Resources

Learn how ICMM is promoting leading environmental and social practices to encourage better industry performance.

102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground - 5 ways ICMM members approach integrated mine closure

102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground - 5 ways ICMM members approach integrated mine closure 

Case Studies

Understanding Perceptions of Mining: Insights from general public respondents

GlobeScan’s online Radar survey on business and society was conducted across markets in 2023, with customised questions asked in 17 markets focusing on what respondents thought of mining in general.

Research & briefings

World Water Day 2023 — Seven ways ICMM members are taking action on sustainable water management

On World Water Day, Closure and Water Manager Emma Gagen writes about the role of mining and metals in managing the world’s water sustainably.

Comment & analysis Case Studies

Innovative restoration techniques to address impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems

ICMM member Orano has been responsible for remediation at all French former uranium mining operations, including restoring vegetation and areas rich biodiversity.

Case Studies

Mining with principles at AngloGold Ashanti's Quebradona copper-gold project

AngloGold Ashanti has a ground-breaking plan to create – and integrate – a park and biodiversity centre into its Quebradona copper-gold project.

Case Studies

Adapting ICMM's 'Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide' into Training Materials

Resources to improve awareness and strengthen capabilities in integrated closure planning.

Guidance & toolkits

Closure Maturity Framework

A tool for companies to use in building a common understanding of closure concepts across an asset's life cycle and across mining disciplines.

Guidance & toolkits

Glencore's integrated approach to closure governance at its Australian coal operations reduces closure liabilities

Closure governance is a critical element to successful mine closure, learn what Glencore is doing across its Australian coal operations.

Case Studies

Integrating closure into life of mine planning to achieve success criteria

An example of integrating closure into life of mine planning to achieve success criteria at Glencore's Newlands Coal Complex.

Case Studies

Progressive closure to achieve sustainable post mining land use

Best practice example of successful progressive closure to achieve sustainable post mining land use at Glencore's Rolleston Mine.

Case Studies

Key Performance Indicators: Tool for Closure

Provides a set of key performance areas (KPA) and illustrative key performance indicators (KPIs) to support the implementation of good closure practices.

Guidance & toolkits

Generating Low Carbon Renewable Energy on Closed Uranium Mine Sites

Orano's conversion of former uranium mine sites for renewable energy generation is an excellent example of post closure land use.

Case Studies

Anticipating Rehabilitation Studies, KATCO, Kazakhstan

Integration of closure planning into life of mine planning at Orano's in situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine in Kazakhstan.

Case Studies

Managing Remediation of a 50-Year-Old Mining Site as a Project

Supporting closure planning and social transition at Orano operations in northern Niger.

Case Studies

Integrated Mine Closure: Let's talk challenges

Enabling agreed closure and post-closure commitments to be realised through planning, designing for and implementing closure in consultation with others.

Case Studies

Integrated Mine Closure: Let's Talk Opportunities

Enabling agreed closure and post-closure commitments to be realised through planning, designing for and implementing closure in consultation with others.

Case Studies

Integrated Mine Closure: Let's talk collaboration

Enabling agreed closure and post-closure commitments to be realised through planning, designing for and implementing closure in consultation with others.

Case Studies

Financial Concepts for Mine Closure

This guidance enhances understanding of the various types of closure cost estimates, enabling consistent understanding and communication across the industry.

Guidance & toolkits

Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide (2nd edition)

Promotes a disciplined approach to integrated closure planning that increases the uniformity of good practice across the sector.

Guidance & toolkits

A Cross-sector Guide for Implementing the Mitigation Hierarchy

Provides practical advice on the core principles of the mitigation hierarchy: avoid, minimise, restore and offset.

Guidance & toolkits