Tailings Management
We prioritise the safety of all tailing’s storage facilities throughout the facility’s lifecycle, from design through to construction, operation, and closure. In addition to our focus on facility safety, we are committed to demonstrating environmental stewardship through our management of tailings.
Sandfire shares the International Council of Mining and Metals vision for the safe management of tailings facilities, towards the goal of zero harm.
We have made a public commitment to align with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).
Consequence classification of our tailings facilities
| Facility | Location | Status | Consequence classification |
| DeGrussa | Shire of Meekatharra, Western Australia | Care and maintenance towards closure stage | ANCOLD – Significant (during operation) GISTM -High Note – to be reviewed for closure / aftercare |
| Motheo | Ghanzi Region, Botswana | Active | ANCOLD – High A GISTM – Very High |
| Black Butte | Montana, USA | Design | FEMA – Significant or high hazard |
| MATSA | Almonaster La Real, Huelva Province, Spain | Active | GISTM – Very High |