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Containment & leakage · 2012

Lining Steep Rock Slopes with a Geomembrane Liner to Facilitate Tailings Facility Expansion

J. Purdy, M. Fuller, T. Meyer, S. Douglas, A. Lagos

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Tailings and Mine Waste 2012 conference case study of lining steep rock faces using reinforcement, cushioning and a geomembrane to expand an existing tailings facility.

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J. Purdy, M. Fuller, T. Meyer, S. Douglas, A. Lagos
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2012
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tailingssteep rock slopesgeomembranereinforcementliner protection

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