The Full Story
About Us
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At DryStackedTailings, we believe safer, smarter, and more sustainable tailings management is not just possible, it's overdue.
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This platform is dedicated to advancing the use of Secure Stacked Dewatering Containers (SSDCs) as a practical, scalable alternative to traditional tailings dams — particularly for small to mid-sized mining operations producing less than 1 million dry tonnes per year.
Mission
Educate the industry on the risks of conventional wet tailings storage and the advantages of dewatering at the source.
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Promote the adoption of geotextile container-based stacking solutions that improve water recovery, reduce environmental liability, and simplify closure.
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Support regulators, designers, and operators with access to independent technical information, performance data, and case studies.
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Encourage innovation in tailings handling that aligns with modern ESG standards and operational flexibility.
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SSDCs aren’t experimental—they’re proven, but underutilised. We aim to change that by providing a clear, evidence-based path forward.
Whether you're a consultant, regulator, miner, or stakeholder exploring alternatives to traditional TSFs, this is your hub for learning and action.
Vision
To accelerate the global shift toward safer, low-risk tailings management by making dewatered, stacked containment the standard — not the exception — for small and mid-sized mines.
We envision a mining industry where:
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No community lives downstream of unstable tailings dams,
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Water is recovered and reused, not lost to evaporation or seepage,
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Tailings storage is modular, relocatable, and rapidly reclaimable,
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Regulatory approvals are faster because risk is lower by design.
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Through education, collaboration, and evidence-based practice, we’re paving the way for tailings systems that are smarter, safer, and more sustainable.
