BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 1
Session 1: Geotechnics and Dam Safety I
Session 2
Session 2: Governance, GISTM and Risk Management I
Session 3
Session 3: Monitoring and Surveillance I
Technical Sesion Sponsor
08:30
Daily Update
Daily Update
Daily Update
08:40
Effect of Fines content on the Critical State Behaviour of Cycloned Tailings Sands
Pedro Mendoza, David Rodríguez, Jaime Tello and Jorge Chávez, WSP, Peru; and Franklin Olaya, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Independent Auditing and Enforceable Governance in Tailings Dam Safety: Lessons from Brazil
Andressa Lanchotti, Minas Gerais State Prosecutor’s Office (MPMG), Brazil
Validation of Calibration and Cross-Verification of Electric Piezometers during Reinforcement Works of an Iron Ore Containment Dike in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Jarleson Andriao, Nathalia Sena and Rodrigo Peres, Vale, Brazil
09:00
Numerical Modeling of the Decharacterization of an Upstream-Raised Tailings Storage Facility
André Lima and Ana Luiza de Oliveira, TPF Engenharia, Brazil; and Jeanne Castro, Vale, Brazil
Improving Dam Safety Review Outcomes Through Proactive Information Management
Jodie Kilpatrick, SLR Consulting, Australia; and Ezra Coyle, SLR Consulting, USA
A Three-Level Automated QA/QC Framework for Geotechnical Instrumentation Data in TSFs
Benjamín Latorre and Sergio Vergara, Velageo, Chile
09:20
Assessment of CPT-Based Soil Classification in a Partially Saturated Tailings Storage Facility
Santiago Guivin and Daniel Jauregui, SRK Consulting, Peru; and Camilo Morales, SRK Consulting, Chile
Achieving Verified GISTM Conformance Across a Global Tailings Portfolio: Lessons from the Third-Party Verification Process
Louise McNab, Johan Boshoff and Gurpayal Taggart, Gold Fields, Australia
Reduction of False Alerts and Reliability Improvement: Experience with more than 500 Electric Piezometers
Abraham Figueroa, Patricio Chacón and Consuelo Rodríguez, Arcadis, Chile
09:40
Bayesian Inference of Critical State Line and Shear Modulus Parameters in Silty-Sand Tailings
Alexandre Vilaça and Guilherme Gomes, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil; Bruno Delgado, WSP, UK; and Matheus Rabelo, Independent Engineer, Brazil
Technical Alignment Between the GISTM and The Copper Mark Certification Criteria in Chilean Mining
Willy Piñones, Bruno Espinace and María Jose Zubieta, Anddes, Chile
Field Evaluation of an IoT-Based GNSS Monitoring System Using LoRa Communication for Tailings Dams
Eduardo Diniz and María Alonso, Worldsensing, Brazil; Eduardo Castro and Alan Rodrigues, Tecwise, Brazil; and Tiago da Silva, Vale, Brazil
10:00
Title to be Confirmed
Presenter to be confirmed
The Role of the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer within GISTM: Aligning the Components
Kimberly Morrison, ATC Williams, Australia; Scott Martens, Teck Resources, Canada; David Machin, Antamina, Peru; Pamela Soto, MMG, Australia; and Johan Boshoff, Gold Fields, Australia
Lessons Learned on the Possibilities of Distributed Sensors in Earth Structures
Isabel Salah, Geokon, USA; Wilson Junior, G5 Instrumentos, Brazil; and Tomasz Howiacki, Nerve-Sensors, Poland
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 4
Session 4: Dam Break Analysis
Session 5
Session 5: Governance, GISTM and Risk Management II
Session 6
Session 6: Monitoring and Surveillance II
11:00
Hypothetical Failure: A Tailings and Waste Rock Stack Break Study in the Iron Quadrangle, Brazil
Daniel Henriques, Maria Borba, Gabriel Pereira, Ana Yoda, Douglas Coelho, Tractebel Engie, Brazil; and Bruna Braga, Vale, Brazil
Exploring the TSF Failure Record by TSF Status and Activity
Justin Willis, BHP, Australia
Recent Advancements in CPTu Modules for Enhanced Characterization of Mine Tailings
Iman Entezari and Dallas McGowan, ConeTec Group, Canada; Joseph Bindner, ConeTec Group, USA; Mayu Tincopa, ConeTec Group, Peru; and Adam Llanos, ConeTec Group, Chile
11:20
Runout Calibration of a Failure Event Occurred in a TSF Using MPM and Mobilized Friction Reduction
Henrique Mendes and Fernando Azevedo, Ausenco, Brazil
