Mine Tailings Storage Facility Checklist

Ensure safe and compliant tailings management! This checklist guides you through critical inspections, maintenance, and monitoring of your tailings storage facility, minimizing risk and maximizing environmental protection. Stay ahead of regulations and safeguard your operation.

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Design & Construction Review

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Verification of design parameters, construction materials, and adherence to relevant codes and standards.

Design Slope Angle (Degrees)

Foundation Bearing Capacity (kPa)

Design Approval Date

Foundation Type

Approved Design Drawings

Seepage Control Method

Design Engineer Name

Dam Stability Monitoring

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Assessment of pore pressure, seepage, instrumentation readings, and visual inspections for signs of instability.

Pore Pressure at Instrument A (kPa)

Seepage Rate (m³/day)

Groundwater Level (m ASL)

Date of Last Survey

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Dam Stability Assessment (Qualitative)

Observed Anomalies or Concerns

Attachment: Monitoring Data Spreadsheet

Water Management Systems

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Evaluation of decant systems, water levels, discharge compliance, and erosion controls.

Decant Pond Water Level (m)

Discharge Flow Rate (m³/s)

Water Quality Parameters (Select all that apply)

Seepage Rate (m/day)

Last Pond Cleaning Date

Comments on Water Management System Performance

Tailings Characteristics

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Review of tailings density, viscosity, particle size distribution, and geochemical properties.

Tailings Density (t/m³)

Particle Size (d50, mm)

Viscosity (cP)

Tailings Type

Geochemical Analysis Summary

Tailings Characterization Report

Date of Last Characterization

Instrumentation and Monitoring

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Check of data logger functionality, sensor calibration, and data transmission reliability.

Piezometer Reading (Location 1)

Slope Extensometer Reading

Inclinometer Reading (Angle)

Last Calibration Date (Piezometers)

Time of Data Download

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Data Transmission Status

Notes / Observations

Screenshot of Data Logger Display

Emergency Response Preparedness

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Validation of emergency procedures, communication protocols, and evacuation plans.

Last Emergency Drill Date

Next Scheduled Drill Date

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Number of Trained Emergency Responders

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Summary of Recent Drill Findings & Actions Taken

Visual Inspection - Structural Integrity

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Assessment of cracks, settlements, erosion, and other signs of distress in dam structures.

Presence of Visible Cracks (Dam Wall)

Maximum Crack Width (inches)

Description of Settlement Patterns (if any)

Evidence of Erosion at Toe of Dam

Photos of Dam Wall - Overview

Additional Observations/Comments

Signs of Vegetation Stress

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Verification of permits, reporting requirements, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Last Permit Renewal Date

Permit Type (e.g., Water Discharge, Air Emissions)

Permit Number

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