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  1. 1. Effect of increased vertical stress on the state of grains in tailings

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Shane Aulestia; [2023]
    Keywords : Tailings; Tailings dams; Breakage; Oedometer; Image acquisition analysis; Avfall; Avfallsdammar; Brytning; Ödometer; Bildinsamling och analys;

    Abstract : Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) serve as structures for storing tailings, i.e., waste materials generated by the mining industry. READ MORE

  3. 2. Flotation of Yxsjöberg historical tungsten ore tailings

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Mineralteknik och metallurgi

    Author : Princess Rochelle Gan; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Tailings dams, due to their sheer size and metal content, pose safety and environmental hazards. The Småltjarnen repository, which hosts material from the largest known tungsten mineralization in Sweden named the Yxsjöberg deposit, is estimated to contain 2. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fines Content and Density Effects on Tailings Behaviour : A Laboratory Study on Geotechnical Properties

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Viktor Wiklund; [2018]
    Keywords : strength; compressibility; permeability; anrikningssand; hållfasthet; konsolidering; permeabilitet;

    Abstract : Tailings are a rest product from the extraction of metals and minerals, and is therefore produced in large volumes by all mining companies. One common way to store tailings material is to deposit it as a hydraulic slurry on a tailings impoundment, where the tailings are held in place by tailings dams. READ MORE

  5. 4. Determination of dry density in tailings with a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer :

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Patrik Hagström; [2017]
    Keywords : dynamic cone penetrometer; tailings dam; tailings beach; tailings;

    Abstract : Today mines produce metals which are used for everyday products by people worldwide. When metals are produced, waste products known as tailings are generated. These tailings are commonly stored in impoundments, surrounded by embankment dams. The demands from the society are constantly increasing regarding the quality and safety of dams. READ MORE

  6. 5. Closure of Lilla Bredsjön Tailings Dam : an Evaluation of the Long-Term Dam Safety Measures

    University essay from KTH/Vattendragsteknik

    Author : Jenny Bramsäter; [2017]
    Keywords : tailings dams; seepage; pore pressure; slope stability; slip surfaces; long-term stability;

    Abstract : The mining industry contributes to enormous amounts of waste all over the world, which places high demands on tailings dams. In Sweden, there are strict regulations regarding the management and treatment of tailings dams, but some dams that were built before these regulations existed still pose a threat to the environment. READ MORE