A Risk-Based Framework to Support Early-Stage GISTM Implementation
Víctor Tovar and Luis Coloma, SRK Consulting, Peru
Operational Geophysical Monitoring of the Subsurface Using ERT and Vs in a Saline Tailings Storage Facility: The Spence Operational Pond Case Study, Atacama Desert, Chile
Francisco Gutiérrez, Spence, BHP, Chile; and José María Martínez, Julio Viveros, Sergio Garrido and Felipe González, AguaEx Geociencias, Chile
11:40
Beyond a Single Scenario: Integrated Probabilistic Dam Break Analysis for Tailings Facilities from Concept to Application
Hugo Quelopana and Francisca Salas, Gestiona Consultores, Chile
Continuous Risk Management for Tailings Facilities to Support Decision Making under GISTM
Adrián Morales, Ignacio Escuder and Francisco García, iPresas, Spain; and Luis Altarejos, Technical University of Cartagena, Spain
InSAR-Based Risk Analysis for Proactive Tailings Dam Safety: The Cieneguita Failure Case Study in Mexico
Skevi Perdikou, Vipin Maurya, Bala Raju and Andrew Lees, GEOFEM, Cyprus
12:00
Numerical Representation of Material Mobility in a Hypothetical Mixed Tailings-Waste Rock Stack: A Comparative Evaluation of Three Numerical Modeling Approaches
Stella Andrade, Nathália Goulart, Felipe Bernardi, Wesley de Souza, Vitor do Vale, Paula de Castro and Artur Bertone, HIDROBR, Brazil
Normalization of Deviation and Other Human Errors Affecting the Safety of Tailings Storage Facilities
María Hernández, Luis González and Rodrigo Ramírez, WSP, Chile
Hydroperiod Characterization in Tailings Storage Facilities Using Multi-Sensor Satellite Imagery
Nicolás Ibáñez, Blas del Río and Lisandro Roldán, SRK Consulting, Argentina
12:20
Volumetric Analysis of the Brumadinho Tailings Dam Break
Miguel Palape, Muk3D, Chile; Willyan Debastiani, Vale, Brazil; and Gullibert Novoa, Sernageomin, Chile
Operationalizing Critical Controls in Tailings Facilities Using a Semi-Quantitative Risk Method
Claudia Reyes and Emilio López, Nava Consulting, Chile
Real-Time Rheology Monitoring for Optimizing Tailings Thickening
Valentina Mella, José Grandi, Rodrigo Balboa, Arturo Rock and Miguel Parra, Konatec, Chile; and Walter Díaz, Vicente Bustamante and Leopoldo Gutiérrez, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
12:40
Comparative Analysis of Computational Tools for Hypothetical Stack Break: A Case Study
Letícia Imbuzeiro, Ana Júlia Rezende, Bruna Moreira, Flávia Nascimento, Márcio Resende and Rodrigo Barbosa, Potamos Engenharia e Hidrologia, Brasil
Integrating Risk Management into Daily Tailings Operations
Cristian Rojas, Paulina Faundez and Ignacio Muñoz, Codelco, Chile
Early Detection of Seepage Zones in Tailings Storage Facilities with Integrated Satellite Monitoring
Matías Fernández and Carola Sepúlveda, Worley, Chile
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 7
Session 7: Digital Transformation and Automation
Session 8
Session 8: Case Studies and Operational Experiences I
Session 9
Session 9: TSF Design and Studies I
Technical Sesion Sponsor
14:30
From Instrumentation to Intelligence: Predictive Models for Risk Management in Geotechnical Structures
João de Ávila, Bruno Martini and Emmanuel Tavares, SYSDAM, Brazil; and Joaquim Pimenta de Ávila and Giani Aragão, Pimenta de Ávila Consultoria, Brazil
Lessons Learned from TARP Implementation in Tailings Storage Facilities
Carolina Barrera, Mauricio Gómez and Patricio Chacón, Arcadis, Chile
Beyond Filter Presses: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives for Tailings Dry Stacking
Timo Dobler and Jürgen Hahn, Bokela, Germany
14:50
AutoML Framework for CPTu Data Interpretation Applied to Tailings Characterization
José Cidral, Ricardo Pfitscher and Helena Nierwinski, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil; and Rafael Piton, Ezequias Oliveira and Marieli Biondo, Vale, Brazil
Field Experience in TSF Hydraulic and Operational Management Using Amphibious Equipment
Jaime Wiedman, Freemaq, Chile
Scaling Hydraulic Dewatered Stacking toward a Field Demonstration at Sossego: From UFOP to On-Site
