International Journal of Surface Mining Reclamation and Environment · 2001 · 60 citations · 0 references
EngineeringEnvironmental ManagementEnvironmental PlanningMine ClosureMine PlanningMine ReclamationClosure Cost EstimationClosure Performance CriteriaClosure PlanningInfrastructure DecommissioningMine Land ReclamationMine Waste ManagementMine Closure And ReclamationMine Reclamation Cost PlanningMine RehabilitationMine Site Closure PlanningMine Waste ReclamationMulti-stakeholder ConsultationReclamationSite Decommissioning
This paper discusses environmental management and technical considerations for the decommissioning, closure and reclamation of a mine site. The management and technical aspects discussed include planning; decommissioning, closure and reclamation design basis and performance measures; implementation; monitoring; and financial assurance. Other aspects such as stakeholder consultation and basis for cost estimates for financial assurance are beyond the scope of this paper.