CEEC International convenes Tailings Workshop in Adelaide ahead of MetPlant 2026
CEEC International was pleased to welcome participants to its Tailings Workshop in Adelaide on Sunday 22 March 2026, held ahead of MetPlant 2026.
The workshop brought together a diverse group of professionals from mineral processing, tailings, water and geoscience to explore how upstream flowsheet decisions shape downstream tailings outcomes. Discussions considered the full spectrum of tailings management approaches, from wet to dry, with a focus on the influence of particle size management, mineralogy, clays and water.
The session created space for thoughtful and practical discussion across disciplines, reflecting the need for more integrated thinking across processing and tailings systems. By bringing together a range of perspectives, the workshop aimed to better understand the technical and operational factors that influence tailings outcomes and identify priorities for future work.
CEEC sincerely thanks the facilitators and guest speakers who guided discussions throughout the day: Philip Bangerter, Laurie Reemeyer, Matt Pyle, Andrew Vietti and Campbell Haines.
Insights from the workshop will directly inform CEEC’s ongoing work under the Global Tailings Initiative, including the development of a post-workshop summary report and a CEEC white paper focused on practical guidance and future research directions.
CEEC International also looked forward to continuing these conversations at MetPlant 2026 and connecting with attendees throughout the conference.