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A global look at high-risk tailings dams

MINING.com Editor | January 17, 2020 | 1:15 pm Careers Education Africa Asia Australia Canada China Europe Latin America USA Copper Gold Iron Ore 

Tailings dams are the most common waste disposal methods for mining companies, whether they’re extracting iron ore, gold or copper. However, a third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if...

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