Some of the world’s largest miners said they would create a global standard for managing waste dams that will likely include independent reviews of the structures
Some of the world’s largest miners said they would create a global standard for managing waste dams that will likely include a system for independent reviews of the structures, after one collapsed in Brazil killing at least 179 people.
The International Council on Mining & Metals, which represents 27 large mining companies, said it would establish an independent panel of experts to develop international guidelines, based on current best practices, for its member companies to follow in building and maintaining so-called...
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