Frequently Asked Questions

Littlejohn Environmental Consulting provides technical services to help communities, Indigenous governments, mine proponents, and other stakeholders evaluate the environmental impact of mining/resource projects on the environment, rights, and community interests.

I offer a particular focus on water contamination and best practices around mine water management and treatment. My experience includes open pit mining, underground mining, in-situ mining, heap leaching, flotation, cyanide, and primary metal production. I have worked on a wide range of commodities such as gold, copper, lead, zinc, coal, oil sands, uranium, lithium, iron ore, and limestone quarrying.

My work helps empower Indigenous communities make informed decisions about mining projects that may affect their rights, territory, and interests. I help improve project design and regulatory conditions for projects to offer communities the best choices possible about development on or around their territory.

My strength lies in a thorough understanding of mine design, including mining and milling processes, water management, water treatment, and project infrastructure. This expertise allows environmental issues to be proactively identified and addressed at their source through practical solutions.

As a firm, Littlejohn Environmental Consulting goes beyond studying the technical issues associated with projects and aims to build meaningful solutions into regulatory requirements through respectful communication and collaborative engagement.

The engineering code of ethics is critical to my work, particularly the first principle related to protection of the public good: "hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public, including the protection of the environment and the promotion of health and safety in the workplace".

Littlejohn Environmental Consulting is committed to:

• Harnessing expertise to mitigate the environmental risks of mining;

• Reconciliation through ethical engineering practices;

• Advocating for respectful collaboration between Indigenous governments, mine proponents, and regulators; and

• Proactively addressing the environmental risks posed by mining at their source.

Engaging with local and Indigenous communities ensures that their concerns and values are respected in the planning and execution of mining projects. Appreciation for different incentives and risk tolerance by different parties helps build trust, facilitates smoother project implementation, and ensures that projects contribute positively to the communities they affect.

Yes, Dr. Littlejohn can contribute technical services to project teams in support of project development, environmental assessment, permitting, and operations.

Water is important because it is critical for ecosystems and communities, for the mining and milling process, and for broad public interest. Mines need to manage water effectively to make sure there is enough water to run the process without being too much to handle safely. The environmental and financial costs of making the wrong decision can be immense.

Dr. Littlejohn has many years of experience working closely with Indigenous communities across British Columbia and Western Canada. His work includes facilitating dialogue between communities and mining companies, ensuring that Indigenous rights and environmental concerns are addressed in all projects.

To begin, contact Dr. Littlejohn directly by filling out the contact form on our website. We'll schedule an initial consultation to discuss your project's needs and how we can assist you in achieving your objectives.