AusIMM is committed to championing the best and highest standards of professionalism and technical excellence in resources.

With planned mine closures worldwide expected to increase over the next decade, comprehensive standards for mine closure and reclamation are critical to facilitate sustainable, beneficial operations.

The experience of resources professionals working in mining environmental and reclamation requirements must guide the development of such standards.

The Western Australian Government is currently consulting on a new Mine Closure Completion Guideline. The draft guideline aims to provide the sector with guidance on demonstrating all rehabilitation and closure obligations under the Mining Act 19178 (WA), and those outlined in project closure plans, have been met.

Your voice on WA Mine Closure Completion Guidelines

As part of this consultation, we invite you to review the draft guideline and provide your views to us.

In doing so, you can contribute to AusIMM's ongoing engagement with the Western Australian Government and play a part in our shared role as the Trusted Voice for people in resources.

We encourage members to forward their feedback on the draft guideline to the Policy team via policy@ausimm.com or on our website's feedback form by 19 April 2021.