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• conduct an integrated risk-based tailings disposal method and site location selection process for new tailings dams based on a thorough understanding of the costs
and consequences of failure of alternate methods and site locations;
• ensure the public is adequately informed of the nature of the risks relating to
both pro-posed and existing tailings facilities and can effectively influence, in a
collaborative manner, decisions that may interest or affect them;
• establish a comprehensive review and assurance program to verify that the commitments stated in the corporate governance policy are been met on a continuing
basis and to provide the foundation for continual improvement; and
• make the assurance protocols and reports available to the public.
The achievement of the above objectives can be usefully informed by the methodologies explained in this book. We ardently hope that the suggestions and explanations set out here contribute to reducing risks and making our world a safer place.
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• conduct an integrated risk-based tailings disposal method and site location selection process for new tailings dams based on a thorough understanding of the costs
and consequences of failure of alternate methods and site locations;
• ensure the public is adequately informed of the nature of the risks relating to
both pro-posed and existing tailings facilities and can effectively influence, in a
collaborative manner, decisions that may interest or affect them;
• establish a comprehensive review and assurance program to verify that the commitments stated in the corporate governance policy are been met on a continuing
basis and to provide the foundation for continual improvement; and
• make the assurance protocols and reports available to the public.
The achievement of the above objectives can be usefully informed by the methodologies explained in this book. We ardently hope that the suggestions and explanations set out here contribute to reducing risks and making our world a safer place.