international mining safety News

Collapse of Tailings Dam in South Africa Highlights Need for Global Regulations

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said. A dam holding liquid mine …

Global Mining Standard Omits Ban on Upstream Dams Sought by Civil Groups

A sweeping global standard that sets out how the world’s largest miners care for waste dams falls short of measures environmental and civil society groups say are needed to avert future disasters, according to a copy of the final draft …

Mining Group Has Concerns on Global Tailings Dam Safety Standards

The world’s largest mining trade group said on Monday it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety, especially how the new rules will apply to new and existing facilities. An independent panel backed by the International …