GMPA Undertakes Global Action on Tailings

The Global Mineral Professionals Alliance, composed of AusIMM, CIM, IIMP, IOM3, SAIMM and SME, has undertaken a collaborative initiative that seeks to tackle challenges surrounding tailings. In light of global challenges faced around mine waste, particularly tailings, the Global Action on Tailings initiative was announced at the GMPA meeting held in connection to the SME annual conference. In addition to examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure, the initiative will seek to advance discussions and solutions relating to tailings management, tailings reprocessing/repurposing and ultimately, moving towards tailings elimination.

Data collection, dissemination of existing best practices, case studies and research through a forthcoming GMPA website is part of a multi-pronged approach to address challenges facing the industry globally.