Success Cases

Below are some success stories, examples of good management, and the commitment of CLAM teams to meeting defined objectives and goals.
case1

Status

Complete

Year

2020

Category

Water resources

Hydrogeological model

Context

Development of a conceptual hydrogeological model of a mine in Moatize, a city in the province of Tete in Mozambique.

Methodology performed

For the development of the conceptual hydrogeological model, we provided the compilation of the existing geological and hydrogeological data, the analysis and interpretation of information from the monitoring instruments installed at the site (piezometers, INA's and tubular wells), the analysis of geophysical tests (electrical resistivity), as well as such as the analysis of tests for the definition of the hydrodynamic characteristics of the aquifers (bail test ,slug test, pumping tests and aquifer tests), among other measures.

Results

This work allowed the characterization of the underground water dynamics and its geometry as well as the configuration of the aquifer units, recharge and discharge zones, the vulnerability of these hydrogeological systems to possible contaminants, and the water availability inherent to the project in question and some adjacent areas.

Cuidados animais

Status

In progress

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Animal Care

Context

Development of technical, administrative and management services for an animal reintegration program in a fauna shelter located in the region of Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Methodology performed

The services in question consist of the development of activities for the reception, treatment and shelter of hundreds of domestic and wild animals in a specific structure, operating 24 hours a day. These services include the necropsy of animals from the fauna shelter or brought from other rescue fronts.

They also include the promotion of welfare and environmental enrichment for the animal with a view to the reintegration of each of the rescued animals, in addition to the management of the adoption process based on specific protocols and other activities.

Results

Clam's team was able to provide efficient demand management for the client, resulting in cost reduction and achievement of goals for disease and injury prevention and treatment, pain and stress prevention and relief, immunization, provision of appropriate food, and other conditions tailored to the animals' needs.

Serviços em Lctionfauna

Status

In progress

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Services in Ichthyofauna

Context

Evaluation of the influence of dredging on schools of fish and the evaluation of impacts on the drift of eggs and larvae (ichthyoplankton) in the Paraopeba River, in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Methodology performed

The services consist of the development of environmental programs for the collection of carcasses, monitoring of dredging and shoals, fish harvesting, monitoring of water quality parameters, monitoring of ichthyoplankton in addition to necropsy for the evaluation of ichthyofauna causa mortis. At the peak of the work, a team of professionals was mobilized, in addition to all the necessary resources such as vessels, vehicles, engines, as well as all the necessary certification of the personnel involved.

Results

The services developed provided assistance in restoring and mitigating the environmental impacts generated by the entrainment of sediments on the Paraopeba River, Brumadinho region in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Descaracterização de estruturas geotécnicas

Status

In progress

Year

2020

Category

Management

Decharacterization of geotechnical structures

Context

Development of studies, design work and environmental monitoring related to the de-characterization of geotechnical structures in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Methodology performed

For the development of these services and to meet the demands of the Customer, a robust multidisciplinary team was selected to operate in company with strong technical expertise and different levels of seniority dedicated to complying with the regulations and legislation related to the theme as issued by the different regulatory bodies involved. in company com forte expertise técnica e diferentes níveis de senioridade dedicada ao atendimento às determinações e legislação relacionada ao tema emanada pelos diferentes órgãos reguladores envolvidos. in company com forte expertise técnica e diferentes níveis de senioridade dedicada ao atendimento às determinações e legislação relacionada ao tema emanada pelos diferentes órgãos reguladores envolvidos.

Results

Meeting environmental demands with the integration of teams and the management of projects and processes, providing enhanced performance and added value to the customer's business.
Incêndios florestais

Status

Complete

Year

2020

Category

Services

Forest fires

Context

Development of a plan for monitoring of surface waters, bottom sediments, soils, fish, fruits and tree canopy as a result of the application of flame retardants in areas where forest fire mitigation actions are planned in the state of Pará, Brazil.

Methodology performed

For the development of the services, collections and laboratory analyses of samples were necessary to assess the impacts resulting from the application of the retardant based on the legal/regulatory parameters of the resolutions of the National Environment Council, Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, National Water Agency, National Sanitary Surveillance Agency and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazilian agencies that govern the subject in question. The evaluation of the canopy by aerial images of the application areas was carried out using drone overflights. An evaluation of possible impacts was also provided, such as the significant loss of canopy leaves, changes in the canopy color pattern and tree mortality.

Results

Meeting customer´s environmental demands with the delivery of a conclusive report on the topic.
Monitoramento ambiental

Status

Complete

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Environmental monitoring

Context

Development of environmental licensing, monitoring and various services for the gold mine, access road and transmission line in the Amazon biome, in the state of Pará, Brazil.

