About this webinar

This webinar explores why the most successful mining projects start evaluating tailings management options at the pre-feasibility stage rather than treating tailings as a downstream consideration. Weir's tailings experts discuss how early flowsheet decisions can influence long-term project economics, operational flexibility, water recovery, energy consumption, regulatory compliance, and overall project risk.

The webinar showcases project examples from Australia, Chile, and Mexico, highlighting how different regional constraints – from water scarcity to land availability and energy costs – can influence flowsheet selection. Viewers will gain practical lessons learned from operations that successfully challenged conventional approaches and delivered improved tailings outcomes.

Key takeaways:

  • Understand why early tailings decisions matter
  • Learn how to compare flowsheets using outcome-based criteria
  • Explore emerging technologies and their applications
  • Review real project examples and lessons learned
  • Gain a practical framework for early-stage tailings evaluation and decision-making

Speakers

Erik Vlot – Global Tailings Director, Weir

Artur Germanov - Business Development Manager, EMECA , Weir

Nick Lancaster - Regional Product Manager – Tailings, NAM, Weir