22 Jul

How to meet tailings disclosure requests

Automating TSF Disclosure with Quartex’s Tailings Database Industry Call to Action The Brumadinho TSF failure in January 2019, which claimed 270 lives, was the industry’s

a hand holding a tablet with a map on it

22 Jul

What is InSAR and how does it help with Tailings Storage Facilities?

Tailings storage facilities can be difficult to monitor for ground movement, using typical conventional methods. Advances in satellite-based radar technology, however, can make this important

22 Jul

Insurance for tailings dams and impoundments

Insurance for Tailings Dams and Impoundments Highlights Insurance capacity was readily available for TSFs until recently Post-Brumadinho, cover has tightened and premiums have tripled Mining

22 Jul

Using tailings insights to support safer TSF management

Powerful data dashboards are one of the many ways the mining and resources industry is using advances in software to safely manage tailings storage facilities

09 Jan

The self learning ore body

A geological or resource model requires subjective manual interpretation and estimation using whichever method generates delivers the greatest accuracy. The size and scale of the

17 Sep

Mineral Resource Materiality and the S-K 1300 code

Does the Lack of a Mineral Resource Make a Property Immaterial for Reporting Under S-K 1300? Context Recently, I reviewed correspondence between the United States

25 Jul

Addressing the Top Mining Risks of 2025

In KPMG’s most recent risk forecast report, Australian Mining Risk Forecast, the top risks for the mining industry were outlined. Their research shows how the

09 Jan

The need for mine rehabilitation and land management

The land management issue Throughout its lifetime, mining operations have the potential to significantly impact the surrounding environment and communities. The effects—whether direct, indirect, or

Layered geological rock formations in colours

16 Jun

Assessing “system noise” in mineral resource estimation

Wondered if there's between person variance in resource estimation and resource disclosure? The Parker Challenge uncovers the answer.

Vast mountainous landscape with mining site.

09 Jan

Implementing GRI standards for effective ESG reporting

Reporting Aligned to the GRI Standards

24 Jul

The 5 stages of the mining lifecycle

The 5 stages of the mining lifecycle are the phases that guide the development of a responsible, sustainable mining operation — promoting the efficient extraction

11 May

Redefining stakeholder engagement in mining

Meeting demand & ESG imperatives The race to secure investment for critical energy transition minerals—copper, lithium and nickel—is intensifying. Alongside this surge in demand, mining

09 Jan

Modernising ESG Governance in Mining

Modernising ESG governance in mining Governance shortfalls in the mining sector Recent events have revealed that the prevailing governance model in mining falls short of

09 Jan

Managing tailings for environmental sustainability

In the realm of mining operations, the responsible management of tailings is a critical aspect that directly impacts environmental sustainability and community trust. Tailings, the

Eroded landscape with sparse vegetation.

30 Sep

Brumadinho: 2019’s Tailings Tragedy

Tragedy Strikes in 2019 The Brumadinho tailings dam disaster in January 2019 stands as a tragic example of catastrophic failure within the mining industry. Located

24 Jul

The Rise of Mining Model Management Solutions

Advancing Mining Model Management Transforming mining operations have led to the rise of model management solutions. In today’s dynamic mining industry, the evolution of block

a construction vehicle with a pile of gravel

22 Jul

Autonomous Dozing: Major benefits in mine-site rehabilitation

Autonomous Dozing: Major benefits in mine-site rehabilitation Originally published by IM Mining. Advancing Mine-Site Rehabilitation Through Automation Mine-site rehabilitation presents a significant earthworks challenge for

a man in a helmet and hardhat standing on scaffolding

15 Oct

How Quartex Software can help your business reach EHS maturity

A mature environmental health and safety (EHS) culture is strongly associated with a robust approach to risk management. But what are the hallmarks of EHS

10 Apr

Bringing order to chaos: Solving scheduling woes with Quartex

In the fast-paced world of remote and high-risk workforces, solving FIFO logistics challenges with a solid travel plan is crucial for success. Arriving at the