Managing mined rock stockpiles: 3D views to decrease risk and reduce costs

These materials increase the risk of high internal MRS temperatures and acid metalliferous drainage, posing a substantial environmental and human health and safety risk if not properly constructed, managed, and rehabilitated. Okane used GeoStudios to develop a quasi-3D model of the dump and show that waste placement was the most important factor in managing risks associated with the MRS. This brought long-terms savings and risk reduction for the client.

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