Understanding the geotechnical properties of iron ore tailings is currently one of the major
challenges in the mining industry. With transitions from drained to undrained conditions …

The mechanics of filtered compacted normally consolidated (NC) and overconsolidated
(OC) iron ore tailings (IOTs) was studied by performing triaxial testing at high pressures of up …

Every year mining operations worldwide generate a large amount of mineral residue in the
form of particles that are disposed of in large structures known as tailings dams. Repeated …

New legislation in Brazil requires that all upstream tailings dams must be closed. However,
understanding the characteristics of the foundation and deposits of these dams can be …

A atividade mineradora tem grande importância no cenário mundial e nacional,
contribuindo amplamente para o desenvolvimento econômico dos países. Entretanto, o …