Lessons Learned from Tailings Dam Breaches and Update on ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams

On December 11th, 2024, the ANCOLD Emerging Professionals and Queensland Tailings Group hosted an insightful online event focusing on critical lessons learned from past tailings dam breaches and sharing updates to the ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams.

This engaging session featured two distinguished presenters:

• Professor David Williams: A globally recognised leader in geotechnical engineering and mine waste management, David shared his expertise on tailings dam safety, drawing from over 40 years of experience and his role on international tailings ITRBs and the Brumadinho tailings dam failure Expert Panel.
• Brett Stephens: As the current Convenor of ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams, Brett provided valuable insights into the upcoming updates to the guidelines, designed to enhance safety and prevent future incidents.

The event offered attendees an invaluable opportunity to deepen their understanding of tailings dam safety and best practices, with a robust discussion following the presentations.

For those who missed it, a recording of the session will soon be made available to registrants. Keep an eye on your inbox for access details!

We thank everyone who joined this important discussion and look forward to seeing you at future ANCOLD events.