Steps in Environmental Planning for Mines

Exploration stage:

baseline environmental studies
initial public notice

Feasibility stage:

Select mining methods.
obtain initial approvals

Development stage:

design tailings ponds
design wastewater systems
make closure plans
final approvals

Production stage:

give notice of operations
monitor air, water and soil quality
waste management
maintain wastewater systems
monitor tailings ponds and waste piles
post bonds for closure

Mine closure:

cap tailings ponds and wastepiles
demolish and remove structures
complete cleanup
continue monitoring water quality

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