All First Quantum’s Tailings Storage Facilities comply with internationally recognized standards and are carefully managed with operational controls, regular inspections and close monitoring to improve safety and reduce risks.
We manage 23 Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), of which 10 are active and 13 are closed. We recognise potential TSF failure as one of our most significant risks. That’s why all our TSFs have therefore been designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD), the guidelines of the International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM) and the Canada Dam Association (CDA).