Methodology performed

For the development of services, the Clam team provided, among others, the following services: characterization and qualitative and quantitative hydrogeological/hydrological monitoring, background hydrogeochemical characterization, characterization of acid drainage generation potential, water studies to define water balance and pit dewatering, technical studies for water use permits and effluent discharge permits, development of the Environmental Management System to be used during mine operation, as well as fauna and flora monitoring and environmental licensing for the landfill and concrete plant that will serve the project.

Results

Meeting the various environmental demands of the customer with efficiency and assertiveness.
Arquologia

Status

Complete

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Archaeological monitoring of emergency works

Context

Monitoring works to de-characterize dams, with a view to identifying archaeological structures to prevent possible impacts on Archaeological Heritage.

Methodology performed

Hiking activities, by Archeology professionals, in the areas affected by the works, identification, isolation and signaling of archaeological assets, dissemination of knowledge to collaborators of the works and communication of preventive actions to Organs competent bodies, through official letters and/or technical reports.

Results

Prevention of impacts and dissemination of the Archaeological Heritage of Minas Gerais, compliance with legal determinations of environmental licensing and specific legislation for the protection of Archaeological Heritage.
Epeleologia-2-e1673453563814

Status

Complete

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Speleological studies in general

Context

Assessment of speleological potential, prospecting, area of influence studies, relevance studies, monitoring in mine operation areas, in order to assess potential impacts.

Methodology performed

Surveys in speleological databases; walking/mapping in the field; detailed topographic surveys; biospeleological and geospeleological surveys, monitoring of particulate matter; photographic monitoring; physical integrity monitoring; monitoring of cave fauna.

Results

Mapping of existing cavities in the Area Directly Affected by the project and its surroundings; proposal to change the area of influence; determination of the degree of relevance of the cavities; assessment of impacts resulting from operational activities and proposal of follow-up, mitigation and compensation measures.
PLANOS DE FECHAMENTO EM NÍVEL CONCEITUAL E EXECUTIVO

Status

Complete

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Conceptual and executive level closure plan

Context

Mine operations with the need to plan structured actions, in line with the best international practices, in order to guarantee the physical and chemical stability of the structures, enabling the future use and socio-environmental sustainability of the enterprise in the decommissioning and post-decommissioning phases.

Methodology performed

Details of actions related to decommissioning, such as the process of definitive decommissioning of structures, associated aspects and impacts, applicable control and mitigation measures, evaluation of possible future uses, justification for the chosen future use, costs involved and schedule.

Results

Integrated vision of the necessary actions to proceed with decommissioning and guarantee the best alternative for future use, considering all socio-environmental and financial aspects.
INVESTIGAÇÃO AMBIENTAL DE PASSIVOS

Status

Complete

Year

2019

Category

Environment

Environmental investigation of liabilities

Context

Development of the Preliminary Assessment Report and the Confirmatory Investigation Plan in areas of paralyzed mines.

Methodology performed

Survey of primary and secondary data, including, for example, temporal aerial photogrammetric survey, in order to characterize changes in land use and occupation in the target area and its surroundings; field interviews and inspections. The Confirmatory Investigation Plan is prepared according to the availability, quality of data and information obtained, which will underlie the Initial Conceptual Model of the Area - MCA, with its different levels of uncertainties.

Results

Through the collection of data and developed studies, the aim is to find evidence, clues or facts that allow suspecting the existence of contamination in the areas, verifying the need or not to continue the investigation (execution of the Confirmatory Investigation Plan).

Incendios

Status

Complete

Year

2024

Category

Environment

Plano Integrado como estratégia de resposta à incêndio florestal

Context

Altas temperaturas, material combustível e oxigênio formam a combinação perfeita para a ocorrência de incêndios florestais. No Brasil, esses eventos são mais comuns entre maio e outubro, devido à diminuição da precipitação e umidade relativa, além da intensificação dos ventos.

Methodology performed

Desenvolvimento de um Plano de Resposta a Incêndios Florestais (PRIF), sendo necessário realizar uma análise integrada de dados históricos e informações sobre o território. Incluindo a coleta de dados primários e secundários, como características da vegetação, hidrografia, topografia, rotas de acesso e infraestrutura disponível.

Results

Com base na análise dos dados, foi possível estruturar um banco de dados geográfico que sustenta a elaboração de uma matriz de risco. Isso permitiu a criação de um PRIF eficiente, com recomendações como o incremento nos sistemas de monitoramento, otimização dos fluxos de comunicação e aprimoramento das equipes e estruturas de suporte.

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