MINE CLOSURE, REHABILITATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
OVER A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
EXM has over a decade of experience in the mining industry, specifically in the planning and execution of integrated, multi-disciplinary mine closure and rehabilitation projects. We tailor innovative solutions to address the complex challenges of mine closure, aimed at reducing long-term liabilities.
Our diverse team of environmental scientists, agricultural engineers, and regulatory experts support clients throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to closure. Our collaborative engagement approach ensures that all aspects of mine closure are considered from planning and assessment to appropriate financial mechanisms and ultimately physical closure and achievement of the mines’ social, environmental and economic commitments. Our assessments include accurate costing of the mine closure elements such as decommissioning, physical rehabilitation, waste and water management, social capacity building and infrastructure re-purposing.
Our approach to mine closure is both risk and opportunity-based, emphasising the transition of closing mines to the next economic phase. We support our clients through the process of asset transitioning, including end land use planning aligned with regional and national development frameworks, and developing business cases for post-closure economies to facilitate successful relinquishment.
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Conceptual to detailed mine closure, remediation and rehabilitation plans aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Technical rehabilitation plans to support overall rehabilitation planning and implementation
Mine closure and rehabilitation risk evaluation
Strategic progressive rehabilitation planning
Detailed closure cost estimates and financial provisioning aligned to regulatory requirements and IAS 37.
RSIP Updates (Rehabilitation Strategic Implementation Programme)
Topsoil management plans
End land use planning, including feasibility assessments and business plans
Development and implementation of land management plans
Long-term support for successful post-mining land use and management
Technical Review of Closure Planning and Mine Closure Liability Estimates (Assurance)
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Volumetric assessments and material balance calculations according to design criteria
Landform modelling and design
Development of detailed designs for rehabilitation
Stormwater management system design
Optimised bulk materials handling and effective rehabilitation execution
Rehabilitation Project Specification and Scope of Work
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Site relinquishment Criteria and Rehabilitation Monitoring Programmes
Ongoing monitoring and compliance services to ensure adherence to closure plans and regulatory standards
ECO services provide oversight and guidance during the execution of rehabilitation projects
Asset transition
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Development of rehabilitation trials, including SOW, monitoring protocols and data analysis
Implementation of rehabilitation trials
Offering training programs and capacity-building initiatives for mine personnel and local communities to promote responsible post-mining practices
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We are dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships and advocating for positive outcomes for all community stakeholders and rightsholders. Our client base is diverse from individuals looking to commence a project to multinational companies. This gives our team great flexibility in understanding the structure of the solution while being sensitive to cost.