Published on: 10 August 2020
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management establishes an unprecedented global standard on tailings management applicable to existing and future tailings facilities. Launched on 5 August 2020 by the United Nations Environment Program, the International Council on Mining and Metals, and the Principles for Responsible Investment, the Standard aims to strengthen current tailings management practices by integrating social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations across a facility’s entire lifecycle, wherever they are and whoever operates them.