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Dry Stack Design in Finland and Sweden

Jamie Spiers - May 2021

Publication - Article

Advances in tailings dewatering technologies (such as pressure filtration) has led to an expansion in options for safe and efficient storage of tailings in arctic environments.

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Impact of New Tailings Standards Highlighted

SRK Consulting - November 2021

Publication - Article

With the release of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) in August last year, the foundation of this field has shifted, and the stakes have been raised, argues engineering consultancy SRK Consulting.

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Technical Evaluation of the Use of Gold Tailings as Prefabricated Construction Materials Using Geopolymers

Antony Aguedo Asencios - March 2022

Publication - Article

This paper evaluates the technical feasibility of using gold tailings as prefabricated construction materials by means of geopolymers. In this sense, the following objectives have been established.

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3D Modelling Has Much to Offer the TSF Field

Hennie Booyens - June 2023

Publication - Article

The renewed global focus on the safety of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) has highlighted the value of 3D geological ground modelling, especially in enhancing characterising of sites and effectively communicating subsurface site conditions.

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European Battery Metals: The State of Play

Martin Pittuck, Ben Lepley - September 2023

Publication - SRK News Article

Heavy investment in research and development, driven by the EV and renewable energy industries, is leading to an explosion in battery innovation.

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How Infrastructure Investment Shapes SA’s Engineering Future

Andrew van Zyl - November 2023

Publication - Article

Decades of consistent investment in infrastructure have been instrumental in fostering and preserving a robust base of engineering expertise within South Africa, particularly among consulting engineers.

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Analysis of a Dewatered Tailings Storage Facility Using the Sanisand Constitutive Model

Alejandro Kerguelén, Diego Cobos, Arcesio Lizcano, Andrés Barrero - October 2023

Publication - Article

This article presents a methodology to perform a numerical analysis using the constitutive model Sanisand to evaluate the stability of a designed dewatered tailings storage facility (TSF).

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Consulting in the Nordic Region

Michael Di Giovinazzo, Chris Bray, William Harding - February 2024

Publication - Article

As geopolitical dynamics shift, the supply of domestic raw materials in Europe—particularly in northern Europe—has gained significance. Consequently, consulting practices play a crucial role by offering services related to exploration, mining, and operational support.

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Meya Project: A Source of Sierra Leone's Large Type IIa Diamonds

Jarek Jakubec - March 2024

Publication - Presentation

Type IIa diamonds make up 1–2% of all natural diamonds. They are almost or entirely devoid of impurities, and consequently are usually colorless and have the highest thermal conductivity. This presentation shows how they are extracted from the Meya Project in Sierra Leone.

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Digital Innovation in Tailings Dam Management

James Dutchman - May 2024

Publication - Article

Technological and digital innovation is set to drive industry best practice in tailings dam management. Many mining companies have invested considerable effort in meeting the first Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management’s (GISTM) compliance deadline of August 2023.

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