Life Cycle Of A Tailings Facility With Emphasis On Impoundment Stability
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 8
- File Size:
- 65 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2002
Abstract
The major stages in the life cycle of a tailings facility include site selection, impoundment de-sign and construction, operation and closure. Optimum management of these stages requires an integration of all legal, engineering and environmental aspects in order to improve safety and minimize future potential risks for humans and the environment. This paper discusses the main factors involved at each stage and focuses on the stability considerations of the impoundment facility.
Citation
APA: (2002) Life Cycle Of A Tailings Facility With Emphasis On Impoundment Stability
MLA: Life Cycle Of A Tailings Facility With Emphasis On Impoundment Stability. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2002.