mining ESG strategy

Why safe mine closure is just the beginning and not the end of the story for mining companies, communities and the land they leave behind

If there was one thing the panel on safe mine closure made clear at this year’s Life of Mine - Mine Waste and Tailings Conference in Brisbane, it’s this: closure is no longer just about sealing off the last truckload and planting grass.

By Jamie Wade on August 5, 2025
Efficiency, Process Improvement, Mineral Processing, Costs, Financial Planning, Cost Control, ESG, Environmental Impact Assessments, Waste Management, Reclamation Projects, Stakeholder Communication, Community Development Projects, Corporate Social Responsibility, Local Employment Opportunities, Sustainable Practices, Mine Closure Planning, Workforce, Training and Development, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Development Stages, Case Studies
Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara
Precious Metals, Gold, Base Metals, Copper