IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam

CAO’s independent dam safety expert cited extreme risks

IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam IFC warns of collapse risk for Sumatra tailings dam

The mine's entrance - Credit: IDI

An investigation undertaken by an International Finance Corporation (IFC) internal watchdog has found that a tailings dam planned for a zinc and lead mine being developed in North Sumatra poses

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