The conference program includes a special session on case studies related to Mining Geotechnique comprising several presentations by renowned and experienced practitioners. Mr. Scott Martens will deliver a presentation entitled “Essential components of safe upstream tailings dams – examples from the Alberta oil sands”. Ms. Ashley Gusikoski and Vincent Martin will jointly present on “Management of change in Closed and Legacy Sites – Case Examples from Selbaie Mine” whereas Mr. Jeremy Boswell, will present on “Improving the defences of tailings structures”. All great presentations, not to be missed!!