Summary
It is not possible to permit, operate or close a mine in the 21st century unless it exhibits ability and commitment to practice responsible tailings management. This live webcast will review the concepts of what responsible tailings management is as it pertains to the life cycle of a mine, i.e. planning, design, operation, and closure. The webcast, by use of examples from around the world, will emphasize current trends in best practices in tailings management embraced by leaders in the industry. The webcast includes a review of the current trend in dewatered tailings options (paste, filtered etc.), where/when they are viable options, and the pitfalls to avoid in their adoption. The webcast will also include examples for preferred “environmentally friendly” solutions that also meet the technical and economical requirements for viable mining. Solutions that can be adopted and their mutual benefits to both the mining operations and the environment will be noted using case histories to illustrate key points. Finally, risk management and closure planning will be described in terms of how a pragmatic approach to both is entirely consistent with responsible tailings management.
Pre-Course e-Learning
Prior to the course, registered delegates have access to the online e-learning material consisting of an introductory course titled Tailings Facilities Design, Operation and Closure.
Certificate in Mining Studies
This course qualifies for one day of short course credit for the Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS), a continuing education program of accredited short courses, webcasts and online courses for lifelong learning in mining, supported by University of British Columbia and University of Arizona. more details »
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This course meets the requirements for formal CPD activity for most Canadian provincial associations and US state boards and may contribute the equivalent in hours towards your CPD requirement. more details »
Who Should Attend?
Mining company representatives responsible for tailings management, tailings designers, regulators involved in tailings issues, and students interested in the subject.
Todd Martin, P.Eng, P.Geo Todd Martin is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 25 years of experience focused on geotechnical aspects of mining projects, earth and rockfill embankment dams, and soft ground engineering. He has specialized international experience in site investigation, construction monitoring, instrumentation and performance monitoring, and geotechnical analysis and design for mine tailings and embankment dams, having worked on over 80 such projects over the past 24 years. He has experience in most tailings handling and disposal technologies from conventional slurry impoundments to thickened tailings operations to dry stacking of filtered tailings. He has carried out dam safety reviews of tailings and embankment dams worldwide and has given invited lectures on dam safety in several countries. He has authored or co-authored 26 papers mostly pertaining to mine waste management topics.
Kimberly Morrison, P.E., R.G. Ms. Morrison is the President of Morrison Geotechnical Solutions Inc. She brings over fifteen years of consulting experience on a variety of geotechnical, civil, environmental and construction projects, specializing in the geotechnical and environmental design of mine waste facilities for clients worldwide. Her consulting specialty is the management of large inter-disciplinary mining projects that require high levels of team coordination, cost and schedule control, and frequent interaction with decision makers. Ms. Morrison is highly experienced with design of tailings facilities, including project management and lead designer of geotechnical components of the proposed Piñon Ridge uranium mill project in Colorado, the first new uranium mill being proposed for construction in the US in nearly 30 years. She has authored or co-authored more than 25 technical papers, with a focus on mining geotechnical topics.
Kimberly is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, and a Registered Geologist in Missouri. She has a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geosystems) from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Provisional Schedule
This webcast is divided into three sessions with following topics:
- What is responsible tailings management?
- Nature of tailings and introduction to the tailings continuum
- Conventional tailings management and containment structures
- Dewatered tailings management
- Other tailings management options
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- Design parameters and required operating data, environmental compliance
- Site selection studies
- Sizing and layout of tailings facilities
- Regulations and standards
- Coherence of design, construction and operation
- Operations management (OMS manuals)
- Tailings testing for design
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- Liner system design
- Filters and drains
- Closure planning - planning for perpetuity
- Closure landform design
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How to Register
Complete and return the registration form by fax: +1 604 681 4166 or email: edumine-support@infomine.com.
If you have any questions you can contact Sandra Wunsch by phone at +1 604 683 2037.
Registration Deadline
Email and fax registration ends 1 hour prior to the webcast; however phone registration can be accepted up to 30 minutes before the webcast begins. Please call +1 604 683 2037 ext. 229 for last-minute reservations. Webcasts fill up quickly. Early booking is advised!
Fees
The full fee for the three sessions of this webcast, including access to electronic course notes, Pre-Course e-Learning and a certificate of attendance is CAD 450.00.
Early Bird: there is a 10% discount if you register at least 30 days prior to the course start date.
* A 10% discount is offered for groups of 3 or more OR if you provide your Annual EduMine subscription User ID at time of registration.
* These discounts cannot be combined.
How Webcasts Work
It's easy and our webcast saves on fees, travel and time! You will be able to ask questions and have live discussions during the webcast just as if you were there in person. At the time of the webcast, you connect to the internet, call in to a toll/toll-free number to hear and talk through the telephone or simply listen and speak over your headset/PC speakers using Voice over IP (VoIP). You see the presentation as well as the instructor on your computer screen.
System Requirements
To attend this webcast, you will need a computer with a high-speed internet connection (DSL or cable). You will also need a phone line or integrated microphone in your PC or a headset. For your comfort, it is recommended that you use a speaker phone or headset to connect to the webcast. Our system will support both PC and Apple computers using Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers.
Accessing the Webcast
One day prior to the webcast, you will be emailed a link for the webcast. About 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time, simply go to the website provided in the email. You should be able to simply click on the link in the email; however, some email programs may require that you copy the address and paste it into your browser's address bar. You will be asked to enter your name and email address, and you will need to enter the password that was sent to you in the email. Once you have logged in, a screen will pop up with the Voice over IP option or a toll/toll-free telephone number to call. Of course, our team is available to help if you have any questions about accessing the webcast: +1 604 683 2037 ext. 229.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Short courses earn PDH/CEU credits for engineers in provinces and states that have CPD requirements. EduMine is an approved provider of continuing education by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
For more details, check provincial or state requirements.
Certificate of Attendance
Provincial/state regulations for CPD require that you attend the entire webcast and that you complete an evaluation at the end of the course. Your Certificate of Attendance, with earned PDH, is issued on completion.
Cancellations
If you cancel your webcast reservation 10 or more business days prior to the start of the webcast and you do not attend the webcast, EduMine will refund the cost of the webcast. If you cancel your webcast reservation within 9 business days and you do not attend the webcast, EduMine will apply your payment, less a 10% administration fee, towards a future EduMine webcast or short course within one year from the date you cancel. Please note that if you do not attend the webcast and you do not contact us to cancel your webcast reservation as described above, you are responsible for the entire payment and you may not apply your payment towards another product.
Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter, fax or email and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that portion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation.
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This webcast is designed for both individual and group participation and would make an excellent company-sponsored in-house training event. If you have a group of ten or more who would like to attend this course from one location, please contact us at +1 604 683 2037 for special pricing.