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Tailings Dams
Explore guidance, research and case studies related to the design, management and risk of tailings storage facilities.
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Tailings Dams – Guidance, Research and Case Studies
A curated collection of guidance notes, research papers, presentations and case studies focused on tailings storage facilities and related risk management.
This collection brings together practical guidance and technical insight on the design, operation and oversight of tailings storage facilities.
Use the resources below to explore governance frameworks, engineering considerations, case studies and risk management approaches relevant to mining insurance professionals.
Case Studies
Real-world examples of incidents, lessons learned and industry responses.
Risk Management
Frameworks and tools to assess and manage tailings-related risk.
Standards & Regulation
Key standards, codes and regulatory developments shaping the sector.
Latest Resources in Tailings Dams
Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management – Overview
A summary of the Global Industry Standard and implications for insurers and risk managers.
Tailings Dam Failure – Lessons for the Insurance Market
Presentation covering recent incidents and key takeaways for underwriting and claims.
All Resources in Tailings Dams
Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management – Overview
A summary of the Global Industry Standard and implications for insurers and risk managers.
Tailings Dam Failure – Lessons for the Insurance Market
Presentation covering recent incidents and key takeaways for underwriting and claims.
Tailings Risk Assessment Checklist
A practical checklist to support risk reviews of tailings storage facilities.
Emergency Preparedness Planning Guidance Note
Guidance on emergency response planning for operators and stakeholders.
Tailings dams are among the most critical engineered structures in mining operations. Failures can have severe human, environmental and financial consequences, making this a priority topic for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and risk managers.
This topic page brings together MIRA members’ shared knowledge on standards, design considerations, monitoring practices, emergency preparedness and claims experience.
Content is curated for mining insurance professionals and is intended to support underwriting decisions, risk engineering conversations and industry collaboration.
Who it’s for
Insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers and service providers working with mining risks.
How it’s updated
Materials are reviewed periodically and expanded as new guidance and case studies become available.
Access
Most resources in this collection are available to MIRA members only.
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