BSI 20/30409929 DC 2020

This document specifies a framework and processes involved in mine closure and reclamation planning for new and operating mines.

Requirements and recommendations are provided on:

1. Mine closure and reclamation plan objectives and commitments

2. Technical procedures and techniques, including

   1. Mine site characterization

   2. Physical and chemical stability

   3. Contaminated media

   4. Infrastructure decommissioning and disposal

   5. Post-closure land use plan

   6. Alternatives and opportunities analyses

   7. Reclamation

   8. Progressive mine closure and reclamation

   9. Mine closure and reclamation schedule

   10. Mine closure and reclamation cost estimate

   11. Management of risks and opportunities

3. Mitigating socio-economic impacts

4. Financial assurance and associated planning

5. Mine closure and reclamation planning for unplanned closure

6. Post-closure management plan

7. Mine closure and reclamation plan documentation

This document does not provide detailed survey, testing or monitoring methods, detailed engineering procedures, detailed product requirements, or detailed construction and operational procedures. Occupational health and safety management related to closure and reclamation, construction and exploration activities is excluded from this document.

This document is not intended to be applied to closure and reclamation of abandoned mines.