Tailings Management Handbook: A LifeCycle Approach

Mining and mineral processing will always produce tailings, and how well they are managed is crucial for a company's ESG performance. The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and the Tailings Management: Good Practice Guide provide guidance on safe and responsible management of tailings across the global mining industry. The handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers tailings management fundamentals, life-cycle planning, site and tailings characterization, TSF design and construction, and systems and operations, with 42 case studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1024 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

As long as mining and mineral processing continue, tailings and their responsible management will remain a critical concern. A company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is closely tied to how effectively tailings risks are managed. In August 2020, the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) was published, aiming to prevent catastrophic failures of tailings facilities by providing operators with specific measures and approaches throughout the mine life cycle. The GISTM takes into account the perspectives of various stakeholders. In 2021, the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) released the Tailings Management: Good Practice Guide, which provides guidance on safe and responsible management of tailings across the global mining industry. The guide emphasizes good governance and engineering practices to improve tailings storage facility (TSF) management and foster a strong safety culture within mining companies.

The Tailings Management Handbook is a valuable and timely resource, as there is currently no other comprehensive guide rooted in these new fundamentals and global principles for tailings management. Tailings management requires an interdisciplinary and cross-functional understanding and support, which is evident throughout this handbook.

The handbook is packed with information contributed by over 100 world-renowned experts, presented in a full-color format and focused on the basics, life-cycle planning, site and tailings characterization, TSF design and construction, as well as systems and operations of TSFs. The inclusion of 42 case studies provides real-world examples of successful tailings management practices and lessons learned.

In conclusion, the Tailings Management Handbook is a comprehensive and essential resource for anyone involved in mining and mineral processing, as well as those responsible for managing tailings. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with tailings management, and offers practical guidance and best practices to support safe and responsible operations.

Weight: 2235g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780873354905