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Comments on BC tailings dams risk reduction audit

These comments on BC tailings dams risk reduction audit are based on the recently published AUDIT OF COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINING SECTOR. We enjoyed reading in the audit: “1.10 Risk-based approach We recommend that government develop a risk-based approach to compliance verification activities, where frequency of inspections are based on risks, such as industry’s non-compliance record, industry’s financial state, and industry’s activities (e.g., expansion), as well as risks related to seasonal variations.” We couldn’t agree more. It almost…