Design considerations for tailing management facilities must be based on best available practices. This means that they must be designed and constructed in a manner that complies with sound industrial practice and meets the needs of the mine. Tailings facilities are often developed in stages over a period of time. The first stage involves construction of a starter embankment, followed by a series of raises. A second stage involves the creation of a high rate thickener. These systems enable water to be recycled, which can significantly reduce capital and operating costs.