Mine dams and mine safety

A course for those working with tailings dams in the mining industry, in consultancies, contractors or supervisory authorities.

About the course

In autumn 2024, the course Mine Dams and Dam Safety will again be given. The course is organised by Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in collaboration with Svemin, and comprises six days divided into two sessions (three days each).

Planned course sessions

Gällivare v.39, 2024 (Tue. 24/9-Thu. 26/9)
Garpenberg v. 43, 2024 (Tue. 22/10-Thu. 24/10)

The course is intended for those who work with tailings dams in the mining industry, at consulting companies, contractors or at supervisory authorities.

Elements that will be covered during the course

• RIDAS
  
• Mining RIDAS
  
• Tailings dams
  
• Embankment dams
  
• Geological Engineering
  
• Geotechnics & Foundations
  
• Hydrology
  
• Dam Safety and Emergency Response
  
• Global Industry Standard
  
• Authorisation control
  
• Discharge devices
  
• Instrumentation
  
• Legal aspects
  
• Ongoing R&D

Lectures are given by industry stakeholders from mining companies, consultants, universities and authorities. An overall project assignment is processed by the participants and study tasks must be answered. The project task extends over the two course sessions. Study visits to tailings dams (Aitik and Garpenberg) take place at both course sessions.

If you are interested in attending the course, please send an advance/expression of interest. This can be done by e-mail. You will then receive further information and a registration form for binding registration.
Early registration of interest ensures a place on the course.

Teachers

Sven Knutsson, Senior Professor

Expression of Interest

This course is given in Swedish. Please click on “på Svenska” at the top of the page and register your interest there.

Contact

LTU Professional Education uppdragsutbildning@ltu.se