--- title: "Mine tailings and waste management services in Canada and abroad | BBA" date: 2021-07-14T14:50:00-04:00 author: jessica napert canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/services/engineering/mining-mineral-processing/mine-tailings-and-waste-management" section: Services --- 1. - ![Mining - Mine tailings](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/Industries-et-services/_3000x3333_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/28685/Mining_Mine-tailings_AdobeStock_75361362_COLO.webp) ## Conducting operations in a more sustainable and economical way Understanding the full cost of managing your tailings can help you identify sources of considerable savings and profitability. Your goal is to find technical solutions that are both practical and economical, so you can dispose of your tailings, whether solid or liquid, while respecting regulations related to your area of activity. There are various factors to consider when choosing solutions, such as the distance tailings must travel before disposing of them. Your challenges: - Identify and manage long-term tailings risks - Minimize the impact of tailings ponds on ecosystems - Optimize your mine tailings management - Respect regulations 2. - ![Mm open pit employee tablet hz lr](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/_3000x3333_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/212196/mm_open-pit_employee_tablet_hz_lr.webp) ## Your experienced partner, from studies to installation rehabilitation Thanks to years of experience helping mining operators increase their operational performance, our experts can offer you effective management solutions for mine waste—tailings, waste rock, overburden—as well as sludge and contaminated water. We plan, establish and implement each project in a safe and cost-effective manner based on high quality standards. 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