Abstract

As in previous years ESRS continues to present workshops on the broad issues of mine waste management, and to promote awareness  and balanced perspective of current challenges and leading practices.  The proposed panel will discuss how leading practices are meeting the expectations of both new and well established standards and guidance for safe zero harm facilities.  A summary of the preceding conference workshop entitled “Standard Alignment through leading practices in tailings storage management” will be presented, together with position statements by each panelist.  Panelists will include senior accountable executives from industry and senior consultants, with representation from the Mining Association of Canada and the Canadian Dam Association.  Gaps and challenges will range from technical to social.  This session seeks to inform the general CIM membership as to the state of the union in mine waste management, not only the problems and challenges, but also the successes in protecting the public and the environment.