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Mine water management · Mount Isa, Australia

Mount Isa Mine Tailings Dam Operational Simulation

Operational water-balance simulation to inform tailings-dam capacity, future wall raises and hydraulic-performance assessment.

Challenge

Operational water-balance simulation to inform tailings-dam capacity, future wall raises and hydraulic-performance assessment.

WREMA's role

Operational water-balance simulation to inform tailings-dam capacity, future wall raises and hydraulic-performance assessment.

Approach

Hydrologic and water-resources engineering methods were applied at the level appropriate to the stated assignment.

Outcome and deliverable

The work delivered the stated technical assessment and decision-support inputs. No broader project outcome is claimed.

Relevant services

  • Hydrology
  • Water-resources engineering
  • Technical advisory