This PowerPoint presentation addresses the panic myth in relation to the global industry standards for tailings management disclosure. It highlights concerns among mining personnel about potential panic in communities when sharing information about tailings facilities. The presentation emphasises the importance of developing comfort among information holders to enable effective disclosure.

The first part covers the definition of panic and introduces the panic myth, while the second part explores the relationship between panic and information disclosure. The third part summarizes key findings and raises questions for future research regarding transparency in tailings management. It argues that during emergencies, individuals often act rationally, and sharing information supports informed decision-making. Withholding information can lead to mistrust and stop victims making rational responses. Disclosure might create negative emotions about a hazard however this is not a good reason to withhold information.

This work was supported by ARC Linkage Project LP200301160.