Do you live near a dam holding mine waste? 6 questions to ask
Do you live near a dam holding mine waste? 6 questions to ask

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Do you live near a dam holding mine waste? 6 questions to ask

We are geotechnical engineers who have studied tailings dam collapses. Here, we outline six questions people living near mines should ask mine management to ensure they understand the key hazards and risks in their communities.
Note: I don't agree with the tone of this article, because it portrays mining companies as ok (i.e. Many mines are proactively embracing these standards). Still, I find it has interesting points, so I thought it was worth sharing