Alberta announces committee to help speed up oilsands tailings reclamation

The Alberta government has appointed a new committee to look into ways to speed up the reclamation of the large and growing tailings ponds in the province's oilsands. The oilsands mine water steering committee will examine potential policies and options that would allow reclamation to occur as quickly and safely as possible. "Managing oilsands mine water and reclaiming tailings ponds is a complex issue that requires collaboration," Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz said Tuesday in a statement.