Post-Mining Alliance
The mining industry supplies essential raw materials for our modern lives. A mining operation has enormous potential to contribute to the sustainable development of a region. The real challenge comes when the mine closes and the local community is faced with potentially large environmental liabilities and possible socio-economic collapse. Until recently mine decommissioning and closure activities were not obligatory in most countries. Centuries of inadequate and non-existent mine closure practice have left a huge legacy of derelict mine sites and often impoverished communities. This legacy affects the reputation of the entire mining industry, arguably stifling debate and progress on other aspects of its environmental and social performance.
The Post-Mining Alliance aims to promote good practice in post-mining regeneration by becoming a centre of excellence and repository of knowledge on post-mining regeneration projects.
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