as well as tactics for considering sudden or temporary closure. A balanced closure approach fully incorporated into mine planning activities will lead to better outcomes across a range of considerations， It uses a risk and opportunity-based process to guide the practitioner through the iterative process of planning for final and progressive closure in a considered manner， including health， safety， the guidance was updated in February 2025 to reflect the latest industry knowledge and guide companies to strengthen the governance and long-term stability of tailings storage facilities， legal。
environmental， governance and human resources. Effective closure planning results in: Consistent and transparent engagement with stakeholders. Community participation in planning and implementing actions that underpin successful closure. Stakeholder support of closure decisions. Better management of closure throughout the mining life cycle. More accurate closure cost estimates. Early identification of risks and mitigation strategies. Progressive reduction of liabilities. Working towards an agreed-upon vision for the post-closure period. A better social transition for affected stakeholders as the mine moves from operations to closure. Opportunities for lasting benefits being recognised and planned for adequately. Launched in February 2019，。
as it relates to closure. The updates support companies in the following areas: Setting clear governance structures for tailings storage facilities during the closure and post-closure stages. Improving the integration of closure into tailings storage facility design and operation. Pre updated versions of the Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide are available in French and Spanish. ， social。