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Tailings Management
Fraser Alexander is the largest outsourced tailings contractor worldwide.
We manage more than 100 Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) worldwide. Aside from maintaining the highest global standards in the management of these sites, we offer solutions that allow you to get the maximum benefit out of your TSF.
Fraser Alexander specialises in tailings deposition as well as tailings reclamation for reprocessing. We focus on optimised and best-practice deposition of mine residue to meet stringent safety, health and environmental design requirements. Alongside this, Fraser Alexander is working with industry leaders in finding dry tailings solutions that can offer excellent alternatives in dewatering of tailings material and reducing the possibility of tailings facility disasters. Speak to one of our experts about materials handling, transportation solutions and our holistic tailings advisory solutions.
TORAS is unique in that it serves all stakeholders. It offers you, as the client, increased levels of transparency of your facility. TORAS supports you via an online client portal, to serve and manage data and to provide relevant documentation.
It also guides us, as an internal Fraser Alexander risk monitoring tool, to ensure assurance in how we monitor and manage operational risk effectively.
TECHNOLOGY
TORAS is Fraser Alexander’s commitment to adopt technology, setting the benchmark in tailings risk monitoring and management
MOBILE & DESKTOP
TORAS provides you with raw data, automated workflows, and remote dashboard views from your mobile or desktop.
INTERNET OF THINGS
Fraser Alexander is continuously evolving its tailings offering and will soon introduce IoT (Internet of Things) enablement.
THE TORAS INTERFACE
LOW IMPACT, HIGH VISIBILITY.
We are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive and focused risk management on any tailings facility.
At Fraser Alexander, we understand your need to operate with assurance and confidence. It’s crucial that as your trusted service provider and operator, all risk is understood, measured and managed appropriately.
To this end, we have developed a unique tailings application for quality monitoring and management.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe every mine can create safety for all involved and have minimal impact on their environment.
TAILINGS EXCELLENCE AT A CLICK OF A BUTTON
Access Anywhere, Any Time.
Ongoing Data Monitoring.
Ongoing Quality Assurance and Conformance
Improved Risk Mitigation.
Clear and Simple to Use.
Complete Data Oversight.
Corporate Governance Health.
Stakeholder Confidence.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
UNIQUE RISK METHODOLOGY
IN-CAPTURE DATA VALIDATIONS
DAILY + MONTHLY MONITORING
WORKFLOWS AND ACTION PLANS
AUTOMATED NOTIFICATIONS
WEB AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS
OFFLINE CAPTURE CAPABILITY
CENTRALISED DATA REPOSITORY
THIRD-PARTY SYSTEM INTEGRATION
RISK MANAGEMENT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
CLIENT DATA PORTAL
IOT READY
JOURNEY WITH US TOWARDS PEACE OF MIND
ASSESS
your facility to unpack opportunities and risks within international standards.
GENERATE
a customised solution package for complete risk management.
ONBOARD
via quick set-up, configuration, integration, testing and activation.
COMPLETE
visibility of your facility from anywhere, anytime, for peace of mind.
GDPR & POPIA
2/3
Contractor
100+
100+
268 Mt
THE TORAS COMMITMENT
SAFETY FOCUSED
A zero-harm philosophy on people and the environment.
HASSLE-FREE
Risk management that is transparent and integrated.
EVOLVING
Aligned to global standards, industry best-practice and customer needs.
BACKED-UP
By digital experts and reputable auditors.
EFFORTLESS
Set-up and running within 48 hours, with remote access.
A CENTURY OF ADAPTING AND INNOVATING
Fraser Alexander is the largest outsourced tailings contractor worldwide.
Fraser Alexander has been providing customised solutions to the mining industry since 1912. Our focus is placed on safely sustaining the mining sector and managing risk. We co-create sustainable success with you, in these changing times. We’re passionate about helping you avoid daily disruption and to maximise value. Maintaining control, having visibility and ensuring safety for all is part of the course. As an industry leader, we look forward to another century of excellence.
AERIAL SURVEY SOLUTIONS
Aerial Survey Solutions for construction, tailings facilities, mining & reclamation
The services we provide are managed services but are conducted mainly together with service providers and/or suppliers. Fraser Alexander places a high focus on TSF safety and risk management thus creating a need for accurate data collection and reporting. Our survey solutions provide detailed geospatial data collection capabilities that are highly accurate, adopt advanced data processing and analytic methods, and can be delivered quickly.
At a minimum, this service offers Photogrammetry, LiDAR and Thermal Surveys. It allows Fraser Alexander to produce advanced visual outputs from the data to better complement and support existing operations. Some features include high resolution site and change analysis images, 3D models and digital twins.
