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**Link to Kontain LinkedIn Article** Geotextile “geobags” or tubes are widely used to dewater mine tailings, dredged sludge, and similar fine sediments. In large-scale mining or coastal projects, many tubes may be deployed in remote areas with limited instrumentation. Operators often rely on visual cues (bag shape, colour, freeboard) or pump‐line pressure feel to judge fill stages. However, these approaches have significant limitations. Tailings slurries can vary greatly in s

**Link to Kontain LinkedIn Article** A recent project in City of Castlegar (link to article) highlighted something the industry sees repeatedly: expectations were clear, the guidelines were followed, yet the outcome did not meet performance targets. The plan was to achieve a final dried solids consistency, follow accepted dosing protocols, apply standard geobag practices, and deliver a stable end product within program timeframes. On paper, that sounds reasonable. In practice

Why Onshore Containment Is Gaining Attention **Link to LinkedIn Article** For decades, offshore disposal of dredged material has been the default approach. Dredge it. Pump it offshore. Move on. Simple. Cheap. Accepted. But that model is breaking down — and not slowly. The shift isn’t theoretical anymore Across Australia and globally, offshore deposition is becoming harder to justify, harder to approve, and in some cases, simply not acceptable. Not because the industry suddenl

Geotextile tube technology represents a promising and innovative solution for AMD dewatering and REE recovery.

The study reports and compares the cost estimates for tailings disposal methods (2016)

Why Geotextile Tubes Should Be on Your Radar

The Modified Broms' Method enhances the original approach by incorporating geotextile tubes to stabilise the sand berms.