Tailings and Mine Waste 2019 was part of a series of symposia on mill tailings management that started at Colorado State University in 1978. The Conference offers a forum for the professional exchange of knowledge and skills related to mill tailings and mine waste, and future issues facing the mining and environmental communities. In 2019, over 800 delegates attended from over 50 countries around the world.
The Tailings and Mine Waste 2019 Program was brought to you by: The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia in conjunction with Colorado State University, the University of Alberta and the volunteer Organizing Committee. The conference was proudly hosted by C3 Alliance Corp.
2019 Detailed Program
2019 Conference Proceedings
The conference proceedings for the Tailings and Mine Waste 2019 Conference are available to download below:
Please note: Conference proceedings were available on a USB attached to the clip of the blue Tailings and Mine Waste 2019 lanyard provided on-site. Individual presentations and slide show materials are not publicly available and should be requested from the speakers directly.
2019 Schedule of Events
Sunday, November 17, 2019 (Pre-Conference Short Courses)
| Time | Event |
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Short Course Registration |
| 07:00 – 12:30 | Show Services Set Up |
| 12:30 – 18:00 | Exhibitor Set Up |
| 08:00 – 16:30 | Short Courses (Ticketed) 1. Static Liquefaction – Comprehensive Overview and Update on State of Practice 2. Corporate Governance of Tailings Facilities – Challenges and Case Studies of Implementation 3. Tailings Dam Breach Analysis |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Short Course: Nutrition Break |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Short Course: Lunch Break |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Short Course: Nutrition Break |
Monday, November 18, 2019
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 – 17:30 | Exhibit Hours |
| 07:00 – 08:30 | Conference Registration Opens |
| 07:30 – 08:15 | Speaker Breakfast (for authors presenting Nov 18th only) |
| 08:30 – 10:15 | Welcome and Introductions (Conference Chair) Opening Keynote: Aidan Davy, International Council on Mining & Metals Plenary Session: Peter Mitchell, EGBC |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 10:45 – 12:25 | Podium Sessions: 1 & 2 |
| 12:25 – 14:00 | Lunch Break and Poster Viewing |
| 14:00 – 15:40 | Podium Sessions: 3, 4 & 5 |
| 15:40 – 16:10 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 16:10 – 17:30 | Podium Sessions: 6, 7 & 8 |
| 18:00 – 20:30 | Speed-Networking Dinner (Ticketed) |
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 – 20:00 | Exhibit Hours |
| 07:00 – 08:15 | Conference Registration |
| 07:30 – 08:15 | Speaker Breakfast (for authors presenting Nov 19th only) |
| 08:30 – 10:15 | Welcome and Introductions (Conference Chair) Opening Keynote: Christopher Hatton, Haley and Aldrich, Inc. Plenary Session: Richard Dawson, Stantec Consulting Plenary Session: Nigel Goldup & Jennifer Pyliuk |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 10:45 – 12:25 | Podium Sessions: 9, 10 & 11 |
| 12:25 – 14:00 | Lunch Break and Poster Viewing |
| 14:00 – 15:20 | Podium Sessions: 12, 13 & 14 |
| 15:20 – 15:50 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 15:50 – 17:10 | Podium Sessions: 15, 16 & 17 |
| 17:45 – 20:00 | Tradeshow Reception |
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 – 17:30 | Exhibit Hours |
| 07:00 – 08:15 | Conference Registration |
| 07:30 – 08:15 | Speaker Breakfast (for authors presenting Nov 20th only) |
| 08:30 – 10:15 | Welcome and Introductions (Conference Chair) Opening Keynote: Terry Eldridge, Golder Associates Plenary: Angela Oblasser Plenary: Iozsef Miskolczi |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 10:45 – 12:25 | Podium Sessions: 18 & 19 |
| 10:45 – 12:25 | Poster Session: Meet the Author |
| 12:25 – 14:00 | Wednesday Keynote Luncheon: Caius Priscu, Anglo America (Ticketed) The Owner’s Golden Triangle in Tailings Dan Safety Management |
| 14:00 – 15:20 | Podium Sessions: 20 & 21 |
| 14:00 – 15:20 | Poster Session: Meet the Author |
| 15:20 – 15:50 | Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing |
| 15:50 – 17:30 | Plenary Session: Multiple Speakers |
| 17:30 | Exhibitors Tear Down |
| 18:00 | Show Service Tear Down |