EGEU 2021 - Interpretation and Implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

This course will focus on the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management and the Good Practice Guide. The recent Standard and Good Practice Guide have provided a wealth of information on tailings governance and good engineering practice to promote safe tailings management. The objectives of this course are to (i) provide an overview of the Standard and Good Practice Guide, (ii) highlight future changes needed in tailings governance, and (iii) discuss good engineering practices that when coupled with effective governance can led to safe tailings facilities. The course will include industry personnel and engineering practitioners to share their perspectives on current tailings management and how they envision adapting in the future.