Lessons Learned from Tailings Dam Breaches and Update on ANCOLD Guidelines

Lessons Learned from Tailings Dam Breaches and Update on ANCOLD Guidelines

A joint event between ANCOLD Emerging Professionals and Queensland Tailings Group.

By ANCOLD Inc

Date and time

December 10 · 11pm - December 11 · 12:30am PST

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Welcome and introduction to David Williams

5:05 PM - 5:35 PM

Lessons learned from tailings dam breaches

David Williams

5:35 PM - 5:45 PM

Q&A

5:45 PM - 5:47 PM

Introduction to Brett Stephens

5:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Update of ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams

Brett Stephens

6:17 PM - 6:27 PM

Q&A

6:27 PM - 6:30 PM

Concluding Statements

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

We're excited to invite you to a special joint event hosted by ANCOLD Emerging Professionals and the Queensland Tailings Group. This event will focus on critical lessons learned from past tailings dam breaches and highlight upcoming updates to the ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams, aimed at preventing future incidents.

Topic: Lessons Learned from Tailings Dam Breaches and Updates to ANCOLD Guidelines

The Presenters:

Professor David Williams – A leader in geotechnical engineering and mine waste management with over 40 years of experience, David is internationally recognised for his contributions to mine closure and tailings safety. He was a key member of the Expert Panel for the Brumadinho tailings dam failure in 2019 and chairs numerous international tailings ITRBs. David also leads the AusIMM Professional Certificate in Tailings Management.

Brett Stephens – A seasoned Tailings and Geotechnical Engineer and the current Convenor of ANCOLD Guidelines on Tailings Dams, Brett brings extensive experience in tailings dam safety and will be instrumental in sharing key updates to the guidelines.

This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for professionals in the industry to deepen their understanding of tailings dam safety and stay informed on the latest best practices.

Recording: For those who are unable to attend live, a recording of the session will be made available to registrants after the event.

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a highly informative session.

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ANCOLD Inc

As the industry body, we support our members, disseminate knowledge, and provide guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam technical practices and management of dams, and to support industry to develop capability. We recognise that it is the skills of the people involved in these activities, their sharing of knowledge and collaboration that will sustain this mission.