RESOURCES
Implementation Documents
DOCUMENTS FOR GISTM
IMPLEMENTATION AND CONFORMANCE
Enhance Tailings Safety
To be compliant with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, operators must use specified measures to prevent the catastrophic failure of tailings facilities. They need to implement best practices in planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, monitoring, closure and post closure activities.
In this section operators will find the GISTM, accompanying documents and processes to assist with implementation and conformance.
Underpinned by an integrated approach to tailings management, the GISTM aims to prevent catastrophic failure and enhance the safety of mine tailings facilities across the globe.
HOW TO COMPLY
GISTM And Implementation And Conformance Documents
Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management encompasses a set of requirements that strive to achieve the ultimate goal of zero harm to people and the environment.
Mine operators seeking to meet the standard are required to take responsibility for and prioritise the safety of a tailings facility through all phases of its lifecycle. It embodies a step-change in terms of transparency, accountability and safeguarding the rights of project affected people.
The GISTM is available for download via the relevant language links below
GISTM Conformance Protocol
Guidance for Use of the GISTM Conformance Protocol
Guidance for Use of the GISTM Conformance Protocol
Tailings Facility Summary Audit Report Template
Corrective Action Plan Template
SIGNATORY APPLICATION
Support Responsible Tailings Management
Mining companies or government owned enterprises that have an operational responsibility for tailings facilities, can apply to become signatories.