approaches compliance issues from a pollution prevention, process optimization and waste minimization perspective.

The management and staff of operating facilities are charged with the responsibility of increasing the profitability of their facilities while at the same time meeting the increasing environmental compliance demands of corporate environmental policies, regulators and the public.

Keystone Environmental’s highly trained engineers are skilled not only in technology selection and application, but also in industrial process evaluation, stakeholder involvement and regulatory liaison. We address each challenge as an integral part of the client’s environmental compliance team. Our assistance to plant staff reduces the often unprofitable burden of evaluating, selecting, installing, operating and monitoring waste management facilities. By reducing their involvement to direction of the environmental program, plant managers, supervisors and staff have more time to focus on their primary goals of increased production and profitability.

We have assisted plant managers and environmental coordinators from many different industries to respond to compliance challenges with a range of services which include:

achieving the goals of operations, maintenance, engineering and purchasing
discharge permit evaluation, application and negotiation
assessment and recommendations for improvement of treatment systems
waste minimization, reuse and recycling
design of pollution control facilities that complement plant processes
installation and operation of pollution control systems
record due diligence through established procedures and auditing
monitoring and documentation of compliance
regulatory liaison and periodic reporting

Public Transit Services

Public transit systems are facing the demand for equal access to faster and more convenient service. Expanding and improving service is accomplished by adding passenger stations, vehicles and maintenance facilities which represent a substantial public investment, and one that warrants protection from environmental risk. In response, transit must consider its social mandate of setting a visibly high standard for environmental protection, consistent with its role in reducing automobile emissions.

Keystone Environmental tailors its services to meet transit’s demands for innovative, high-quality solutions that retain value. We promote solutions which reduce future capital and maintenance expenditures, such as converting to touch-less vehicle wash systems for protection of vehicle finishes and coatings, and high quality fueling systems with leak and spill prevention measures.

Keystone Environmental provides environmental site assessments for identifying and managing risk on operating properties, or to assist in the conversion of former industrial property to new assets such as passenger stations and maintenance facilities.

Keystone Environmental offers a full range of services to public transit, such as:

environmental site assessments for property transfer
decommissioning of fueling and maintenance facilities
upgrade of fueling and servicing systems
integrated vehicle wash and wastewater treatment system designs
wastewater treatment and storm water management systems
waste management and pollution prevention studies
assessing air emissions from maintenance shops
spill response and remediation
environmental risk management strategies
regulatory compliance and liaison

Railway Services

At Keystone Environmental we assist our railway industry clients in meeting their environmental challenges:

Railway yard inspections to assess due diligence in compliance with environmental regulations.
Stormwater drainage studies to assess collection, distribution and treatment capacity to reduce the potential for flooding and interruption of services.
Wastewater studies to identify sources of contaminants, treatment methods, treatment capacity and infrastructure management to reduce the environmental risk from ongoing operations.
Full time operation, monitoring and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, stormwater infrastructure, tank inspections, fuelling facilities, locomotive washes and other equipment and systems.
Design of innovative and sustainable systems to replace inefficient and aging infrastructure.
Preliminary investigation of leased property located outside the right-of-way are designed and performed in recognition of both the potential environmental impairment and the program costs in relation to property values. These properties can include bulk plants, stations and villages, and freight transfer facilities.
Preliminary and detailed investigation of railway yards and right of ways for assessment of risk to off-site properties and the environment. The investigations are designed to identify practical risk management strategies which can be implemented without undue interruption of rail operations.
Risk assessment of contaminated sites to confirm protective measures are sufficient to safeguard human health and the environment from rail sites and operations.

Keystone Environmental integrates pollution prevention strategies into capital projects such as:

upgrading fueling facilities including leak detection systems
integrating locomotive wash or hopper car wash systems with wastewater treatment and water recycle systems
upgrading of wastewater treatment systems incorporating sludge de-watering and waste oil treatment and reuse
construction impact mitigation with compliance monitoring

Who We Are

Our People

Our Values

Fairness

We are committed to being fair in all of our interactions with clients, suppliers, employees and external stakeholders. We continually strive for win/win solutions in order to meet the needs of all involved.

Integrity

We are committed to being honest and forthright in interactions with clients, suppliers, other external stakeholders and fellow employees. We fulfill our commitments to each other and to third parties and are committed to acting with integrity in everything that we do.

Respect

We believe that everyone should be treated with respect regardless of title and/or position, and we are committed to doing so.

Sustainability

We are committed to sustainability to both the environment and to our organization’s long-term success.

Teamwork

We believe in a work environment that is characterized by open communication, teamwork, mutual respect and trust. We also believe that every employee’s opinion counts and that all of us should participate directly in the success of the company.

Since 1988

“Focusing on people and performance, we will be the Go-To Environmental Consulting Firm.”

Keystone Environmental Ltd. specializes in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Assessment, Professional Biology and Contaminated Sites. Our Vision reflects a dedication to the environmental profession and to you, our client’s expectations. Our Values reflect what we work towards achieving through a culture of innovation and by providing lasting value to all clients and stakeholders.

Our staff includes professional engineers, geo-scientists, toxicologists and environmental scientists. Keystone Environmental’s commitment to prompt, personal and high-quality service and providing environmental solutions designed to make our clients more successful, has resulted in steady growth. We tailor our services to the individual needs of each client whether they may be corporate environmental managers, property developers, plant managers or professionals of the legal, accounting or financial communities.

Keystone Environmental’s business philosophy is client driven and solutions-oriented. Environmental site assessment projects promote progress by resolving environmental issues effecting property development, sales, acquisition, leasing, financing or decommissioning. Site assessments can include baseline studies, hydro-geological characterization, impact assessment and risk management, each focused on cost-effective mitigation strategies. Projects have included mine sites, railways, fuel facilities, airports, sawmills, shipyards, and coal tar, wood preservation and metal processing plants. Our environmental management and compliance programs are designed to support industrial operations and maintenance.

Keystone Environmental’s approach is to integrate pollution prevention and control strategies to achieve regulatory compliance. By working closely with our clients, workable, easy-to-maintain solutions which complement the operation of current facilities are developed. Projects include storm water management, landfill management, regulatory liaison and wastewater treatment plant upgrades and operations. Our solutions have included improved wash systems and treatment facilities for public transit, locomotive, rail car, heavy equipment, fuelling and maintenance facilities.

Keystone Environmental serves client organizations of all sizes in both the private and public sectors.

Innovation & Value

We believe in the importance of maintaining a “culture of innovation” which, over the last 30 years, has allowed us continuous successful growth and ongoing development by fostering innovation and creativity in all scientific, engineering and business areas. By leveraging the creativity of our employees we instill long-term success of the company.

To our clients

High quality products delivered on time and on budget that provide significant economic and technical benefits.

To the company & shareholders

A consistently healthy return on their investment.

To Our Suppliers

Long-term partnerships that result in successful outcomes for both parties.

To Our Employees

Competitive compensation in a fun and challenging work environment.

Presence Across Canada

Keystone Environmental delivers on projects across Canada, from coast to coast. We have environmental professionals working across the country providing a variety of services to help clients with their environmental challenges.

Keystone Environmental Offices Across Canada