Tailings and mining waste
Responsible management of tailings and mining waste to minimise our environmental impact through safe and sustainable practices.
Our commitment
Our mining operations generate mining-related waste, including tailings and waste rock, and we are committed to designing, operating and managing our tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in a safe, sustainable and responsible manner throughout the lifecycle of our mining operations.
Our management approach
Responsible tailings management is a critical part of managing and minimising potential risks from waste produced during the mining process. TSF failure can range from seepage to catastrophic release of solids and water, with potential to impact the environment and communities.
Management accountability of TSFs across MinRes’ sites and operations sits with the Accountable Executive, with the Board maintaining oversight of all tailings management.
In alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), our commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible tailings design, operation and management is outlined in our Tailings Storage Facility Policy.
In Western Australia, TSF details, including design, technical data, analyses, construction method, quality control and operational procedures, must comply with the Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s TSF Code of Practice and guidelines published by the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) and other relevant bodies.
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