social and economic resilience far beyond the mine’s life cycle， strong governance and progressive closure activities to support delivery of positive outcomes for both ecosystems and local communities. “Closure is a critical phase of every mining or metals processing operation and presents an opportunity to strengthen environmental，” ICMM managing director Emma Gagen said in a news release. Gagen said achieving these positive outcomes hinges on early planning and progressive closure approaches – especially for tailings storage facilities。
long-term monitoring， rehabilitation and maintenance strategies to manage safety， where risks can extend long after operations cease. The updates support companies in developing criteria for the closure of a tailings storage facility， adding that the updates reflect the latest industry knowledge and guide companies to strengthen the governance and long-term stability of closed facilities. ICMM said its approach emphasizes early planning， the Council said， The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced Wednesday it has published new editions of resources with updates designed to improve how mining companies plan and manage the closure of tailings storage facilities. The closure of tailings storage facilities is one of the most complex and resource-intensive phases within a mine’s lifecycle. It requires extensive environmental assessments， environmental and social risks. The Tailings Management Good Practice Guide (2nd edition) and Integrated Mine Closure Good Practice Guide (3rd edition) introduce improved strategies for integrating tailings management and mine closure processes。
setting clearer governance structures during closure and post-closure stages and improving integration of closure considerations into tailings storage facility design and operation. More information is here. ，。