THE COMPANY

Founded in 1965 by Mr. Herman Keller and later operated by his son Hans Keller, draws on over 50 years of experience to provide the services and skills for the complete and permanent reclamation and rehabilitation of land disturbed by mining and industrial processes.

In 2019 Mr. James Mitchell and Mr. Dwight Chorney are carrying on the tradition and passions of the Keller Family and by ensuring continues to thrive and grow while providing its clients with the expertise and high quality of service they have grown to expect.

has the know-how and experience to provide the services and skills for the full and permanent reclamation of tailing and industrial lands.

offers mine reclamation planning that is both environmentally acceptable and cost effective.

Definition of the nature and cost of remedial measures
Provision for long term environmental protection
Development of a reclamation strategy
Assurance of regulatory compliance

supplies informed assessments and recommendation on:

Land, air and water pollution
Waste disposal
Erosion control and soil conservation
Ecological protection and nature conservation

conducts all studies required for permitting:

Environmental impact assessment
Mine closure plan
Decontamination procedure
Acid mine drainage control

EXPERTISE

The team integrates expertise in agronomy and agrology with professional engineering design to rehabilitate the land. We have the skills to shape the earth to create structural stability, solve drainage problems and establish esthetic vistas.

We can restore the surface of the land so it will not erode by wind or water and establish self sustaining vegetation which will create long term stability with low maintenance. If appropriate, we can take the process one step further and re-establish a forest so that the land is not only rehabilitated, but is restored as a productive component of the ecosystem.

means:

Know How

Experience

Equipment

Personnel

To carry out in the field:

Stream Channel Improvement
Grading
Contouring
Drainage Control
Pond Stabilization
Slide Damage Repair
Retaining Walls
Gabions
Fish Habit Development

Soil Conditioning
Dust Abatement
Erosion Control Blanketing
Mulching
Membrane Setting
Hydro Seeding
Mechanical Seeding
Sedimentation Pond Construction

PERSONNEL

James Mitchell / Manager

James Mitchell, being self employed for many years, carried out construction works in Southern Alberta and Ontario. James was involved with many unique and challenging projects throughout his 29 years in the construction industry. He has participated in sewer/water works, high rise demolition and detailed landscape projects. James has developed a wide range of expertise which has made him a most valuable member of the team.

Dwight Chorney / Project Manager

Dwight started his career over 30 years ago with under the guidance of Hans Keller. After many years with , he owned and operated his own successful landscaping, reclamation and revegetation company. Dwight has managed and completed countless large and small scale landscaping, revegetation and mining reclamation projects throughout Ontario and across Canada. Dwight also has experience in the industrial maintenance and solid waste management industries including the supervision and operation of municipal and industrial landfills, waste collection and recycling. Dwight is a Forestry Technician, Certified Manager of Landfill Operations and holds numerous health and safety related certificates.

Dwight has rejoined the team to help carry on the tradition of providing their clients with the expertise, dedication and quality of work and the Keller family have been providing for over 50 years.

William Dainty, P.Eng. / Project Engineer

Bill Dainty has over 20 years of experience in construction management of mine closure works, water management facilities, river and stream diversions, lake relocation, fish passage and land reclamation. He is involved with all levels of environmental permitting and project planning in both Canada and the United States and works directly with both industry and all levels of government to ensure that all project and regulatory requirements are met. His mine closure experience has included the treatment and handling of tailings, re-vegetation including land preparation, water management and conveyance, dam re-habilitation and construction, structural demolition, and shaft capping. He has worked extensively on environmental improvement projects in support of closure activities and is actively involved in the protection of and enhancement of wildlife habitat. Bill works directly with Hans Keller in the planning and management of projects. He provides Engineering expertise and support to all components of operations.

SERVICES

has developed the expertise and experience to offer complete turnkey service including:

Initial assessment of site conditions
Costing
Follow-up
Ecological protection and nature conservation
Four decades after rehabilitation by these mine tailings have stable luxuriant ground cover of leguminous plants
Follow up

fully guarantees its material and workmanship. Any surface failing to meet the criteria defined in the contract is retreated at no extra cost to the client.

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Clients

McEwen Mining Inc.
Glencore Canada - KIDD Operations
Certarus Ltd.
Northec Construction
Loblaws
Ecocare Ltd
Calder Engineering Ltd
Agrium Inc.
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Town of Aurora
City of Waterloo
City of Timmins
Region of Halton Hills
Abitibi - Bowater Inc
Tembec Inc
Barrick Gold Corporation
Goldcorp Inc
Denison Mines Ltd
Inco
Kinross Gold Corp
Iron Ore Company of Canada
Rio Tinto
Xstrata PLC
Graham Construction and Engineering Inc
Acton Group Uxbridge Inc
Town of Georgina

Testimonials

Quality of Workmanship: Excellent; Co-Operation: Excellent; Promptness in completing projects: On time and on budget; General remarks and recommendation: Very professional and knowledgeable contractor, cooperative and trustworthy.

— Iron Ore Company of Canada

I wanted to thank you and the guys for a great job on the Tinto Brook project - it went very well and with absolutely no safety incidents is quite an accomplishment. You and the crew made a good impression here at IOC and I hope you enjoyed the work so we can continue to work together...

— Laurie Whidden, CR Engineering, Iron Ore Company of Canada

...I have utilized the services of Erocon over the past 25 years and I can assure you that they are one of the best, if not the best tailing reclamation company in Canada.

— Ron Connell, Miramar Northern Mining Ltd.

...I would also like to note that Jim and crew did an exceptional job on this (Waterloo) project. I have really enjoyed working with Erocon - it was a painless process.

— Denise McGoldrick, Environmental Project Manager, Water Resources, City of Waterloo

...I am very pleased with the progress and the quality of the work done so far. I am confident that this work will be done by the end of October and done well.

— Excerpt from a Summary of Hollinger Site Visit by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

While the vegetation growth and resulting cost reduction are impressive, Erocon’s work ethics are also noteworthy. -click here for letter

— Jean-Francois Philippe, P. Eng. | Rehabilitation Engineer, Kapuskasing, Ontario Nov 2019

...Due to our satisfaction with their initial performance — the scope of their exploration-related field activities was expanded to three additional job sites... -click here for letter

— Ken D. Tylee, P. Geo. | Exploration Manager, Matheson, Ontario Nov 2019