Tailings Dam protection that lasts forever

From slope stabilisation, embankments, and waterways to landfills, site access and roadways, EARTHLOK™ prevents soil loss and erosion. Here’s why we’re the leading choice for anti-erosion concrete mats in tailings dam management.

• Superior Erosion Control:
  • Effective erosion control of Tailings dams once rehabilitated is critical due to the nature of their contained materials. EARTHLOK™ provides a revolutionary solution with flexible concrete matting products, offering superior erosion protection.
  • By integrating EARTHLOK™ mats into erosion control management of tailings dams, particularly once rehabilitated, you can significantly reduce the risk of erosion, safeguard the surrounding environment, and maintain the dam’s integrity.
• Durable & Seamless Installation:
  • Applying EARTHLOK™ for tailings dam management is a streamlined process, promising durability and effectiveness. The mats come in a hardened state and are cut to precise specifications for quick installation.
  • Engineered to be unrolled directly onto a geo-technically stable surface without the need for onsite concrete pouring, allowing for immediate placement and use. This simplifies and speeds up the installation process, ultimately saving time and costs.
  • EARTHLOK™ is an alternative to the more traditional method of rock beaching (rip rap), which is subject to washing out and requires constant reinstatement. EARTHLOK™ offers a set-and-forget solution, requiring very minimal maintenance and a permanent solution – that is certainly important during the rehabilitation of a Tailings Dam.
• Cost-Effective Solutions
  • Choosing EARTHLOK™ for tailings dam management is a cost-effective solution. Our EARTHLOK™ matting is a permanent erosion control solution and is engineered to last, reducing the need for frequent maintenance, reinstatement and additional erosion control measures in the future.
  • A key component in ensuring this durability is EARTHLOK™’s UV-stabilised and chemically inert geo-grid. Built to resist the effects of UV sun exposure and ground heat, this distinctive feature ensures our products last significantly longer than traditional geogrids, which often only last between 3 and 7 years if applied as a surface application.
  • Our geo-grid is carefully tested and proven to last over 75 years in total sun exposure and beyond 100 years when used in vegetated applications. This long-lasting protection cuts down on the need for replacements and consistently guards against tailings dam erosion, saving costs over the lifespan of the dam and reducing direct and potential costs related to dam failure.

• Sustainability & Environmental Protection
  • Our tailings dam erosion control solutions use recycled materials and have a minimal environmental footprint. This commitment extends to protecting local ecosystems, where our solutions help prevent soil degradation and control runoff effectively. With a 3/4 Greenstar rating, EARTHLOK™’s solutions align with environmental regulations and help you maintain responsible tailings dam management and mining operations.