Tailings Management
Course commences 10 April 2024
Gain competency and expand your knowledge on the geotechnical, geochemical, governance, closure and socio-economic considerations of tailings management.
Quick facts
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 Course Type |
 2024 Intakes |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
8 weeks |
100% online |
Professional
|
10 April25 September |
40 hours |
English |
Course overview
AusIMM, in conjunction with leading experts in the mining industry, has developed the Professional Certificate in Tailings Management. Featuring internationally-renowned tailings experts and case studies, the course will cover geotechnical, geochemical, governance, closure and socio-economic considerations of tailings management.
The interactive, online format of the course will provide participants with an opportunity to learn in a community-based environment from wherever they are situated.
Course pricing
Professional Certificate enrolments open
Save 10% until 15 December 2023. Use early bird code EB10.
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Who should attend?
Tailings consultants
Contractors and consultants.
Mining companies
Head office senior management and technical personnel with a responsibility for tailings.
Mining industry professionals
Tailings engineers, managers, and operators.
Learning objectives
- List the key elements of tailings management
- Explain the geotechnical fundamentals of tailings management
- Explain the geochemical and water fundamentals of tailings management
- Describe tailings management surveillance and governance best practices
- Identify the tailings management requirements for closure
- Discuss the socio-economic and ecological considerations of managing tailings
Course structure
The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete the written assessment. Each module consists of:
- Pre-recorded videos, featuring Q&As with global tailings experts
- Live interactive virtual classrooms
- Interactive learning activities and group discussions
- Multiple choice questions
- Additional readings and case studies
The final assessment is made up of 24 short answer questions that address the content presented in each module. Access to the final assignment will be available at the end of week 1 allowing participants to work progressively on the questions as they work their way through the course.
Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend.
Module 1
Introduction to tailings management
Module 2
Geotechnical considerations
Module 3
Geochemical and water considerations
Module 4
Governance and surveillance
Module 5
Tailings management for closure
Module 6
Socio-economic considerations
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Professional Certificate in Tailings Management
Course facilitators
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.
David Williams
Professor Williams was a member of an Expert Panel investigating technical causes of the Brumadinho tailings dam failure and is on a number of Tailings Independent Technical Review Boards, including for Escondida.
He authored the 2009 and 2016 Tailings Management Handbook, as part of the Commonwealth Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry. Professor Williams is currently involved in the Working Party for the Australian National Committee for Large Dams Guidelines on Tailings Dams – Planning, Design, Construction, Operation and Closure, published in 2012, with an update in 2019.
Peter Chapman
Deanna Kemp
Laurie Reemeyer
As Principal Development Advisor at Zinifex, he was responsible for process and environmental due diligence on potential base metals acquisitions globally. After completing his MBA, he spent several years at Amec Foster Wheeler in study management, process engineering and sustainability roles, before forming Resourceful Paths, a Vancouver based consultancy focused on sustainability in mining and metals. He recently provided technical support to Sedgman and New Century Resources for the reprocessing of historical tailings.
Eduardo Salfate
Brad Tiver
Brad has been at Golder & WSP his whole career, principally focused on tailings engineering. He has undertaken all facets of TSF design from project initiation to closure, at greenfield and brownfield sites, and for a wide range of commodities, including iron, gold, copper and graphite. Brad currently holds a variety of Engineer of Record roles, some as the main EoR and one as Deputy EoR, at sites in South Australia and Western Australia.
Dr Rens Verburg
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course. They will not be required to download any software and will not require any hardware like a webcam or microphone.
How long will the course take?
The Professional Certificate is estimated to take about 40 hours of learning. Participants will have access to the course platform for eight weeks to complete all modules.
Must a participant complete and pass all modules in order to finish the course?
Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all exercises and pass all learning activities for all modules. A digital credential will be awarded upon successful completion of all course components.
Do I have to complete all six modules?
Yes, completion of all six modules is required to obtain the Professional Certificate.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two to three intakes each year.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
At the moment, the course will only be delivered in English.
Does someone have to have a prequalification of years’ experience before they can do the course?
No, however the course is designed for mining professionals who have working knowledge of and some basic working experience in tailings facilities.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.
