IMWA 2025 Advances in integrated performance monitoring of Tailings Storage Facilities (2025)

Kym L Morton, Alastair Bovim² and Philip Marais^³
KLM Consulting Services Pty Ltd, 22 Central Road, Sunrella AH, 1748, South Africa
²Insight Terra, 42 Oxford Street, Durbanville, 7550, South Africa
³Independent Researcher, South Africa,

Abstract
Since the initiation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), the adoption of advanced monitoring technologies has expanded. These systems utilize continuous, near-real-time data from diverse sensors, integrating geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental measurements. Enhanced by real-time data fusion and advanced statistical analysis, the technology supports detecting subtle structural deviations, improving the accuracy of quantitative risk assessments, and reducing false positives. Dynamic, tailored response plans are activated based on detected anomalies, enabling swift, informed decision-making. This approach enhances safety and proactive risk management for tailings dams and promotes regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Keywords: GISTM; Tailings Management; Advanced Analytics, Sustainability

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