A complete guide to surface disposal methods for tailings

In mining operations, proper disposal of tailings is a critical task. Surface disposal of tailings is usually done with the help of various types of dams and dikes to construct reservoirs to store tailings and factory wastewater. There are a variety of dike types to choose from, including single-layer water storage types and elevated dike types such as upstream, downstream, and centerline. Each type has its own unique construction methods, application conditions, advantages and disadvantages....