SRK Consulting on the Learnings From the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management Implementation

Franciska Lake, James Lake, Andries Fourie, Philippa Burmeister, Lindsay Shand, James Dutchman, Mondli Mazibuko, Kavandren Moodley

It has been just over four years since the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) was launched, and much is being learnt as mining companies and professional experts continue to maintain compliance. The GISTM has brought a more integrated approach to designs.

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GISTM is Embraced as Vital Tool for Reducing Risk to Human Life

John Stiff, Franciska Lake, Wouter Jordaan, Kavandren Moodley

GISTM drives safer, sustainable TSF practices with advanced monitoring and ESG integration.

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Navigating Local Complexities in GISTM Emergency Planning

Andries Fourie, Wouter Jordaan, Kavandren Moodley

GISTM compliance in South Africa demands inclusive EPRPs, addressing informal settlements and engaging local stakeholders.

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Water Stewardship A Golden Thread Through GISTM

Lindsay Shand, Franciska Lake, Giulia Barr, Kavandren Moodley

Integrating water stewardship principles to mitigate risks in tailings storage facilities.

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Tailings Standard Highlights Value of Planning for Mine Closure

Ivan Doku, James Lake, Wouter Jordaan, Roanne Sutcliffe

Tailings standards emphasise proactive planning for mine closure to meet environmental and regulatory goals.

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Hard Realities in Financial Provisioning for GISTM

James Dutchman, Herman Booysen, Wouter Jordaan, Philippa Burmeister, Franciska Lake, Kavandren Moodley, Lisl Pullinger

Global standards mandate mines to provision and update TSF closure, failure, and rehabilitation costs

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Back to the Future-Reverse Engineering TSFs for the End Land Use

Justin Walls

This paper delves into the innovative approach of reverse engineering TSFs to ensure they meet sustainable closure objectives.

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GISTM Drives Multidisciplinary Focus to Boost Tailings Safety

Franciska Lake, James Dutchman, Philippa Burmeister, Kavandren Moodley

GISTM drives safer tailings management with multidisciplinary collaboration, digital monitoring, and community engagement.

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