Geosynthetics in Mining - Practice and Developments

Summary This course is for all who use geosynthetics in mining applications or need to know more about the topic. This webcast will: Describe the many current and new geosynthetics materials that are used in mining applications Discuss the use of geosynthetics in mine tailings facilities, heap leach pads, water retention ponds, and liners and covers Evaluate the challenges of using geosynthetics in the harsh environments of mines Describe current thinking and best practice for incorporating geosynthetics into mine waste disposal facilities that will have to last and perform in the post-closure long term Cover new and advanced information and solutions for the application of geosynthetics in mining Recap key learnings from pre-conference courses and workshops Review and discuss the most important conference keynote addresses and papers. The webcast follows after the InfoMine Conference, Geosynthetic Mining Solutions, that will be held in Vancouver, Canada, September 8-11, 2014.

About the Authors Jack Caldwell is an engineer with a degree in law and over 35 years of experience in mining, geotechnical and site remediation projects. Tarik Hadj-Hamou, a consultant with over forty years' experience in civil and geotechnical engineering and risk analysis.

Who Should Attend? The course is for engineers, scientists, managers, and technical personnel: all who wish to go beyond the standard, normal, and ordinary when designing, constructing, and operating mine facilities; this includes making use of geomembranes, geotextiles, geogrids, and the many other new and innovative geosynthetics on the market.

Details Date: 4 - 6 November 2014 Click here for more details

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