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This page belongs to: Leading practice handbooks for sustainable mining

Mine closure

The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program (LPSDP) for the Mining Industry promotes sustainable mining practices.

The program developed a series of handbooks which provide mining managers, communities and regulators with practical information on leading practice approaches to mining management.

This handbook focuses on mine closure approaches to prevent or minimise adverse long-term environmental, physical, social and economic impacts.

Downloads

Mine Closure - English [14MB PDF]

Fermeture de Mines - Français / French [14MB PDF]

YYPXAЙГ XAAX, YЙЛ AЖИЛЛAГAAГ ДYYCДГABAP БOЛГOX - монгол хэл / Mongolian [8MB PDF]

Cierre de Minas - Español / Spanish [14MB PDF]

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