About mineclosure2018

Reclamation is an important and inseparable part of mining and compensates for the unavoidable impact of mining activities on nature, landscape and the society. Without this compensation, mining is not possible, neither from the perspective of the approval procedures nor considering the acceptance of society. Unfortunately, this is not a practice in worldwide mining, even in developed countries.

The increasing demand for raw materials is more and more affecting the environment and thus has an effect on living conditions of people around the world. Already in the early stages of  mine planning, the future needs and requirements of the post mining landscape must be taken into account. Reclamation starts with the first works of exploration and digestion, and the mining ends not until the successful recultivation is finally ensured. The work of reclamation goes far beyond the simple design of embankments and greenery. The creation of new cultural landscapes, which must be stable and safe once returned to the natural and economic cycle, is necessary. The restoration of existing landscapes and uses or of completely new ones is possible.

Venue

Leipzig, Germany