ICMM Guidance > Integrated Mine Closure - Good Practice Guide > Element 2 – Closure Vision, Principles and Objectives > Tool: Objective Setting

Tool: Objective Setting

Individual objectives may be specific to mine domains such as pits, infrastructure, and waste disposal facilities, or to aspects of closure.

Closure objectives should consider risk and opportunities. Early identification of risks allows possible impacts to be avoided or mitigated in a timely manner, which ultimately reduces the closure liabilities and improves post closure benefits.

Step Guide

STEP
1

Define a closure vision that articulates what the company wants to achieve post closure and the legacy it will leave. This should be guided by the knowledge base. Ensure to involve stakeholders as this vision must be a shared vision, and will guide future decisions throughout the mining life cycle

STEP
2

Define the closure principles as a general framework

STEP
3

Define and agree on the closure objectives

STEP
4

Download the site objective worksheet (p80). This can identify aspects of the mine which may need associated objectives

STEP
5

In a multi-stakeholder forum create brainstorming sessions to help identify objectives or to test existing objective lists, and identify risks and opportunities

STEP
6

In the forum look at the objective setting for social transition table (p82) for suggested categories

STEP
7

Also look at the environmental objective setting table (p84) for suggested environmental categories

STEP
8

Answer key questions to ask about the closure vision and objectives (p19)

STEP
9

Throughout the mine’s life cycle ensure to integrate and refine the closure vision and objectives, not just internally but also with stakeholders

Typical closure principles include:

  • Safety
  • Physical stability
  • Chemical stability
  • Socio-economic transition
  • Ecological stability
  • Risk limitation
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Long-term care

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