This cluster of papers focuses on the characteristics, failure, and remediation of mine tailings dams, with an emphasis on environmental impacts and sustainable management practices. It covers topics such as the design and application of cemented paste backfill, the effects of curing temperature on mechanical properties, and the environmental impacts of tailing dam failures. The cluster also explores the socio-economic and ecological impacts of dam breaches, as well as strategies for waste management and disaster risk disclosure in the mining industry.