Global Tailings Review Underway

Mining & Minerals - Evaluations / Wastes & Environmental Issues

Kristie Batten reports that two dams at the BHP Billiton and Vale-owned Samarco mine collapsed on November 5, 2015 killing 13 people, with another six still missing, and leaving more than 600 people homeless. ICMM CEO Tom Butler expressed his profound sadness for the tragic loss of life that resulted from the recent Samarco tailings dam collapse in Brazil, and extended his deepest sympathies to all those affected by the disaster.

In recent weeks, Butler has been consulting with member companies to determine how best to respond as an organization with a commitment to leadership in environmental and safety performance within the mining and metals industry. ICMM places an emphasis on collaborative learning and in convening this review, they support the industry in seeking to avoid such an event from happening again.

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