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RIO TINTO

Monitoring the quality of groundwater and surface water

Outsourcing of post-operation site monitoring and maintenance

RIO TINTO's mission is to manage the liabilities of the group's former industrial activities in France, in particular by responding to the regulatory requirements set by specific prefectural decrees for each site. At this stage, monitoring is carried out mainly on sites classified as «post-mining», «landfills» and «dams».

ABO-ERG ENVIRONNEMENT was awarded two successive contracts between 2017 and 2026 to:
 Carry out environmental monitoring: sampling and analysis of water, sediments, bryophytes, fish
 Drafting reports for government agencies,
 Complete/consolidate the piezometer network (installation of piezometers, replacement of heads, etc.).
 Carry out landscaping maintenance of the sites,
 Carry out ancillary work (repairing fences, gates, access ramps, etc.)
 Assist and advise RIO TINTO, then implement ecological engineering solutions (treatment of invasive species, eco-grazing, etc.).

Site monitoring is carried out in four phases:
1) Preparation phase: definition of requirements, joint inspection visit, risk analysis, planning, information sharing/discussions with subcontractors, training/awareness-raising for operators, etc.
2) Field phase: data acquisition; visual inspection, measurements (depth, dimensions, pH, conductivity, etc.), sampling, packaging and transport of samples, monitoring and supervision of subcontractors, reporting, etc.
3) Laboratory phase: specific analyses of samples by specialised laboratories.
4) Engineering phase: receipt, verification and interpretation of field and laboratory data, drafting and transmission of reports, technical reports and exchanges with a view to optimisation proposals or recommendations.

ABO-ERG ENVIRONMENT's Q3SE policy is integrated into every phase of the project.
In order to manage several monitoring programmes at more than thirty sites across France, ABO-ERG ENVIRONNEMENT has optimised the fieldwork and engineering phases.
This organisation complies with current standards, is in line with our certifications (ISO 9001 and LNE in particular) and our strong value of customer satisfaction. It is based on the following principles:
– Autonomy in organisation and implementation
– Responsiveness and availability: dedicated project team and support from our various geographical offices
– Consistency and adaptability: for sampling and deliverables (reports), our common procedures are tailored to the specific characteristics of the site.
– Communication and data centralisation

Agency:

Lyon / Montpellier

Date of completion:

• Since 2017 (ongoing until 2026)
Amount excluding VAT:
• Between €700k and €900k per annum

Place of production:

• Mainland France

Type of mission according to standard 94500:

• AMO study – MONITORING – BQ – A210 – A220 – A270

Work completed:

• Sampling and analysis of groundwater and surface water, sediments, bryophytes, and fish.
• Intervention report, four-year review.
• Design of monitoring programmes.
• Installation and maintenance of piezometers

Relevant qualifications:

Mission details:

• Preparation
• Site = visits, sampling, monitoring of works
• Laboratory
• Engineering
• Alerts
ABO-ERG equipment used
• Sampling equipment (pumps, interface probes, multi-parameter devices, etc.)
• Mapping software (QGIS)
• Planning software
Solutions provided by ABO ERG Environnement :
Autonomy, responsiveness and availability, consistency and adaptability, communication and data centralisation, technical and regulatory expertise
Project owner:
RIO TINTO

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Market Ref. No.

RIO TINTO

Monitoring the quality of groundwater and surface water

Outsourcing of post-operation site monitoring and maintenance

RIO TINTO's mission is to manage the liabilities of the group's former industrial activities in France, in particular by responding to the regulatory requirements set by specific prefectural decrees for each site. At this stage, monitoring is carried out mainly on sites classified as «post-mining», «landfills» and «dams».

ABO-ERG ENVIRONNEMENT was awarded two successive contracts between 2017 and 2026 to:
 Carry out environmental monitoring: sampling and analysis of water, sediments, bryophytes, fish
 Drafting reports for government agencies,
 Complete/consolidate the piezometer network (installation of piezometers, replacement of heads, etc.).
 Carry out landscaping maintenance of the sites,
 Carry out ancillary work (repairing fences, gates, access ramps, etc.)
 Assist and advise RIO TINTO, then implement ecological engineering solutions (treatment of invasive species, eco-grazing, etc.).

Site monitoring is carried out in four phases:
1) Preparation phase: definition of requirements, joint inspection visit, risk analysis, planning, information sharing/discussions with subcontractors, training/awareness-raising for operators, etc.
2) Field phase: data acquisition; visual inspection, measurements (depth, dimensions, pH, conductivity, etc.), sampling, packaging and transport of samples, monitoring and supervision of subcontractors, reporting, etc.
3) Laboratory phase: specific analyses of samples by specialised laboratories.
4) Engineering phase: receipt, verification and interpretation of field and laboratory data, drafting and transmission of reports, technical reports and exchanges with a view to optimisation proposals or recommendations.

ABO-ERG ENVIRONMENT's Q3SE policy is integrated into every phase of the project.
In order to manage several monitoring programmes at more than thirty sites across France, ABO-ERG ENVIRONNEMENT has optimised the fieldwork and engineering phases.
This organisation complies with current standards, is in line with our certifications (ISO 9001 and LNE in particular) and our strong value of customer satisfaction. It is based on the following principles:
– Autonomy in organisation and implementation
– Responsiveness and availability: dedicated project team and support from our various geographical offices
– Consistency and adaptability: for sampling and deliverables (reports), our common procedures are tailored to the specific characteristics of the site.
– Communication and data centralisation

Agency:

Lyon / Montpellier

Date of completion:

• Since 2017 (ongoing until 2026)

Amount excluding VAT:

• Between €700k and €900k per annum

Place of production:

• Mainland France

Type of mission according to standard 94500:

• AMO study – MONITORING – BQ – A210 – A220 – A270

Work completed:

• Sampling and analysis of groundwater and surface water, sediments, bryophytes, and fish.
• Intervention report, four-year review.
• Design of monitoring programmes.
• Installation and maintenance of piezometers

Relevant qualifications:

Mission details:

• Preparation
• Site = visits, sampling, monitoring of works
• Laboratory
• Engineering
• Alerts
ABO-ERG equipment used
• Sampling equipment (pumps, interface probes, multi-parameter devices, etc.)
• Mapping software (QGIS)
• Planning software
Solutions provided by ABO ERG Environnement :
Autonomy, responsiveness and availability, consistency and adaptability, communication and data centralisation, technical and regulatory expertise
Project owner: RIO TINTO