The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Tailings management

The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program (LPSDP) for the Mining Industry promotes sustainable mining practices.

The program developed a series of handbooks which provide mining managers, communities and regulators with practical information on leading practice approaches to mining management.

This handbook focuses on a systematic, risk-based approach to tailings management. It provides examples of tailings containment, disposal and rehabilitation, and points to future trends in tailings management.

Downloads

Tailings Management - English [14MB PDF]

Penatagunaan Tailing - Bahasa Indonesia / Indonesian [14MB PDF]

尾矿管理 - 简体中文 / Chinese / Mandarin [2MB PDF]