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Mine closure

Mineral resources are finite, making the closure of a mining operation inevitable. Planning for closure needs to be a core business practice, and ideally considered in the design phase of an operation.

Focus areas

Integrated mine closure

Mine closure is a dynamic and iterative process: taking into account environmental, social and economic aspects.

Financial Concepts for Mine Closure

Enhancing understanding of key financial concepts as they relate to mine closure.

Key Performance Indicators: Tool for closure

This tool provides a set of Key Performance Areas (KPA) and illustrative  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support implementation of good closure practices.

Our 10 principles

Contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land-use planning. Pursue continual improvement in social performance and contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of host countries and communities.

SDGs

This work supports the above sustainable development goals.