Overwatch: The Future of Tailings Monitoring

Why Tailings Monitoring Needs a Rethink

Tailings dams and storage facilities are among the most critical structures in mining operations — and also the most high-risk. Traditional monitoring systems often fall short, providing delayed or incomplete data that leaves operators reactive instead of proactive. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and the rising costs of failures, the industry can no longer rely on outdated, siloed monitoring methods.

The Challenge Facing Mine Operators

Most existing tailings monitoring solutions suffer from common challenges:

• Fragmented data sources that don’t communicate effectively.

• Slow reporting cycles, limiting the ability to respond in real time.

• Heavy reliance on site-based engineering staff, who may not always be available to interpret data.

• Operational disruptions when upgrading or replacing hardware.

These pain points create a dangerous gap between data collection and actionable decision-making.

The Overwatch Solution

Overwatch bridges this gap by delivering a modular, software-driven platform that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. It’s designed to provide real-time, factor-of-safety monitoring, empowering operators with the information they need when it matters most.

Key capabilities include:

• Continuous automated data capture from multiple sensors.

• Instant alerts and anomaly detection for emerging risks.

• Historical and live analytics in one unified interface.

• Remote accessibility, enabling off-site teams to act without delay.

Unlike systems that require wholesale hardware replacement, Overwatch works with your existing setup, minimizing cost and rollout time.

Proven Performance in the Field

After 12 months of rigorous trials across Australian mine sites, Overwatch has demonstrated measurable improvements in both operational efficiency and safety outcomes. Operators reported faster response times to critical events, improved compliance reporting, and a significant reduction in manual data-handling workloads.

A Seamless Transition

Implementing Overwatch doesn’t mean halting production or overhauling your infrastructure. The deployment process is designed to be:

• Non-disruptive — integrate without downtime.

• Phased — adopt at your own pace.

• Supported — full migration and onboarding assistance provided.

This ensures a smooth changeover, allowing teams to focus on managing tailings rather than managing technology.

Why It Matters for the Future

As mining moves toward smarter, data-driven operations, the ability to see, understand, and act on tailings data in real time will be a defining factor in operational success. Overwatch offers not just technology, but a safer, more reliable way to manage one of mining’s most significant risks.

Call to Action

The risks of relying on outdated monitoring methods are too high to ignore. Overwatch provides the visibility and control needed to protect both operations and the environment.

Download now to learn more about how Overwatch can modernize your tailings monitoring and safeguard your future.