SCOPE OF CONFERENCE – The following general topics are within the scope of the conference – Construction and operation of impoundments, Material properties, Static and dynamic stability, Geosynthetics, Heap leach pad design, Liner design and installation, Case histories, Cover systems. PREPARATION OF ABSTRACTS/PAPERS – Short abstract one page or less, double spaced. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 15, 2001. Final papers should not exceed 10 single-spaced pages. Deadline for submission of final papers is Friday, September 14, 2001. The conference will be held January 27-30 2002, in Fort Collins, Colorado on the Colorado State University campus. Send abstracts or inquires to: Linda Hinshaw: Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1372. Telephone 970-491-6081, Fax 970-491-3584. Lhinshaw@engr.colostate.edu Information is also available on the web site: www.tailings.org