June 2019 – Global Tailings Review

Business as usual not an option for management of tailings dam

Posted on 27/06/201903/07/2019

Bruno Oberle

On January 25, 2019, a tailings dam near the town of Brumadinho in southeastern Brazil collapsed. The ensuing torrent of mine waste claimed the lives of 246 people (with 24 people still missing) and caused widespread destruction over a 5km path.

Dr Oberle shares scope and next steps of Global Tailings Review

Posted on 10/06/201910/06/2019

Dr Bruno Oberle, Chair of the Global Tailings Review today announced the scope of the review and the next steps including his intention to visit local communities living near tailings storage facilities.