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New research on tailings shows mining industry response still weak
The recently released RMI Report 2020 reveals that while investor-led action, triggered by the Brumadinho disaster, has resulted in improved transparency on companies’ tailings storage facilities (TSF), the vast majority of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks and taking responsive actions where necessary.
Modern MiningTailings management: What has changed since Brumadinho?
As was the case in the RMI Report 2018, only a handful of the 38 companies assessed in the RMI Report 2020 show evidence of having conducted third-party audits or reviews of the effectiveness of their TSF management, and these reviews are often quite limited in scope.
Mining Review AfricaResearch raises tailings concerns
The Respnsible Mining Foundation research has found that more than one year after the fatal Brumadinho tailings disaster in Brazil, the mining industry is still dragging its heels on changes.
Mining MonthlyMiners’ response to Brazil dam disaster still weak
The RMF says in its report that while a global standard on tailings management is a welcome initiative, it could be significantly strengthened to become a real game-changer in terms of tailings safety. Canadian Mining Journal Georesources
Mining.comTailings risk management still not up to standard
RMF reveals that while investor-led action, triggered by the disaster in Brazil, has resulted in improved transparency, the "vast majority" of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks. Engineering News Mining Weekly
Research ChannelResponsible mining report highlights effective practices, laments lacking disclosures
The report from the Responsible Mining Foundation, the RMI Report 2020, is a one-year study that evaluates the practices of 38 large-scale mining companies operating in more than 780 mine sites.
MetalMinerMaterial extraction is responsible for 90% of global biodiveristy loss
In related news, many of the world’s largest mining companies have been accused of selectively reporting their progress on achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals, according to a report published by the Responsible Mining Index (RMI).
Environment JournalWhy sustainability will be a key issue to the mining industry’s future
The 2018 Responsible Mining Index (RMI) ranked Anglo American first in three of the six thematic areas (economic development, life-cycle management and community well-being), into which it groups its sustainability measures. In particular, the index cites the UK company’s formal commitment to considering national development plans and applying environmental criteria in its investment and business decision-making, and its management of the impacts of resettlement and mine closure.
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