Author:
Littleboy Anna,Marais Lochner,Baumgartl Thomas
Abstract
The ability to close and relinquish a mine is becoming increasingly important. Over the past few decades the mining sector has been promoting sustainable practices (Lohdia, 2018). But mine closure challenges the industry’s sustainability intentions. The mining industry’s peak body has made available a set of mine closure guidelines (e.g. ICMM, 2019). However, mining companies avoid closure by putting a mine under care and maintenance or selling the assets to smaller firms (Owen & Kemp, 2018). Abandonment of mines is common worldwide and is still occurring. The global problem of abandoned or improperly closed mines makes it clear that “it’s not over, when it’s over” (World Bank, 2002).
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Reference16 articles.
1. The socio-economic aspects of mine closure and sustainable development: literature overview and lessons for the socio-economic aspects of closure – Report 1;Stacey;Journal of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy,2010
2. Discounting social mine closure planning
3. Potential socio-economic consequences of mine closure