# Mine Closure and Sustainability Planning

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Metallurgy and Material Science
- Teacher: Prof. Khanindra Pathak
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113105107)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113105107)
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Mine Closure Planning is now mandatory for all mining operations in India and abroad. The national policies and standards practiced for reclamation and site restoration are now streamlined for regional sustainable development. The FR and DPR of any mining project now need to take care of detailed mine closure planning. Mining ventures are now committed to minimize the long lasting impacts on landscape, ecology and on the mind set of local inhabitants. Today’s mining operations require to pay careful attention to post closure societal impacts and post mining mine-site restoration while carrying out the present production as well as environmental and maintenance oriented activities.

Mine closure related activities are to be aligned & integrated with various mining activities. Closing of mining operation involves numerous issues like reclamation and environmental protection, community issues, socio-economic consideration, planning for alternate use of available facilities, cost estimation and asset disposal. Mines must have continuously reviewed and updated closure plan, aimed at rehabilitation of disturbed area, which should be acceptable to local community as well as regulatory authority. The concepts of integrated closure planning to facilitate the activities at the closing phase of a mine need now serious and scientific deliberations. Development of mine closure plans requires understanding number of interrelated concepts and aligning with societal transformations. Without adequate environmental management system, cost effective mine closure or outcome based post-closure development of mine site is impossible. Sustainable development of the mining industry requires a holistic approach from exploration of resources to their exploitation as well as eco-friendly management of the waste material. Frameworks forsustainable development of mineral sectors are to be designed keeping economy, health and safety, ecology and global laws in perspective.

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## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01 : Introduction to closure concept](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/e5cd84c43074) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 02 : Mine Closure Objectives and Regulatory Aspects](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/89ece100239a) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 03 : Mining Footprint and Regulatory Aspects](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/bc4f1a55c60c) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 04 : Mine Closure Costs and Financing Approaches](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/5feb566be807) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 05 : Decommissioning of Mines](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/17040c430d90) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 06 : Demolition Techniques](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/fe09bebd268d) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 07 : Post Closure Liabilities and Activities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/59f27eaf246b) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 08 : Post Closure Community Concerns and Sustainable Development Plans](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/3165edebcfc5) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 09 : Closure oriented Resource Development-Post Mining Land Uses](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/44a599a62cb5) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10 : Post mining site monitoring](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/7112354753e5) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11 : Planning inputs, tools and techniques](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/45dd4a60bc09) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12 : Tools & Techniques for Closure Plan Development and Procedures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/add383cdf70e) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13 : Closure Plan Development Procedures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/d5604098233e) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14 : Monitoring, Review and Feedback of Closure Plan Implementation-Closure Criteria & Indicators](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/3c276917a596) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15 : Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Framework for Mine Closure Planning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/9bb26ba257f4) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16 : Multiple Accounts Analysis (MAA) for Assessment of Closure Alternatives](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/b51bd427d54d) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17 : Provisioning of capital](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/4b5abbca03d9) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18: Closure costs and Rehabilitation Costs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/258ec0b2897d) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19 : Finance and Accounting: Closure cost estimate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/4f2c65d0a20f) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20 : Closure Economics and Audit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/f96dd3d860d2) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 21 : Application of Remote Sensing for Mine Closure-Introduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/29cd86a95a01) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 22 : Remote Sensing Sensors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/99bda9ef5501) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 23 : Remote Sensing media and sensors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/715183138b42) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 24 : Image Processing and Data Interpretation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/39ca285d0e20) (YouTube)
25. [Lecture 25 : GIS for Mine Closure: Mapping and Geo-Spatial Data Analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/33732097b2fd) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 26 : Integration of phase operations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/df9d68e61321) (YouTube)
27. [Lecture 27 : Integration of Interdepartmental work and phase operations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/f681a4b8ada6) (YouTube)
28. [Lecture 28 : Integration of Interdepartmental work and phase operation - Part - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/6fe35d4c089c) (YouTube)
29. [Lecture 29 : Risk Analysis Techniques and Management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/a3257f5c032b) (YouTube)
30. [Lecture 30 : Post Mine Closure Waste to Wealth Conversion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/b453d0eed736) (YouTube)
31. [Lecture 31 : CSR and EMP Integration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/1acf7ed6f396) (YouTube)
32. [Lecture 32 :Introduction to Asset Management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/a908fa6a9acf) (YouTube)
33. [Lecture33 : Principle of Asset Management and Decommissioning of Assets for Site Restoration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/17a31fcfbacb) (YouTube)
34. [Lecture 34 : Brownfield Redevelopment and Value Addition to Assets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/f4a3bc34eed0) (YouTube)
35. [Lecture 35 : Landform Design and Post Mining Asset Creation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/5bbae30d1e8e) (YouTube)
36. [Lecture 36 : Concept of Sustainable Development and Mining industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/a2d18c2ebe62) (YouTube)
37. [Lecture 37 : Sustainability Measurement and Reporting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/5856253513bb) (YouTube)
38. [Lecture 38 : Sustainability Measurement and Reporting(Continued.)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/f588ca69614c) (YouTube)
39. [Lecture 39 : Sustainable Mineral Industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/2328c641e4d6) (YouTube)
40. [Lecture 40 : Policy and Legislative Framework of Sustainability for SDG & Mine Closure](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/0e4fd1eb3d37) (YouTube)
41. [Lecture 41 : Communicating sustainability performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/733c01e60168) (YouTube)
42. [Lecture 42 : Framework of Sustainability reporting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/d3c4f13d63b8) (YouTube)
43. [Lecture 43 : Sustainable accounting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/b6c2d79032bd) (YouTube)
44. [Lecture 44 : Case studies on Sustainability initiatives in Mining Industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/7e6232452d0e) (YouTube)
45. [Lecture 45 : Data Analytics for Sustainability management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/ac68b54c1069) (YouTube)
46. [Lecture 46 : Cleaner Production Based Closure Management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/cfcb84f4112e) (YouTube)
47. [Lecture 47 : Regenerative environment design for sustainable Mine Closure](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/6689412da511) (YouTube)
48. [Lecture 48 : Reusable resource identification in post closure mine site](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/3fafda371f8f) (YouTube)
49. [Lecture 49 : Optimization of Residual Value of Assets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/f7ac114080c9) (YouTube)
50. [Lecture 50 : Post Mining Site for Community wealth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/7a8275c26bfe) (YouTube)
51. [Lecture 51 : Management of water resources](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/33972580ca1c) (YouTube)
52. [Lecture 52 : Soil Treatment and Revegetation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/6af6b5a9aae3) (YouTube)
53. [Lecture 53 : Bio-diversity: Post Land reclamation and plantation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/6a52e4c3e83d) (YouTube)
54. [Lecture 54 : Physical and Chemical Stability issues](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/10a9446bc902) (YouTube)
55. [Lecture 55 : Economic Utilization of Post Mining Structures and assets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/c04eced0672e) (YouTube)
56. [Lecture 56 : Techniques for closing underground workings](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/c5a218411ac0) (YouTube)
57. [Lecture 57 : Application of Industry 4.0 for Mine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/93f88aaa7749) (YouTube)
58. [Lecture 58 : Best mining practices for Sustainable mining. - Case studies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/e76da53d09dd) (YouTube)
59. [Lecture 59 : Stability Monitoring and Enhancing tools](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/1b1b8eb97f89) (YouTube)
60. [Lecture 60 : VR & AR Technology for Post Mining Mine site Visualization and Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/113105107/254e3627862c) (YouTube)