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Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Audit Services

Comprehensive audit services designed to ensure the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity of mine waste containment systems.

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Our geotechnical TSF audit services include:

 
• Structural and Geotechnical Assessments

Evaluation of dam stability, embankment behaviour and foundation conditions using site assessments, instrumentation data, and geotechnical modelling


• Operational Performance Reviews

Examination of TSF operation procedures including deposition practices, water management, management controls, and maintenance protocols.


• Compliance Auditing

Review against applicable regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and site-specific licensing conditions.


• Instrumentation Monitoring and Data Analysis

Review and interpretation of piezometric, settlement, inclinometers, and other instrumentation readings to assess performance trends and potential failure risks.


• Erosion and Seepage Control Audits

Assessment of surface and subsurface drainage systems, identification of erosion mechanisms, and assessment of seepage control measures including liners and toe drains.


• Emergency Preparedness and Risk Mitigation

Evaluation of emergency response plans, failure modes analysis, and recommendations for contingency planning and design upgrades.


• Lifecycle and Closure Assessments

Geotechnical review of long-term planning including rehabilitation strategies, closure design, and post-closure monitoring frameworks.


• Technical Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

Delivery of geotechnical reports suitable for regulators, operators, and stakeholders which provide actionable guidance and evidence-based recommendations.


• Due Diligence and Third-Party Reviews

Due diligence and third-party reviews are carried out as part of feasibility studies for financing etc. and include design and risk reviews, construction, operations and compliance to guides