Engineer of Record Services
We provide full lifecycle accountability through detailed performance monitoring, rigorous risk assessments and ongoing design optimisation, ensuring regulatory compliance and informed decision making.
tailings design and management
Experience that delivers
Complete tailings management solutions
With decades of experience in some of the world’s most complex mining environments, REC delivers innovative, fit-for-purpose tailings solutions that set new industry standards.
Our integrated approach combines geotechnical and hydrological expertise with our powerful GDMS software to accelerate modelling, improve accuracy and drive smarter decision-making.
From design and construction to commissioning, operation and closure, we manage the full lifecycle of tailings storage. Our work aligns with global best practice, GISTM, ANCOLD guidelines and local regulations, ensuring safety, efficiency and sustainability at every stage.
By fusing rigorous technical analysis with real-world understanding, we solve challenges faster, accounting for the environmental, social, safety and regulatory realities that define modern mining.
mine tailings engineering expertise and experience
TSF Design
Our unique design approach streamlines modelling and analysis, combining specialised in house expertise with our cutting edge GDMS technology. We take a holistic approach to TSF design, integrating structural integrity, water management, environmental and social factors to ensure long term performance.
TSF Monitoring
Our GDMS software takes monitoring to the next level. With live data integration, real-time water balancing and continuous inflow/outflow monitoring, you gain full visibility into performance metrics and early warning of potential issues.
Detailed Reporting
Streamline reporting and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Our detailed reporting ensures you meet all environmental and design approvals, reducing delays and supporting compliance during design, construction and operation.
Water Balance System Analysis
Our water balance modelling integrates all aspects of site water management to optimise recovery, minimise waste and ensure environmental compliance. By modelling complete water systems site-wide, we improve project economics and manage risk.
Dam Design and Safety Assessments
We provide specialised expertise in dam design structural assessment, monitoring protocol development and safety planning. This includes dam break assessments, emergency response planning and other risk mitigation activities, ensuring operational continuity and community safety.
Our technology
Engineering smarter tailings management with GDMS
GDMS is the next generation of dam design and management technology – an advanced SaaS and 3D modelling platform that gives operators a powerful, centralised tool to manage tailings and water infrastructure across the full asset lifecycle.
Developed by engineers with deep mining experience, GDMS transforms how tailings dams are designed, monitored and maintained. It brings together geotechnical insights, environmental data and advanced analytics to drive better, faster decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Tailings management can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be. At REC, we approach it differently – combining engineering expertise with practical innovation to solve challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Get in touchWe combine decades of real-world mining experience with cutting-edge technology like our GDMS platform. This allows us to streamline modelling, improve accuracy and deliver safer, more sustainable outcomes across the entire lifecycle of a TSF. With our multidisciplinary team, we take a holistic approach, considering structural integrity, water management, environmental and social impacts.
GDMS (Geotechnical Data Management System) is REC’s proprietary cloud-based platform that combines advanced 3D modelling with live data integration to manage tailings and water infrastructure across the full lifecycle. It brings together water balance models, geotechnical data and real-time performance metrics, empowering operators to make faster, more informed decisions. GDMS also streamlines regulatory reporting, helping keep your TSF compliant.
Designed for both technical and non-technical users, it’s intuitive, powerful and built to support safer, smarter tailings management.
We offer advanced TSF monitoring through GDMS, with features like live data integration, real-time water balancing and early warning systems for potential issues, giving operators full visibility and control.
Absolutely. Our detailed reporting supports compliance across multiple jurisdictions, helping you meet environmental approvals, safety standards and design regulations, while reducing administrative delays.
Yes. We offer comprehensive dam design and safety assessments, including dam break studies, emergency response planning and ongoing risk mitigation strategies to support operational continuity and protect surrounding communities.
Yes. We provide end-of-life planning and closure design that support compliance, environmental performance and long-term site stability.
We have global experience and operate across various jurisdictions. Our team is well-versed in international best practices like GISTM, ANCOLD guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
Absolutely. As engineers, we apply the same technical principles, modelling capabilities and risk-based thinking used in TSF design to a wide range of industrial water and waste projects. Whether it’s managing process water, wastewater, or complex waste storage challenges, we bring the same rigour, innovation and lifecycle support to deliver safe, sustainable outcomes.