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Practical steps to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) compliance for operational tailings storage facilities in South Africa

S.D. Dladla, S. Ramsamy
2022 Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy  

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The majority of the tailings dam operations in South Africa will be required to comply with the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) within the next one to three years, depending on the dam classification and the requirements of the respective investors and insurers. With up to 72 auditable requirements, the implementation of the Standard needs careful planning and prioritization. This paper focuses on the practical steps to GISTM compliance for tailings facilities in
more » ... ation in South Africa. The discussions are based on current practices, South African regulations, and industry standards requirements. The possible changes in dam classifications and the associated requirements are presented.
doi:10.17159/2411-9717/1887/2022 fatcat:vwosvxjj2ngwtmsw2phdq6fy5q
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S.D. Dladla, S. Ramsamy. "Practical steps to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) compliance for operational tailings storage facilities in South Africa." Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 122.6 (2022) 1-8