Aerial survey solutions can be utilised for your construction, tailings facility, mining, reclamation and environmental projects.
What does this mean for your Tailings Storage Facility?
- Safer operations for all stakeholders
- Advanced data processing and analytical interpretation methods
- Wide range of advanced survey options to suit your needs
- Unique visualisation solutions to improve health awareness of the facility
- Time and operational savings when compared to normal survey methods
CONVENTIONAL SOLUTIONS
Tailings Storage Facility Management
Fraser Alexander is an industry leader in Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Management, specialising in mineral residue or tailings deposition. We focus on optimised and best-practice placement of mine residues to meet stringent safety, health and environmental design requirements.
Our focus on optimised and best-practice placement of mining residues adheres to international standards of health and safety, with environmental protection top-of-mind. That’s partly thanks to our tailings management and risk monitoring system, TORAS (Technical And Operational Risk Assessment System) – a result of constant innovation into safety and efficiency.
We have a deep understanding of the inner working of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). Such as how they behave based on grading, specific gravity and density conditions, as well as many other unique on-site attributes. These include production rate, lay of the land, TSF size, shape and climate.
To handle these aspects, we offer bespoke operational solutions that lower risk while meeting your design requirements. These solutions include Cyclone, Daywall, Spigot, Spraybar operations and other specialised equipment. Speak to one of our experts for more information.
What does this mean for your Tailings Storage Facility (TSF)?
- You gain the benefit of over 100 years of tailings management experience
- World-leading safety standards ensure legislative compliance
- Your operation is in safe hands with the TORAS monitoring system, a unique Fraser Alexander offering
- Competent operating personnel through our South African MQA accredited in-house tailings training
CYCLONE SOLUTIONS
Cyclone Deposition got Tailings Storage Facility Construction
Fraser Alexander has vast experience in the Cyclone Deposition Method of Tailings Storage Facility construction. In addition to traditional onwall cyclones, our enhanced Self-Propelled Cyclone Unit (SPCU) is a tracked cyclone cluster purposefully designed for your tailings deposition needs. SPCU’s help improve efficiency and increase the stability of your tailing’s facility, thus reducing risk. Together with our tailings management and risk monitoring system, we ensure increased safety and efficiency.
Our SPCUs are fitted with a custom designed cyclone cluster, increasing accuracy and productivity. The improved manifold allows the feed for each cyclone to be adjusted individually giving the operational team a higher level of control and operational flexibility.
Speak to one of our experts about our cyclone solutions.
What does this mean for your Tailings Storage Facility?
- Safer operations for all involved
- Optimised manoeuvrability eliminating downtime during relocation
- Remote controlled for effectual movement response
- Minimised human interaction helps reduce safety risks
- Increased stability, proficiency and integrity of the facility
IOT AND MONITORING SOLUTIONS
Fraser Alexander has its focus on the future, bringing technology and high-quality digital and automate solutions to enhance our management offering. All we do is backed by global innovation and new developments that are aligned to international standards suited to increase safety measures, productivity, visibility and bottom line. Choosing Fraser Alexander as your partner and guide ensures ongoing relevance and success for your business. Aerial survey solutions can be utilised for your construction, tailings facility, mining, reclamation and environmental projects.
Automated Meteorological Systems
Capable of providing data for virtually all-weather variables, the fully customisable weather observer can be assembled to each site requirement with a wide range of options and sensors. Receive climatic data via 3G/ WIFI straight onto a laptop or Android device. The unit monitors and measures a wide range of parameters, including temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction and rainfall. This gives you a dashboard view from wherever you are.
Retrofit Piezometers (RFP’s)
RFP’s are a professional in-situ ground water monitoring system which can be retroactively fitted to existing standpipe piezometers. They provide a secure and compact automated water monitoring system. The data collected can be viewed from anywhere using any internet connected device, with the option to configure automated trigger alarms which can be sent via SMS and email.
Mobile Surveillance Units
Advanced mobile camera solutions provide significant value to operations by improving visibility and safety. The surveillance trailers can be rapidly deployed at practically any location providing security for remote sites, short-term events or off-grid locations. It is an ideal surveillance solution for locations without any fixed infrastructure for power or video transmission.
Tailored Monitoring Solutions
Fraser Alexander offers site specific monitoring solutions. A combination of the above mentioned products together with other existing services, tailored to meet the exact requirements of your project. Based on your budget, your operational needs and any technical demands, our holistic end-to-end service would include a site assessment, proposed solution, monitoring plan and final execution. Together, providing ongoing visibility and health of your facility.
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