Case studies on relinquishment processes

Different requirements for successful relinquishment outcomes

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Pioneering Sustainable Transition To Post Closure (Teck)

Co-creating strategies to mitigate the economic impact of a pending mine closure

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Responsible Procurement at Mitsubishi Materials

Mitsubishi Materials take social factors into account at every stage of the procurement process

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Sustainable Procurement at Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto integrates sustainability directly into its procurement policy and principles

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The ABB Supplier Sustainability Development Programme

ABB's suppliers receive training about ABB's global requirements

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Supplier Engagement at Coca-Cola

Surveying suppliers to identify their views on ways to seek sustainability innovation

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Creating Wildlife Habitat – Gregg River Mine, Alberta, Canada

Successful recolonisation of wildlife is achieved by focusing on species’ habitat requirements

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Long-Term Monitoring of Ecosystem Development – Richards Bay Minerals, South Africa

Rehabilitation programmes provide valuable feedback for mine-closure implementation

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Involving Traditional Owners in Seed Collecting and Rehabilitation Programs – GEMCO Manganese Mine, Australia

Partnering with Indigenous Peoples to achieve successful rehabilitation

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The Bushmanland Conservation Initiative – Anglo American/National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa

Meaningful resolution through systematic conservation planning

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Public Participation and Community Liaison during the ESIA Process – Gamsberg Zinc Project, South Africa

The importance of community liaison during the ESIA process

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Involving Communities in Mine Life Planning – Gregory Crinum Coal Mine, Australia

Community and company developing effective mine life planning strategies

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Sustainable Post-Closure Land Uses – Misima Mines Limited, Papua New Guinea

Effective integration of biodiversity considerations into mine closure planning

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Development of an Environmental Protocol – Placer Exploration Limited

Guidance to implementing an Environmental Protocol

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Specialised Low-Impact Exploration Practices – Ravensthorpe Nickel Project

Successful revegetation activities and mine rehabilitation in renowned biodiversity area

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Exploration Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Environmental management plan to minimise impacts and guide rehabilitation

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A Strategic Response to Biodiversity Conservation – Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto's strategic response to biodiversity conservation and management

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Creating shared value for business and communities

A public-private success story delivering wastewater solutions and potable water

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Participatory water quality monitoring in the Athabasca Basin, Canada

Effective environmental monitoring program established by a collective

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Understanding the operation’s catchment risks

A hypothetical example of understanding and finding solutions to catchment risks

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Understanding water issues in the catchment

A hypothetical example of understanding and finding solutions to water issues in the catchment

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Understanding water issues across the mine’s life cycle

A hypothetical assessment providing costs, and current and future water requirements for a mine

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Defining the scope of the catchment

A hypothetical example of reviewing and testing out proposed steps to define a catchment's scope

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Determining what information should be disclosed to local stakeholders

External vs internal security plans, what should and should not be publicly discussed

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Incorporating impact assessment into the ongoing management of operations

In 2003, Anglo American released its Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT), which allowed mines to assess current social and environmental impacts and identify and respond to the broader developmental aspirations of host communities.

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Setting up an independent forum or process

An independent “social review” of Cerrejon coal mine's past and current social engagement provided insights into the resolution of a number of legacy issues, notably regarding concerns and grievances over the resettlement of the Tabaco community in 2000–2001.

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