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Recent Tailings Failure at Samarco a Reminder of the Need for Proper Training

Simon Houlding | February 16, 2016 | 10:40 am Education 

Tailings are a necessary component of mine waste. The safe design, operation and management of tailings facilities are key responsibilities of any modern mining operation. Following on the Mount Polley failure in British Columbia, Canada, in 2014, the recent tailings...