Date Published
March 2019
Summary
The purpose of the database is to provide a meaningful resource of factual authoritative data for analysis of trends, causes, and consequences, with a view to the changes that will result in effective loss prevention related to tailings management. The aim is to give voice to the narratives of every significant failure, not replace or overshadow the existing narratives.
Reference Information
Bowker, L.N. 2019. World Mine Failures as of March 2019 - Database. Available at: World Mine Failures. Accessed May 6, 2019.