Mount Isa tailings dam

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tailings dam
gptkbp:associated_with copper and zinc mining
gptkbp:built 1970s
faced various structural challenges over the years
gptkbp:capacity over 100 million cubic meters
gptkbp:community_engagement involvement in local discussions
gptkbp:community_impact potential health risks
affects local wildlife habitats
gptkbp:community_service ongoing rehabilitation projects
gptkbp:constructionMaterial local materials used
gptkbp:design earthfill dam
gptkbp:drainageBasin internal drainage system
gptkbp:emergencyServices developed for potential incidents
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by local weather patterns
costs associated with maintenance and monitoring
gptkbp:environmentalProtection potential contamination of groundwater
gptkbp:future_plans consideration for closure and rehabilitation
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures located in a mineral-rich area
gptkbp:height approximately 40 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance part_of_Mount_Isa's_mining_history
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of past mining operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mount Isa tailings dam
gptkbp:is_a_source_of storage of mining waste
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing environmental assessments
utilizes modern monitoring systems
gptkbp:location Mount_Isa,_Queensland,_Australia
gptkbp:notable_event 2009 seepage incident
gptkbp:openedIn required by regulatory authorities
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Mount_Isa_Mines_Limited
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views on safety and environmental impact
gptkbp:regulates subject to mining regulations
gptkbp:regulatoryBody gptkb:Queensland_Department_of_Environment_and_Science
gptkbp:research subject of environmental impact studies
gptkbp:riskManagement dam failure
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented safety protocols
gptkbp:spillwayType controlled spillway
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives aims to improve environmental sustainability
gptkbp:type conventional tailings dam
gptkbp:waterQuality regular testing for contaminants
gptkbp:wildlife affected by mining activities