Mill & Mine Demolition
Sustainable solutions for remote and complex sites
At GCD | PDI, we deliver environmentally responsible decommissioning and site reclamation services for mills and mines across North America. Our team understands the unique logistical and environmental challenges of these remote industrial projects. Every detail, from project planning to transport logistics, must be expertly managed to ensure success. We can also assist you early on, to help you better understand what will be involved with the decommissioning process before you are ready to request a formal quote for services.
Challenges with decommissioning mines and mills
The importance of having a demoltion plan cannot be underestimated. Decommissioning mills and mine demolition are complex undertaking regardless of external factors. The added challenges of having remote locations, fragile environments, and extreme weather are some of the problems our team has faced before and overcome. Our project plans are designed to anticipate potential problems, reduce risk, and keep the project moving safely from start to finish.
What mills and mines do we decommission?
Most mine and mill operations require a closure plan before construction begins. We can help you fulfill these commitments
We have experience with:
- Gold Mine Decommission
- Silver Mine Decommission
- Iron Mine Decommission
- Salt Mine Decommission
- Steel Mill Decommission
- Sugar Mill Decommission
- Paper Mill Decommission
- Lumber Mill Decommission
Why choose GCD | PDI for your mill and mine demolition project?
At the heart of every project is our commitment to sustainable decommissioning with the goal of returning once industrial landscapes back into safe, clean, and usable conditions for future generations. Between soil remediation, building teardown, or ecosystem restoration, GCD | PDI is your trusted partner in proper decommissioning restoring natural environments with care and precision.
FAQs
Read our full page demolition FAQ to learn more about how we handle demolition projects such as yours.
What makes mill and mine demolition different from other types of demolition?
Mills and mines often span large areas and include heavy steel structures, conveyors, and processing equipment not found anywhere else. Specialized equipment and sequencing are required to safely dismantle these facilities.
How do you manage environmental risks during mine demolition?
Mines have an environmental risk that other demolition projects do not have. Mines may contain tailings, chemicals, or contaminated soils. We perform detailed environmental assessments and work with regulators to ensure safe removal, treatment, and disposal of contaminants.
Can equipment or metals be salvaged from mill or mine demolitions?
Yes. Processing equipment, steel, and non-ferrous metals are often recoverable. We maximize salvage value for clients while diverting waste from landfills.
From diamond mines and mill towns to remote energy sites, our approach ensures:
- Conduct thorough environmental risk assessments
- Secure equipment mobilization to hard-to-reach sites
- Compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Plan reclamation strategies that restore ecological balance
- Install health and safety protocols that protect workers and nearby ecosystems
Related Project
2019 – 2020
Province House Conservation
Priestly Demolition Inc. was awarded the engineering, design sequencing and the implantation of a system to safely support the North and South Portico of the Province House while replacing the old stone foundations with the new concrete foundations.