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Optimising Tailings Reclamation for Regulatory and Investment Success

A mining operation needed a strategic plan to manage its tailings dumps, balancing reclamation with sustainable deposition while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Sound Mining assessed economic viability, developed an optimised reclamation strategy, and provided Competent Person sign-off for resource and reserve classification. This secured regulatory approvals, strengthened investor confidence, and ensured compliance with JSE and NYSE listing requirements.

The project required
expert technical guidance for effective tailings reclamation and regulatory compliance.

Challenges: Effective Tailings Reclamation and Regulatory Compliance

Concern 1OPTIMISE TAILINGS MANAGEMENT:

Develop a strategy for reclaiming viable tailings while identifying suitable deposition sites.

Concern 2ENSURE COMPLIANCE:

Meet local and international reporting standards for resource and reserve classification.

Concern 3SECURE EXPERT VALIDATION:

Obtain Competent Person Reports (CPRs) to facilitate investment and regulatory approvals.

A comprehensive strategy was needed to optimize tailings management while ensuring regulatory compliance and investor confidence.

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Solution: Strategic Tailings Reclamation and Regulatory Sign-Off

A structured approach to tailings management and compliance

Sound Mining developed a comprehensive tailings management strategy with regulatory expertise.

The Process Involved

TAILINGS RECLAMATION & DEPOSITION STRATEGY icon
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TAILINGS RECLAMATION & DEPOSITION STRATEGY

Evaluated all tailings dumps to determine economic viability.

Outcome:

The implementation of these strategies resulted in a sustainable and compliant tailings management approach.

This resulted in:

  • Optimised Tailings Management: Improved decision-making on reclamation and deposition for efficient resource use.
  • Regulatory & Investment Confidence: Secured approvals through validated CPRs, strengthening investor confidence.
  • International Market Access: Facilitated compliance with listing requirements on the JSE and NYSE, supporting financial growth.
  • Long-Term Strategic Partnership: Ongoing involvement in resource and reserve reporting, maintaining the operation's credibility in the global mining sector.
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