In The Modern Environment are Tailing Dams Viable?
Tailing dams have been an essential part of the mineral’s extraction process. However, history shows that serious environmental and safety issues are associated with tailing dams. Dr Thomas Bunn from TUNRA Bulk Solids writes about options that can solve these problems and may be economically viable in the longer term. For further reading:
In the modern environment are tailing dams viable? (Australian Bulk Handling Review May/June 2021)