It's well known that integrated, diverse and collaborative teams perform better. In tailings, siloed teams and isolated people, focused on completing individual tasks without interaction, can be dangerous. And, when people are uninformed about the risks that they manage, or how their actions contribute to a larger system’s health, this can lead to major issues going unidentified and unchecked. The belief may be that all is well when the truth can be far from it. This presentation will acknowled...
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The management of risks associated with tailings storage facilities (TSFs) is critical for ensuring the safe operation and closure of mining operations. Effective tailings risk management encompasses three main elements: risk identification, implementation of an appropriate control regime, and verification of control performance. Risk identification involves systematically analyzing potential failure modes, their likelihood, and associated consequences. Appropriate controls must then be establis...