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A Benchmark on In-Pit Tailings Disposal

By Alix Becerra, Rodrigo Araya, Claudio Román, Sebastián Cisternas & Jimena Cofré

In this paper, we explore how in-pit tailings disposal can reduce the risks and environmental impacts of conventional tailings storage, using technical and environmental evaluations.

Evaluation of native colonizing species for revegetation of tailings deposits in central Chile

By Patricio Olivares (Ausenco), Carolina Vargas (Ausenco), Oscar Fernández (Ausenco), Andrés López (Ausenco) & Juan Pedro Otárola (Minera Florida Ltda)

This paper summarises the methodology and results obtained in this initial phase and proposes projections of some native species that may have higher probabilities or revegetation success in the context of mine closures in central Chile.

The use of lidar in civil engineering design

By Ben Percy, Director, Engineering & Ian Cormier, Civil Engineer

As virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology improves, LiDAR data scans, along with the civil design structures, will be able to be incorporated into the VR/AR experience seamlessly.