Gustavo Belotto, Rafael Santos, Jean Lima, João da Costa, Henrique Guerzoni, José Costa, Romulo Reis, Jason Hall, Vale Base Metals, Brazil; and Ricardo Fiorotti, Universidade Federal do Ouro Preto
15:10
Multimodal AI for Credible Failure Mode Surveillance: A Faro Mine Closure Case Study
Jean-Samuel Poirier and Rob McEwan, KorrAI, Canada
Operational and Construction Experiences in a Centerline Tailings Storage Facility: The Mantoverde Case Study
Nilson Saldia and Álvaro Gutiérrez, Capstone Copper, Chile
From Waste to Resource: Technologies for Zero Tailings Deposition
Waldo Aracena, Florencia Middleton, Vreni Caro, Felipe Concha and Millaray Hernández, Centro de Investigación en Minería Sustentable JRI (CIMS), Chile
15:30
Visual Management and QA/QC for Dam Decharacterization: AngloGold Ashanti Case Study
Bianca Lacerda, Simplelab Tecnologia, Brazil; and Gerlane Pereira, AngloGold Ashanti, Brazil
El Abra Expansion Project: Analysis and Design of the Tailings Management System
Ricardo Yáñez and Claudio Cifuentes, Freeport McMoRan, Chile
Enhancing Filtered Tailings Implementation via Comprehensive Upstream Process Integration
Juan Ccarita, Jord International, Peru; and Mario Saavedra and Oliver Whatnall, Jord International, Australia
15:50
Digital Tracking for Mine Material Selection in TSF Infrastructure
Fernando López and Rodrigo Fernández, Spence, BHP, Chile
Advanced Analysis of Operational Controls in Tailings Storage Facilities Applied at CMB
Dayana Durán, Compañía Minera Buenaventura, Peru; and Miguel Díaz, Lara Consulting, Peru
Tailings Storage Closure and Post Closure: Unlock Opportunities During Ongoing Operations and Let the Economics Work
Anjan Kundu, GHD, Australia
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 10
Session 10: Mine Waste Facilities
Session 11
Session 11: Case Studies and Operational Experiences II
Session 12
Session 12: Tailings Closure and Post-Closure I
16:50
Assessment of USPED Model for Erosion and Deposition Mapping in Mining Waste Dumps
Bibiana Soares and André Rodrigues, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil; Keila Dourado, Guilherme Rodrigues, Douglas Rodrigues, Barbara Batista and Antonio Fernandes, Vale, Brazil; and Francisco Rodrigues, Progen, Brazil
Large, Larger, XL352 Disc Filter: From Idea to Production
Jurgen Hahn, Timo Dobler and Halit Kilic, Bokela, Germany
Use of a Landform Evolution Model to Define Closure Measures for Tailings Storage Facilities
Alejandro Pizarro, Rodrigo Jiménez and Jean Paul Posch, SRK Consulting, Chile
17:10
Challenges and Opportunities in Coarse Tailings: Pressuremeters and AI
Rafael Martínez and José Quiroz, Pangea Geotecnia, Chile; Gustavo Donoso, BHP, Chile; and Carlos Ovalle, Polytechnique Montreal, Canada
Tailings Filtration and Deposition: Insights from Operational Case Studies
Tobie Loftus, ENPROTEC, South Africa
Proposed Strategy for the De-Characterization of Copper Tailings Storage Facilities
Jorge Antilef, Francesca Navarro and Javier Ubilla, Nava Consulting, Chile
17:30
Validation of Failure Surfaces of a Heap Leach Pad in the Peruvian Andes Using LEM and SSR Method
Jimmy Tapia, Jean Minaya and Diana Machuca, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru
Specialist Audit of Thickening and Filtered Tailings Filtration: Multi-Causal Analysis and Operational Improvements
Becky Rodríguez, Pablo del Río, David Romo, Paterson and Cooke, Chile; and Katherine Asencio, CMP, Chile
Performance-Based Design in the Decommissioning of Tailings Dams
Juliana Meza, Valeria Armigliato, Nelson Motta, Waldemar Felitti, AECOM, Brazil; and Masood Kafash, AECOM, USA
17:50
Influence of Modified Cam Clay and Hardening Soil Models on Failure Prediction of Heap Leach Pad by 3D Shear Strength Reduction Method
Jimmy Tapia, Jean Minaya and Diana Machuca, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru
Lessons Learned and Operational Optimization of a Filtered Tailings System
Elizabeth Díaz, Andres Frez and Katherine Ascencio, Compañía Minera del Pacífico, Chile
Tailings Dam Post-Decharacterization Stability: Transient Flow and Numerical Limit Analysis
