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M-Play #3: Ensuring Safety in Tailings Management - Meeting the New Global Standard

M-Play #3: Ensuring Safety in Tailings Management - Meeting the New Global Standard

24 min 19 sec
Welcome to another episode of M-Play, Minetek's official news and innovation stream, where we'll chat about ensuring safety in tailings management and meeting the new global standard. Today we're set to unravel the profound intricacies and global importance of tailings management safety. As you tune in, prepare yourself for an enlightening journey into a topic that sits at the heart of the mining industry’s responsibility towards people and the planet. Tailings management isn't just about handling mining waste; it is an intricate dance of engineering, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. It is a critical facet of mining operations that impacts local communities and ecosystems around the world, often with life-altering consequences. Our discussion delves into the very essence of why tailings management is more than just a technical necessity—it's a moral imperative and a global standard of practice that demands unwavering attention and commitment from all stakeholders involved. In this episode, we’ll explore the significance of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, a groundbreaking framework designed to prevent the kind of catastrophic failures that have, in the past, led to devastating human and environmental tragedies.
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M-Play #2: Managing Snowmelt Challenges in Mining Operations

M-Play #2: Managing Snowmelt Challenges in Mining Operations

23 min 1 sec
Welcome to another episode of MPLAY, Minetek's official news and innovation stream, where we'll chat about managing snowmelt challenges in mining operations. This podcast that dives into the critical yet often overlooked aspects of mining management. Today, we're thrilled to explore a topic that holds immense significance for anyone involved in the mining industry, managing snowmelt challenges. As the seasons change and temperatures rise, mining operations across the northern hemisphere face unique challenges due to the melting snow and ice, known as freshettes, which can significantly impact mining sites. Join us we explore the latest in technological innovations in cold climate water management and explore how mechanical evaporation can help prepare mines for the onset of snowmelt season.
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M - Play #1: Effective Flood Management in Queensland's Mining Sector

M - Play #1: Effective Flood Management in Queensland's Mining Sector

25 min 40 sec
Join us we examine the recent flooding incidents in North Queensland, Australia and assess the path forward for mining and industrial leaders to mitigate the impacts of floodwaters on critical infrastucture.
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