Tailings dams, repositories for mining by-products, demand ongoing monitoring and analysis to ensure the safety of neighboring communities, employees, and the environment from exposure to mining waste. Following catastrophic dam failures in Brazil in 2015 and 2019, mineral sector entities have bolstered investment in monitoring systems to assess tailings dam stability, implement preventive measures, and provide timely alerts for unforeseen events. Mining companies in Brazil are now prioritizing safety and sustainability.

Mineração Morro do Ipê (MMI), established in 2016, spearheads these efforts at the Ipê and Tico-Tico mines and iron ore processing facilities in the Serra Azul region of Brazil.