Carlos Conegundes, Guilherme Gomes, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil; and David Juajinoy, University of São Paulo, Brazil
BALLROOM A & B
Inaugural Ceremony
18:40
Welcome Words
- Mimy Mackenzie, Conference and Publications Manager, Gecamin, Chile
- Hugo Quelopana, Tailings 2026 Program Director; Engineering Manager, Gestiona Consultores, Chile
- James McPhee, Tailings 2026 Co-Organizer; Professor, AMTC, Universidad de Chile
- Álvaro Videla, Tailings 2026 Co-Organizer; Director, Department of Mining Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Guilherme Gomes, Tailings 2026 Co-Organizer; Professor, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil
- Linda Figueroa, Tailings 2026 Co-Organizer; Professor, Tailings Center, Colorado School of Mines, USA
19:40
Welcome Message and Opening Talk from the Chair of the Conference
Built to Last: Long-Term Governance and Stewardship of a Tailings Management System
Katie Kruger, Manager of Tailings, Crushed Leach, and Water Freeport-McMoRan, USA
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 13
Session 13: Geotechnics and Dam Safety II
Session 14
Session 14: Governance, GISTM and Risk Management III
Session 15
Session 15: Tailings Closure and Post-Closure II
08:30
Daily Update
Daily Update
Daily Update
08:40
Tailings Dam Closure: The Implications of Stress History For Tailings Behavior
Raphael Soares, São Carlos School of Engineering, Brazil; João Pedro Fieldman, Intertechne Consultores, Brazil; and Leonardo Machado, Jordan Lopes and Tadeu Torquato, University of Viçosa, Brazil
A Stakeholder Mapping and Governance Framework for Democratic Tailings Management: The RESILMIN Approach
Elizabeth Lam, Ítalo Montofré, R. Rojas, Daniel Eyzaguirre, B. Fuentes and Fernando Álvarez, Universidad Católica del Norte, Chile; and Alex Godoy, Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
A Comprehensive Review of Waste Rock Pile Closure Planning
María Borba, Daniel Henriques, Douglas Coêlho and Ana Yoda, Tractebel Engie, Brazil
09:00
Strength Gain of Fine Tailings Resulting from Secondary Compression
Iván Contreras, Barr Engineering, USA
Strategy for Social Engagement of Communities in Pre-Drill Dam Simulations
Flaviane Soares and Cristiane Paschoin, Nexa Resources, Brazil
Optimization of Tailings Facility Closure through Hydraulic Deposition and Beach Formation Control
Rafael Santos, Gustavo Belotto, João da Costa, Henrique Guerzoni, José Costa, Jean Lima, Vale Base Metals, Brazil; Vanessa Leme, Enzo Zucchi, GEOCOBA Projetos de Engenharia, Brazil; and Yara Martins, Kamili Sandrini and Roberto Junior, Walm BH Engenharia, Brazil
09:20
Combined Drained and Undrained Shear Strength Envelope for Compacted Filtered Tailings at High Confining Stresses
Hainer Inga, Raúl Malacas, Erika Pariona and Denys Parra, Anddes, Peru; and Stefania Oliveira and Sabrine Rodrigues, BVP Geotecnia e Hidrotecnia, Brasil
The Human Value in Tailings Storage Facility Success and Safety
Gail Riddell, Nava Consulting, Chile; and Christina Winckler, Tailriskreview, USA
From Hydraulic Deposition to Landslide-Like Conditions: Rheological Evolution of The Romeral Tailings Deposit
René Molina and Bruno Espinace, Anddes, Chile; and Katherine Ascencio, CMP, Chile
09:40
Brittleness Assessment of Cycloned Tailings Sand Based on Triaxial Tests within the Critical State Soil Mechanics (CSSM) Framework
David Rodríguez, Pedro Mendoza, Carmen Ayquipa and Jorge Chávez, WSP, Peru; and Franklin Olaya, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Business Continuity Planning and GISTM Principle 14 as Drivers of Supply Chain Resilience in Mining: A Case Study in the Brazilian Phosphate Fertilizer Industry
Frederico Viana, Vítor do Vale and Artur Bertone, HIDROBR, Brazil; and Vinícius Silva, Thiago Oliveira and Pedro Leite, MOSAIC, Brazil
Shot-Tailings: Reuse of Tailings for Dust Control and Progressive Closure
Jorge López, Luis Morales and Álvaro Gutiérrez, Capstone Copper, Chile
10:00
Comparative Evaluation of the Casagrande and Cone Penetration Methods for Determining the Liquid Limit of Mining Tailings
