A counting of tailings in CanadaLittle is known about the hundreds of tailings facilities in Canada. Our interactive database aims to shed some light on the scope of these dams.

Little is known about the hundreds of tailings facilities in Canada. Our interactive database aims to shed some light on the scope of these dams.

By Matthew Parizot

October 07, 2020

Six years ago, the Mount Polley dam breach showed Canada the risks involved with tailings facilities, but little is known about the scope of tailings in this country.

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A counting of tailings in CanadaLittle is known about the hundreds of tailings facilities in Canada. Our interactive database aims to shed some light on the scope of these dams.

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