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Integrating Social and Engineering Aspects of Tailings Management

October 2022

Publication - SRK News Article

A key area identified as needing improvement for compliance with the 2020 Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) is meaningful engagement of project-affected people for all phases of a TSF life cycle.

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A Review of the Hydro-Mechanical Behaviour of Tailings

Camilo Morales - October 2022

Publication - SRK News Article

Seepage through TSFs is commonly assumed to occur under gravity flow and is usually determined only under steady-state conditions.

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Implementing Water Stewardship Throughout the Life Cycle of a TSF

Andrew Wood, Lindsay Shand - October 2022

Publication - SRK News Article

Tailings disposal uses substantial quantities of water. Many TSF failures have resulted from inadequate water management and/or a lack of understanding of the dynamics of water movement on and within a TSF.

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Good Structural Geology and Geotechnical Challenges it Creates

Wayne Barnett, Bruce Murphy, Edward Saunders - October 2022

Publication - Presentation

Complex structural models can create unique challenges for geotechnical engineers performing slope stability assessments.

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Overcoming Decarbonisation Challenges for the Mining Industry

Andrew van Zyl - December 2022

Publication - SRK News Article

Most of the major mining houses have made commitments to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and set ambitious mid-term (2030) targets.

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AI Drives the Future of Exploration with SRK

Mark Rieuwers - May 2023

Publication - Article

SRK Consulting is tackling the age-old practice of mineral exploration through a new lens, where machine learning underpins new ways of prospectivity modelling.

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Comparison Among the Principal Regulations for Mining Tailings Management in Latin America

Diego Cobos, Felipe Forero, Laura Moreno, Alejandro Calvo, Jaime Castro - June 2023

Publication - Published Paper

This paper compares regulations and guidelines for TSFs in Latin America. It highlights the importance of standardizing them considering the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) requirements such as: governance, quality control, risk management, and others.

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Tailings Dam Stability: Cost-Effective Instrumentation for Decision Making

Michael Royle, Claudia Hidalgo, Victor Flores - June 2023

Publication - Published Paper

This paper highlights the usefulness of vibrating wire piezometers VWPs in understanding the flow regime within a heterogeneous tailings facility and the additional information they provide compared to standpipes.

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Mine Simulation of Diesel and BEV Equipment

Kristopher Shelswell - September 2023

Publication - SRK News Article

The feasibility of transitioning from diesel-powered machines to battery-electric equipment is a key topic as mining companies embrace initiatives to decarbonize their operations.

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Comparison of Post-Closure Regulatory Frameworks in Australia and South American Countries

Braulio Osses - October 2023

Publication - Published Paper

This study finds similarities and differences between jurisdictions hosting medium and large-scale mining in Australia and LATAM.

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