Mine Closure
One of the greatest challenges facing the mining industry is the issue of the economic and socially acceptable closure of mine sites. Media attention shown to the legacy of abandoned mine sites has focused public interest on mine closure issues. Approval for future mining projects will more likely be obtained if industry demonstrates it is able to close existing sites in a responsible and environmentally and socially acceptable manner.
Mine Closure Events
Mine Closure Proceedings
The ACG is listening to industry and responding accordingly. Effective 2025, the ACG ceased to print Mine Closure proceedings to reduce environmental impact.
Please note that all future mine closure papers will be, and many of the past papers are available for free download at the ACG Online Repository of Conference Proceedings.
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