Faro Mine

The Faro Mine Complex (FMC) Environmental Monitoring project involves comprehensive environmental oversight of one of Canada’s largest contaminated sites, an abandoned lead-zinc mine in south-central Yukon.

Under contract with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), True Environmental manages a sophisticated monitoring program encompassing water quality testing, geotechnical monitoring, wildlife observation, and on-site laboratory services, with approximately 13 staff members operating year-round. The project collects data across 400 sampling locations and incorporates advanced field technologies, including linked databases and monitoring equipment. Notable aspects include integrating local First Nation community members, particularly the Ross River Dena Cho, in both field and laboratory roles, demonstrating a commitment to Indigenous engagement while addressing critical environmental challenges associated with acid rock drainage and historical mining activities.