Steps in Environmental Planning for Mines | How to Plan.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.