Editor’s note: December 2021
Mining can emerge from this tough year as a nimbler, more tech-savvy and leaner industry
Banned for decades, releasing oilsands tailings water is now on the horizon
The federal government has begun developing regulations to allow oilsands operators in northern Alberta to begin releasing treated tailings water back into the environment, something that’s been prohibited for decades.
Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
Stakeholders agree that it is a pity there had to be horrific tragedies before due attention was paid to dangerous tailings storage facility (TSF) practices.
Canada’s tailings turnaround
When it comes to tailings management, the Canadian mining industry has become a global leader in establishing best practices.
MAC updates tailings management guidance
MAC said the update follows a detailed comparison of its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard, first launched in 2004, with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management launched last August.
Canada strengthens tailings management standard
The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard, first developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in 2004, has been updated and now meets, or exceeds, the majority of the global standard’s requirements.
The Mining Association of Canada updates tailings management guidance
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has announced updates to its guidance on responsible tailings management that, the association says, aligns its policies with the ‘Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management’ published last year.
Towards Sustainable Mining Tailings Guidance Aligns with Global Standard
Effective tailings management is rightly being prioritized more than ever to ensure that regulators, communities surrounding mine sites, stakeholders, investors and the general public can have confidence in how mining operations are being run.
Canadian miners subject of tougher tailings standards
Canadian miners are now subject to tougher scrutiny when it comes to tailings management as the body representing the sector has updated existing standards to meet or exceed most global guidelines.
MAC Updates Tailings Management Guidance to Align with Global Standard
TSM Tailings Standard Now Meets or Exceeds the Majority of the Standard’s Requirements OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced updates to its world leading guidance on responsible tailings management. The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard, first developed by MAC in 2004, is a globally recognized sustainability program that supports mining companies […]
