Newcrest Cadia Tailings Stewardship

Project Highlights:

  • Tailings Stewardship
  • Water Management

Tierra Group provided Tailings Stewardship Services for TSFs and water dams at the Cadia, Terfer, and Red Chris properties. Responsibilities included data/report review; identifying and assisting the client with managing risks, liabilities, controls, and reporting; evaluating progress towards GISTM compliance; and providing recommendations for improved safety, instrumentation, monitoring, and tailings management.

Project Highlights:

  • Tailings Stewardship
  • Water Management

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