A good practice guide to integrated mine closure

This guide provides ICMM members and other responsible mining companies with information on how to promote a disciplined approach to integrated closure planning; increasing good practice across the sector.

An approach that will result in:

Consistent and transparent engagement with stakeholders
Community participation in planning and implementing actions that underpin successful closure
Stakeholder support of closure decisions
Better management of closure throughout the mining life cycle
More accurate closure cost estimates
Early identification of risks and mitigation strategies
Progressive reduction of liabilities
A shared vision for the post-closure period
A better social transition for affected stakeholders as the mine moves from operations to closure
Opportunities for lasting benefits being recognised and planned for adequately

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Integrated mine closure is a dynamic and iterative process that considers environmental, social and economic concerns. Figure 2 (p11) illustrates the key elements of mine closure that aid practitioners in developing closure plans and carrying out activities in support of closure. This guide has been divided into elements that define the iterative closure planning process. Within some of the elements there are easy to use tools to help companies implement the elements into their closure planning process.