Following major incidents, such as a tailings dam foundation failure at the Mount Polley Mine in British Columbia, the mining industry has put in a lot of effort and resources in tailings and water management. Standards and best practices in mine waste management recommend a risk-based approach for the implementation of a tailings management system.
The Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manual is a dynamic and evolving document that describes procedures and processes applied to the site. Beyond procedures and processes, the OMS manual is a key consideration in management system, because it allows to link OMS activities to the risk profile of a specific tailings facility. Additionally, the OMS manual plays a crucial role in risk management by providing a structured approach to the identification, monitoring, and management of exceptional conditions that could affect the integrity of the tailings facility.
The presentation will provide an overview of the key elements and best practices that allows the development and implementation of an OMS manual that supports the achievement of performance objectives and effective risk management, while being adapted to the unique characteristics of each tailings facility.
Catherine Boudreau, eng., M.Sc. Project Director in Tailings Management, Go-MineCatherine holds an undergraduate degree in geological engineering and a master’s degree in mining engineering (rock mechanics) from Université Laval. Catherine has accumulated nearly 10 years of experience in consulting in the field of geotechnics. Since 2019, she specializes in mining compliance with regulations and standards, such as the Mining Association of Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard. Recently, Catherine has started a microprogram in environmental audit at Université de Sherbrooke, in order to continue improving her knowledge, particularly in risk management, management systems and compliance audits.
Free for members and non-members.
Le Rendez-Vous du Comité Francophone de l'ACB is a periodic event (virtual and/or face-to-face) during which members of the committee receive a variety of presenters and guests to address and discuss various topics related to dams.
More informal and interactive than traditional webinars, this activity sometimes takes the form of a presentation, sometimes a discussion, and sometimes both.
