https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/new-global-standards-for-mine-waste-wont-prevent-dam-failures-critics-say/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:11:19 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=21015 The international standards, which come in response to tailings disasters like Mount Polley, are facing criticism for failing to include enforcement mechanisms or penalties for companies that fall short of requirements Judith Lavoie News B.C. mining Mount Polley tailings ponds Mining tailings dam collapse Brumadinho, Brazil.