What We Do

Promoting good practice - demonstration models and case studies

Promoting wider adoption of good practice in dealing with mine closure and mining legacy requires understanding of the constraints on the adoption of good practice. We know, generally, that an integrated approach requires a multi-disciplinary team involved in mine planning decisions and risk assessments from as early as possible in the mine life-cycle. Some closure standards have been developed but increasingly, industry, regulators and others are calling for more guidance and capacity-building. The methodologies, tools, skills and success factors to ensure good practice in closure and new approaches to mining legacy need to be more easily identified, understood, acknowledged and implemented.

There is some case work to build on, but this is often not accessible to broad audiences. The Alliance is building a portfolio of international case studies, analysing the success factors that can be transferred and implemented elsewhere, and stimulating new projects where knowledge gaps exist. This case studies work is on-going and will be accessible through our on-line database, which is currently in development.

Convening and facilitating events

The Eden Project is a remarkable example of post-mining regeneration which we believe can be used as an inspiring platform to deliver broader action in this field. Using Eden as a backdrop, we are bringing together groups who may not have recognised their shared interests nor worked in partnership before.

Networking with regional centres of excellence

There are a variety of different organizations, government agencies, industry groups, research institutes, consultants and others working on these topics worldwide. We are seeking ways to engage effectively with these groups and determine where our experience and perspective will add value internationally, regionally and locally.

Working with partners to advance site-specific solutions

We are working with local partners to oversee, manage and deliver specific projects concerned with turning mining liabilities into assets, based on the lessons learnt from other successful good practice sites. Through this work we hope to demonstrate the benefits of using the often untapped resources in local communities in delivering successful regeneration.

Education and public engagement

Education and better communication of the issues are seen as essential tools for raising the level of performance in post-mining regeneration activities. Success is often limited by lack of capacity and know-how, particularly in the socio-economic aspects of such work, amongst companies and the relevant authorities and civil society groups. Part of our work programme will be to work with some of the key mining education providers to develop flexible learning opportunities for those interested in regeneration. Experiential learning will be a key aspect of this approach. Our close relationship with the Eden Project allows access to creative and successful public engagement opportunities.