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Fast-Evolving Mining Standards Being Embraced in DRC, China

Dominique Sambwa, Feng (Frank) Li, Anne Gimonet, Visvanathan Reddy - February 19, 2025

As expected, the recently initiated Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) stimulated discussion at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with SRK Consulting’s professional teams from Africa and China on hand to offer their insights.

TAGS: Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, Tailings Management, CMKSI, Mining Industry, Private Investment, Local Legislation, Global Standards, Technical Services, ESG Disclosure
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The Northern Miner: Q&A with SRK - Casey Hetman

Casey Hetman - February 13, 2025

Join Casey Hetman, diamond expert, as he shares his thoughts on Canada´s diamond industry and its current state.

TAGS: diamond mining, kimberlites, Superior Craton, lab-grown diamonds, bulk sampling
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Mining in Africa Must Avoid Distraction From Its Measured Progress

Andrew van Zyl - February 10, 2025

Despite the geopolitical uncertainties affecting the global economy, Africa’s mining sector remains well placed to expand its economic and social contribution.

TAGS: Mining Indaba, Responsible Mining, Water Stewardship, Tailings Management, Power Supply, Geopolotical Uncertainties, Global Economy, Mining Sector, Mining Stakeholders, Macro-Economic Environment
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A Numerical Approach to Determine the In Situ State of Tailings

Kevin Bernardo,Nicolás Tasso - January 23, 2025

Accurately estimating the state parameter ψ of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is crucial for ensuring their stability. A new method has been proposed to estimate the state parameter from CPTu data using a new tool: Pocket G-PFEM (Geotechnical Particle Finite Element Method).

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A Probabilistic Approach to Determine Downstream Consequences in Dam Break Analysis

Ignacio Ezama, Federico Giurich, Francisco Moyano - January 23, 2025

SRK is developing a method that assesses the variability of the input parameters for release volume as an approach to estimate credible consequences of an tailings dam failure.

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