When tailings dams fail, the cost is counted in lives, land and livelihoods. With over 200 active dams and thousands of legacy sites, South Africa faces rising risks as climate pressures and aging infrastructure collide. RIIS explores how predictive modelling and Earth Observation can help shift tailings management from reactive to proactive — before disaster strikes.
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How RIIS used Earth observation to simulate tailings dams risk in South Africa
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