Anna Couto, Raianny Almeida, Kayky Lucas, Luís Júnior, Jhonatan Borges and Tálita Nola, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil; João Silva, Vale, Brazil and Roberto dos Santos, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil
Circular Economy and Collaborative Governance as a Financial Model for Urban Mine Tailings Closure: Evidence from Andacollo
Gerardo Soto, Universidad de Chile; Carolina Soto, Tecnosuelo, Chile; Audrey Gallaud-Parquet, Centro de Información de Recursos Naturales (CIREN), Chile
Uncovering Unconventional Critical Metal Ore Deposits in Western Tasmania, Australia
Anita Parbhakar-Fox, Laura Jackson, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland, Australia; and Maedeh Tayebi and Rob Coleman, Core Resources, Australia
BALLROOM A & B
Plenary Session 1
Plenary Session Sponsor
11:00
Beyond Compliance: Implementing GISTM With a Focus on Effectiveness
Scott Martens, Technical Director, Tailings and Geotechnical Engineering, Teck Resources, Canada
11:30
Breaking the Scale Barrier: Implementing Large-Scale Filtered Tailings to Improve Water Recovery and Geotechnical Stability
Claudio Román, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Ausenco, Chile
12:00
Circular Mining at Scale: Transforming Tailings into Strategic Assets at Vale (TBC)
Geraldo Paes, Corporate Geotechnical Director, Vale, Brazil
12:30
The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI): Unifying the Future of Tailings Management (TBC)
Tabatha Chávez, Innovation Manager, International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), UK
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 16
Session 16: Geotechnics and Dam Safety III
Session 17
Session 17: Governance, GISTM and Risk Management IV
Session 18
Session 18: TSF Design and Studies II
14:30
Seismic Response of an Earth-fill Dam to Crustal Earthquakes: A Parametric Study
Edward Escudero, SRK Consulting, Peru; and C. Gonzales, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru
Quality Indicators to Support Strategic Decisions in Tailings Dam Decharacterization
Bianca Seabra, Progen, Brazil; and Juliana Noronha, Vale, Brazil
Filtered Tailings: Risk Reduction Versus Risk Transfer
Nelson Amoah, SLR Consulting, Australia
14:50
Estimation of the Site Effect for a Filtered Tailings Storage Facility and Its Influence on Physical Stability
Katherine Ascencio, Compañía Minera del Pacífico, Chile; and Paz Esparza, Valeria Miranda and Héctor Huenchulao, E-Mining Technology, Chile
Integration of Closure Conditions into Multiple Account Analysis (MAA) for the Evaluation of TSFs Alternatives
Raphael Viola, Lucas Paglioto and Vitor Albuquerque, Klohn Crippen Berger, Brazil
Self-Consolidation Effects in Unsaturated Filtered Tailings
Miguela Cabañas, JRI Ingeniería, Chile
15:10
Not Just Subduction: Integrating Active Faults into Seismic Hazard Assessment for Tailings Storage Facilities in the Central Andes
Carlos Benavente, BE. Earthwise, Peru; and Alan Hull, Hull Seismic Review, USA
Professional Tailings Management: A Strategic Investment Against the Consequences of Failure
Hugo Quelopana and Ricardo Zúñiga, Gestiona Consultores, Chile; and Álvaro Gutiérrez, Capstone Copper, Chile
Stress-Strain Response to Paste Tailings Deposition Sequences: DEPIM Stage II Case Study
Nicolás Rodriguez, Grupo Minero Las Cenizas, Chile; Ricardo Valdebenito, Emmanuel Fuentealba, Gustavo Valdebenito, RVIA, Chile; and Adeline Delonca, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile
15:30
Influence of the Damping Model on the Seismic Response of Tailings Dams
Agustín Toro, Cristian Monje and Sebastián Maureira, WSP, Chile
Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) in Tailings Storage Facilities
Gustavo Vásquez, Camilo Cornejo, Matías Valenzuela and Gonzalo Jara, Stantec, Chile
Advancing Tailings Innovation: Global Trials, Emerging Technologies and Future Pathways
Louise McNab and Johan Boshoff, Gold Fields, Australia
15:50
Assessing the Correlation Between Seismic Intensity Measures and Tailings Dam Displacements: A Numerical Study
Nicolás Di Giovanni, Felipe López, Nicolás Tasso, Marcelo Martínez and Jonathan Ybáñez, WSP, Argentina
