Background & Rationale
With the majority of mines now operating under approved Mine Closure Plans, mine closure has evolved into an integral component of the mining lifecycle rather than a terminal activity. The establishment of escrow funds reflects the sector’s commitment to responsible closure.
However, there remains a critical need for periodic assessment of mine closure preparedness to:
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of ongoing closure activities
- Minimize long-term environmental, financial, and social liabilities
- Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks
- Strengthen institutional readiness for post-mining transitions
Achieving this requires integrated coordination across environmental management, operations, CSR, financial planning, and mine closure monitoring systems. Additionally, asset management practices must be aligned to ensure optimal disposal, reuse, or rehabilitation of mining assets at closure.
This interactive training programme is designed to build strategic, operational, and technical competencies for achieving robust mine closure preparedness aligned with sustainable development goals through discussion and motivating participants for self-learning..
