1.1 Find related legal requirements for tailings and effluent disposal.

1.2 Describe the characteristics of tailings and effluent.

1.3 Classify tailings and effluent according to their hazard potential.

2.1 Name the main tailings disposal methods and layout.

2.2 Assess the stability of tailings impoundments.

2.3 Estimate water balance and seepage, choose a seepage control method.

2.4 Propose disposal methods and sites for given tailings.

3.1 Describe the acid production mechanism by tailings.

3.2 Estimate acid production/neutralization potential of tailings.

4.1 Name the main treatment methods for effluents.

4.2 Explain how ARD can be prevented and/or handled.