Tailings (more on explanation)

Question 1

an engineered and
constructed facility to contain
tailings.

Answer 1

TSF

Question 2

the by-products generated
from mechanical and chemical
processes used to extract a desired
product (such as gold and copper)
from ore.

Answer 2

Tailings

Question 2

TSF Configuration

(often referred to as a cell
TSF, a ring dike TSF, or a turkey’s nest TSF)
is one where containment embankments
are constructed around the entire
facility. A ____ TSF is generally used in
areas that are very flat and have little
topographical relief

Answer 2

Paddock

Question 2

TSF configuration

formed by constructing containment embankments
across a natural valley or drainage. The
natural topography combined with the
containment embankments forms the
primary tailings storage basin.

Answer 2

Cross Valley TSF

Question 3

TSF Configuration

As the name implies, an ____ TSF is one
where tailings are deposited into an
inactive open pit.

Answer 3

in-Pit Disposal

Question 4

TSF CONFIGURATION

or co-disposal of tailings
consists of mixing other materials, such as
waste rock, in a single storage area. This
approach allows the tailings to be
“stacked” by filling in the voids within the
waste rock or other media.

Answer 4

Comingling

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE 3 PRIMARY METHODS? EXPLAIN

Answer 5

Upstream Raise
Downstream Raise
Centerline Raise

Question 6

TSF typical components
(DRAWING)

Answer 6

i draw yot

Question 7

TSF FAILURES

Answer 7

1. Slope instability
2. Seismic events
3. Overtopping
4. Foundation failure
5. Seepage and
6. internal erosion