Practical Methodology for Information Management During GISTM Implementation: A Successful Case
Álvaro Gutiérrez and Nilson Saldía, Capstone Copper, Chile; and Diego Pavez, María Fernanda Molina, Emilio López and Carolina Ramirez, Nava Consulting, Chile
Influence of Construction Stages on the Settlement of Tailings Dams in PLAXIS 2D
José León, Felipe Rojas and Denys Parra, Anddes, Peru
16:10
Numerical Effect of Including Vertical Seismic Motion in the Stress-Strain Analysis of a Tailings Dam
Rodrigo Maluenda and Cristian Monje, WSP, Chile
Digital Management of Tailings Storage Facilities
Ana Luiza de Oliveira and André Lima, TPF Engenharia, Brazil
Influence of Crest Width on the Stability of a TSF with Centerline-Raise Dam
Charbel Chapana, WSP, Chile; and José Ale, WSP, Peru
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 19
Session 19: Geotechnics and Dam Safety IV
Session 20
Session 20: Case Studies and Operational Experiences III
Session 21
Session 21: Seepage and Water Management I
17:10
Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis of Tailings Dams: A Case Study
Brahian Román, Melannie Espinoza and Martín Villanueva, SRK Consulting, Peru
Influence of Geochemical Processes on Geotechnical Properties of Tailings Storage Facilities
May-Lin Almendras, Jose Pablo Correa, Carolina Soto and Carolina Vergara, Arcadis, Chile
Lessons Learned from the Design of Drainage Systems in Tailings Dams: An Approach to Dam Safety
Pablo Valdés and José Luis Illanes, ARDUM Ingeniería, Chile; and Enrique Siu, INGEOCONTROL, Chile
17:30
Comparison between Monte Carlo Simulation and Latin Hypercube Sampling for the Probabilistic Assessment of Slope Stability
Nilthson Noreña, Carlos Meza, Juliana Meza and Jimena López and Celso Romanel, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Missing Failure Mode: Case Histories and Tailings Risk Assessment
Hernán Cifuentes, Tailings HC, Australia
Application of Oxygen and Deuterium Isotopes in the Evaluation of Groundwater Flow in the Foundation of Tailings Storage Facilities
Gustavo Silva and Lucas dos Santos, Alcoa, Brazil
17:50
Effect of Constitutive Model Selection on Trigger Analyses in Tailings Storage Facilities
Franco Orabona, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Nicolás Tasso, WSP Australia; and Felipe López, WSP, Argentina
Integrating Numerical Modelling with CPT-Based Seismic Liquefaction of Contractive Tailings
Pouyan Abbasimaedeh, SLR Consulting, Australia
Plastic Concrete Cutoff Walls for Seepage Control in High-Permeability Soils: A Case Study in Tailings Dams
Christian González and Felipe Soto, Pilotes Terratest, Chile
18:10
Static and Seismic Slope Stability Under Uncertainty: A Probabilistic Performance-Based Design Approach for a Tailings Embankment
Alan Figueroa, Sebastián Araya and Dennis Raddatz, Stantec, Chile
What Remains: Disaster Risk and Emergency Preparedness in a Chilean Mining Town
Nigel Wight, SMI Chile; and Jill Harris, Angelica Andrade and Deanna Kemp, CSRM, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland, Australia
Jet Grouting Seepage Barriers: An Alternative for Tailings Storage Facilities
Macarena Ayarza, Pilotes Terratest, Spain; and Christian González, Pilotes Terratest, Chile
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 22
Session 22: Tailings in Complex Environments
Session 23
Session 23: Rheological and Chemical Aspects
Session 24
Session 24: TSF Design and Studies III
08:30
Daily Update
Daily Update
Daily Update
08:40
Legacy Tailings as Coastal Geomorphic Forcing Agents: Chañaral Bay, Chile
Germán Aguilar, Universidad de Chile; Camila Arróspide, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; and Paloma Lazo, Université Paris Cité, France
Amortized Physics: Anchored Neural Virtual Sensor for the Bingham Yield Stress of Thickened Tailings
Claudio Muñoz and Nicolás Valenzuela, Universidad de Chile
Applying Multiple Accounts Analysis for Tailings Storage Facility Site Selection
James Alcorn, Masood Kafash and Braden Error, AECOM, USA
09:00
Operational Management of Filtered Bauxite Residue in High-Rainfall Areas?
