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Carly Leonida reads Dr David Williams February 2026 article, in which he, with the help of Dr Danish Kazmi, distils insights – described as “worth their weight in gold” – from 50 years of teaching, research and consulting in the application of geotechnical engineering principles to managing mine wastes and mine closure.

The Intelligent Miner
The Intelligent Miner
Listen along: Lessons from 50 years in mine waste management 
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In this episode, learn about:

  • Why mines must think about waste management early in the design and planning phase.
  • How mine waste can become a valuable resource.
  • Why long-term tailings storage facility stability is essential for safe closure.
  • What past tailings failures have taught the industry.

Read the full article with hyperlinks to further reading.

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