New Technical Bulletin: Tailings Dam Breach Analysis

We’re very pleased to announce the publication of the Tailings Dam Breach Analysis Technical Bulletin. Developed over two years by the Tailings Dam Breach Working Group of the Mining Dams Committee, this Technical Bulletin is intended to provide dam safety professionals with guidance for conducting a Tailings Dam Breach Analysis (TDBA). The Bulletin outlines a step-by-step procedure for detailed dam breach analysis based on the current state of practice.

The Bulletin is currently available for purchase as a downloadable PDF on the CDA store.

The French version of the Bulletin is expected to be published in November.