Reginaldo César, Pedro Favacho, Eduardo Lima, Antônio Viana and Leonardo Braga, Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Brazil
Yield Stress and Structural Reversibility of Iron Ore Tailings: A Multi-Test Rheological Approach
Neemias Dias, Patrício Pires and Edson Soares, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Alternatives Study: Copper Tailings Disposal System for a Greenfield Project in the Brazilian Amazon
Jean Lima, Simone Sousa, João da Costa, Henrique Guerzoni, Rafael Santos, Gustavo Belotto and José Costa, Vale Base Metals, Brazil; and Thiago Gomes and Elisa Silveira, DF+ Engineering, Brazil
09:20
Filtered Tailings at Scale: Strategic Decisions in Complex Environments
Edgar Quiroz, Frame, Peru
Chemical Environment Effects on the Long-Term Performance of Geogrids in Tailings Applications
Lizeth Ardila and Cristina Schmidt, HUESKER, Brazil; and Oliver Detert, HUESKER, Germany
Multiple Account Analysis of Tailings Technologies to Define the Next TSF Stages
Cristian Bertolo, Gonzalo Laciar and Cristian Giner, Knight Piésold, Argentina
09:40
Operational Challenges of Stacking Filtered Tailings at Extreme Altitude Conditions: Salares Norte; Ramp Up Experience
Carol Vásquez, Néstor Vargas and Karina Menares, Salares Norte, Gold Fields, Chile
Assessing the Potential of Salt Water to Reduce Sodium Hydroxide Demand in Alkali-Activated Tailings for Backfilling
Mohsen Moeenian Far, Amin Hekmatnejad and Iván Navarette, Estefanía Loyola, Álvaro Videla, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Governance in Geotechnical Projects: Guidelines for Quality, Sustainability, and Technical Excellence
Dalliane Guedes, Daiane Ferreira and Aline Malafaia, Vale, Brazil; and Juliana Restrepo, Progen, Brazil
10:00
Title to be Confirmed
Presenter to be confirmed.
