July 15, 2026 - The next Mining for Knowledge virtual lecture is just around the corner — coming up next week! You are invited to this month's installment of the virtual lecture series, presented by the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum.  

Tailings management stands as one of the mining industry's most consequential responsibilities, and few are better positioned to speak on the subject than Kim Morrison. Drawing on deep technical and governance expertise, Kim will explore: 

• How past tailings failures have shaped current understanding of risk, consequence, and long-term responsibility

• The evolution of governance expectations, including the roles of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), the Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI), and related initiatives in driving improved industry practice

• Why tailings management remains an increasingly complex challenge — with trends toward taller dams, larger impoundments, and higher consequence profiles, even as expectations for zero harm continue to rise

• The importance of embedding responsibility, stewardship, and long-term thinking into tailings management and closure decision-making 

Whether you work in the industry, study its history, or simply share our passion for mining's story and its future, this presentation offers valuable insight into one of the most important conversations happening in mining today.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, July 21st

Time: 5:00–6:00 pm (MST)

Location: Virtual

Cost: $20 per login