The socio-economic aspects of mine closure and sustainable development: literature overview and lessons for the socio-economic aspects of closure: Report 1
J Stacey, A Naude, M Hermanus, P Frankel
This study was undertaken to generate a locally relevant
guideline for the socio-economic aspects of mine closure for
South African closure practitioners and decision makers. It
should also represent a resource for interested and involved
stakeholders.
Mine closure, and its related post-closure social,
environmental and economic characteristics, is part of the
lifecycle of mining operations, given the finite nature of the
ore resource. Many coal mines are anticipated to close in the
next ten to fifteen years in Mpumalanga, as the epicentre of
the industry shifts towards the Waterberg. Social aspects of
mine closure have been historically underplayed, and
underresearched. . . .