Chemical Improvements for Cycloned Sand Drainage in Tailings Dams: Comprehensive Assessment and Strategies for Large-Scale Operation
Claudio Vásquez, Andrei Chaura, Becky Rodríguez and David Romo, Paterson and Cooke, Chile
Experience in GISTM Implementation in Mining Companies with Centralized Tailings Management Systems
María José Zubieta, Bruno Espinace and Willy Piñones, Anddes, Chile
BALLROOM A & B
Plenary Session 2
Plenary Session Sponsor
11:00
The GTMI: Strengthening the framework for an Independent Standard
Jerónimo Covacevich, Head of Tailings and Processing Excellence, BHP, Chile
11:30
A House of Cards: Characterization of Cemented Soils and Implications for Tailings Dam Performance
Simon Dickinson, Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Chief Technical Officer, BGC Engineering, Canada
12:00
Cerro Verde TSFs: Leading Water Recovery and Tailings Stewardship in the Region
Liliana Gutiérrez, RTFE Manager (Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer), SM Cerro Verde, Freeport-McMoRan, Peru
12:30
Unlocking the Vicuña District: Synergistic Infrastructure as the Blueprint for Modern Tailings Management
Pablo D’Agnillo, Director of Infrastructure, Vicuña, Argentina
BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 25
Session 25: Geotechnics and Dam Safety V
Session 26
Session 26: Modeling and Predictive Analysis
Session 27
Session 27: Monitoring and Surveillance III
14:30
Stress Paths, Time Effects, and Monitoring Interpretation in Tailings Facilities
Priscilla Nelson, Colorado School of Mines, USA
CPTu-Based Vs Prediction in Tailings: A Comparative Study
Rafael Piton, Ezequias Oliveira, Darlis Devise, Felipe Castro, Jaqueline Bertella, Vale, Brazil; Robert Nagai, GWS Engenharia, Brazil; and Helena Nierwinski, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Predictive Control and Digital Twins for Tailings Management Optimization
Keyla Sandoval and Amandeep Rana, Andritz, Chile
14:50
Influence of Relative Density on the Cyclic Behaviour of a Sand-Like Foundation in a Tailings Dam
Víctor Puyen, Sebasthian Farfán, Brenda Carrasco and Pedro Mendoza, Ausenco, Peru
Stochastic Characterization and Probabilistic Analysis of a Tailings Dam on Lacustrine Clay
Francesco Franco and Denys Parra, Anddes, Peru
Online Particle-Size Measurement System: TIPCO
Claudio Araya, FLSmith, Chile
15:10
Assessment of Flow Liquefaction Susceptibility in Mine Tailings Using State Parameter and CPTu Data
Miguel Bernilla, Miguel Santaria, Luis Neyra, Ronald Landa and Denys Parra, Anddes, Peru
Tailings Stack Influence on a Shallow Tunnel in Soft Rock: Study in the Brazilian Lithium Valley
María Borba, Daniel Henriques, Natália Silva, Rian Porto, Bruno Chaves, Ana Lúcia Yoda, Tractebel Engie, Brazil; and Gabriel Dimitrov, Lithium Ionic, Brazil
Chilean National Tailings Observatory: Advances in the Development of an Integrated Platform for the Operational Management and Technical Surveillance of Tailings Storage Facilities
Cristóbal Carrasco, Sergio Fuenzalida, Santiago Fuentes and Patricio Merino, Sernageomin, Chile
15:30
The Destructiveness Potential: Past, Present, and Future in Tailings Dam Seismic Hazard
Rodolfo Saragoni and Bastían Garrido, S y S Ingenieros Consultores, Chile
Advanced Analytics for Predictive Monitoring in Tailings Transport Systems
Ignacio Lorie and Claudio Larenas, Arcadis, Chile
Integrated Monitoring of the Lyulyakovitsa Tailings Storage Facility: From Conventional to Real-Time Digital Surveillance
Vladmir Dodnikov and Stefan Tangarov, Asarel-Medet, Bulgaria
15:50
Integrated Geotechnical Characterization for Risk-Based Tailings Management in Chile
Diego Cáceres, Mauricio Vásquez, Florencia Henríquez and Camila Lara, Ingemars Ingeniería, Chile
When CFD Adds Value to Tailings Hydraulic Design: Four Practical Cases
Leonardo Olavarría and Pablo del Río, Paterson & Cooke, Chile
Multi-Platform SAR Monitoring Approach for TSFs: Bridging Satellite and Ground Systems with SARDrone
Javier Duro, Rubén Iglesias, Eduard Makhoul, Dani Monells, Gerard Ruiz, Marc Lort-Cuenca, Luis Yam, Gerard Masalias, Antonio Heredia, Giuseppe Centolanza, Azadeh Faridi and Nelly Chávez, DARES Technology, Spain; and Hernán Zapata, DARES Technology, Chile
16:10
Role of Multi-Source Instrumentation in the Post-Seismic Assessment of a Tailings Storage Facility Dam
Katherine Pardo, Isidora Illanes and Rodrigo Fernández, Spence, BHP, Chile
Case Study: Paste Tailings Transport Optimization, Model Calibration and Concentration Sensitivity
Cristian Giner, Gonzalo Laciar, Cristian Bertolo and Alexander Manos, Knight Piésold, Argentina
Assessing the Internal Structure of a TSF with Ambient Noise
Miro Döring, Institute of Mine Seismology, Canada; and Ashley Morris, Institute of Mine Seismology, Australia
