Achieving GISTM compliance in African mining with IOTDC

Mining operations across Africa face pressure to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). This standard emphasises governance, early warning, and stakeholder transparency alongside continuous monitoring and reporting. 

IOTDC, in partnership with Sentinel, helps embed these requirements into operations. With robust field sensors and satellite data, Sentinel delivers round-the-clock visibility of tailings dams, turning raw data into actionable alerts and compliance-ready reports.

  • Continuous monitoring: Sentinel combines sensors, satellite and drone data on one platform to track dam water levels, seepage and ground stability in real-time.
  • Predictive alerts: AI analysis detects anomalies and long-term trends. Instant alerts meet GISTM’s early-warning requirement.
  • Mobile data capture: A mobile application allows field teams to log geo-tagged measurements on-site, even offline.
  • Automated reporting: Sentinel auto-generates regulatory-ready reports from GISTM-aligned templates, eliminating manual spreadsheet work.
  • Role-Based dashboards: Secure dashboards give executives and boards clear TSF status overviews, while regulators and communities can access approved data.


IOTDC’s Sentinel tailings-monitoring platform turns GISTM principles into day-to-day practice. It provides real-time oversight, predictive alerts, mobile data capture, and automated reporting – helping mining companies meet global standards and reduce risk. With technology built for challenging conditions, Sentinel acts as a comprehensive compliance and risk-management enabler for the mining sector.