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Guidelines on the Development of an Operating Manual for Tailings Storage
This document is intended to help companies prepare their own site specific operating manuals for tailings facilities. Suggested components of an operating manual include an introductory section, the tailings storage operating plan, monitoring and auditing requirements, rehabilitation measures, emergency action... Read more
Mining and Minerals Processing : Tailings Facilities : Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 2
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It aims to reduce the risk to water resources from tailings... Read more
Tail Light Cleaning Sprays for 773 Water Cart
Problem The tail lights of water carts easily become covered in dirt and dust, making the vehicle's presence, the braking indicator and indicators less visible to other vehicles. Solution A tail light cleaning spray has been installed below the rear tail lights of... Read more
Guidelines on the Safe Design and Operating Standards for Tailings Storage
These guidelines aim to assist in the design, construction, management and decommissioning of tailings storage facilities in Western Australia to ensure safe and environmentally effective outcomes. Above ground and below ground storage facilities are discussed as well as hazard ratings... Read more
Strategic Framework for Tailings Management
This framework was designed to provide a broadly consistent approach to tailings management in all of the Australian states and territories. It was developed jointly by MCMPR and MCA. It is not a detailed set of guidelines for tailings management.... Read more
Case Study 8. Lessons from a tailings dam failure: Apirsa Mine in Spain
In 1998, the tailings impoundment at Boliden Apirsa mine in southern Spain was breached, resulting in the release of a flood of tailings and supernatant water. ... Read more
GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATION OF TAILINGS DISPOSAL FACILITIES: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE AND EXPLANATORY NOTES
Tailings disposal practices have the potential to pose significant safety and environmental risks. As a result of continuing incidents related to failures and release of contaminants from tailings facilities, the international mining community is subject to intense scrutiny from... Read more
Managing Tailings for Continual Improvement.
The MAC Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities was developed to help companies implement tailings management systems that include environmental, health and safety criteria ... Read more
Tailings Dam
This document contains a Tailings Dam Audit, with eight areas of examination and various standards and guidelines outlined for each. These areas include: 1. Hazard Rating; 2. Design and Construction; 3. Dam Break Assessment; 4. Operation; 5. Management; 6. Monitoring... Read more
Tailings, Heap Leach Water Storage Facilities Guideline
This Guideline provides the minimum Envrionmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements for the design, construction, operation, management and closure of tailings, heap leach and water storage facilities . . . ... Read more
International Workshop on Environmental Regulation For Accident Prevention in Mining:Tailings and Chemicals Management
The Workshop on Environmental Regulation For Accident Prevention in Mining: Tailings and Chemicals Management, held in Perth,Australia, in October 2000, brought together regulators and experts from around 20 countries to share experience, practices and problems associated with regulation of the... Read more
Case Study 9. Improving community interaction after tailings pipeline failure: Morila Gold Mine
This case study describes a tailings breakout incident at Morila Gold Mine (MGM), the mines response to it and the engagement with local stakeholders in the process. Out of the lessons learned, a review of the emergency plan was performed... Read more
A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities
Tailings facilities provide a window on the mining industry. They tell a story to the public about how the industry manages its activities. They also pose a risk that must be managed for the long term. ... Read more
Developing and Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual for Tailings and Water Management Facilities
Tailings and water management facilities are integral components of mine and mill operations. They must be managed for the long term to ensure that safe and environmentally responsible stewardship is achieved ... Read more
Surface Nonmetal Mine (Sand and Gravel) Fatal Electrical Accident Crusher No. 520 Mark Sand and Gravel Acquisition Company Fergus Falls,
What A 36-year-old operator with 5 years mining experience was fatally injured at a sand and gravel operation. The victim was welding inside a crusher when he received a fatal electrical shock. Recommendations Welding in a combined space should be avoided whenever possible... Read more
Surface Nonmetal Mine (Sand and Gravel) Fatal Electrical Accident Crusher No. 520 Mark Sand and Gravel Acquisition Company Fergus Falls,
What A 36-year-old operator with 5 years mining experience was fatally injured at a sand and gravel operation. The victim was welding inside a crusher when he received a fatal electrical shock. Why The accident occurred because management failed to ensure that gloves... Read more
Case Study 11. Community engagement on potential for seismic failure of tailings pond: Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation
The inactive south facility was operated from about 1906 to 2002. It is bounded by a state road to the south and situated immediately to the north of the town of Magna. The perimeter of this impoundment was constructed using... Read more
Andoom Apron Feeder Tail Guard
Problem Regular maintenance and inspection of apron feeder has associated risks including access to stair flights, manual handling, lack of safe working platforms. Solution Fabrication of a new guard consisting of aluminium parts for ease of handling, guarding to fill foot gaps, aluminium... Read more
A tail of two acronmys: PErforM and ManTRA
A relatively informal paper on the implimentation of participatory ergonomics. ... Read more
Surface Nonmetal Mine (Limestone) Fatal Powered Haulage Accident RA JA Stone Quarry RA JA Stone, Inc. Tazewell, Clairborne County, Tennessee
What A 43 year-old plant operator with 17 months experience was fatally injured at a crushed stone operation. The victim was removing fines that had packed around a winged tail pulley of a belt that had been buried by spillage. As... Read more
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