Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management is a set of best practices designed to ensure the safe and responsible handling of tailings—waste materials generated during mining. It aims to prevent failures like dam collapses by promoting robust design, regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and accountability. Implemented by mining companies, regulators, and experts, the standard emphasizes transparency and community involvement to protect people and the environment from potential tailings dam failures, which can cause serious harm. Overall, it seeks to improve safety, minimize environmental risks, and build trust in the sustainable management of mining waste.