MCM applies a custom framework to guide the development of Mine Closure Plans, tailored to each Client’s specific needs.
Our approach emphasises Client engagement, fostering discussion, and guiding and adapting as required in a dynamic mining environment. Collaborative workshops are a foundation of our methodology, ensuring practicality from inception and facilitating timely progress.
Operating within the regulatory frameworks of respective regions, MCM structures mine closure planning and design around clearly defined, achievable objectives.
All aspects of the mine closure planning process can be serviced, from assessing the post closure land use and developing closure strategy at an asset or domain level, through to closure risk identification and assessment, the development of completion criteria and supporting stakeholder engagement.
MCM can also lead the associated technical studies required to assist in risk management and closing closure knowledge gaps. All of these aspects culminate in the delivery of robust Mine Closure Plans.
Mine Closure Plans
The MCM team can deliver mine closure plans which are tailored to the project stage, jurisdictional regulatory requirements, complexity and risk. Plans can be delivered from the conceptual stage in early exploration, through to detailed plans which support closure implementation.
Technical studies to support closure
Drawing on our expert team from across the Green Road group of companies, we can lead and advise on technical studies to aid in closure strategy development, risk management and closing knowledge gaps.
Stakeholder engagement
MCM can support stakeholder engagement planning, including stakeholder identification and analysis and the development of robust Stakeholder Engagement Plans, with targeted messaging. We can also directly support engagement with Regulators, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders.
Workshop facilitation
Our workshop facilitation services are tailored to the specific needs of our clients, employing a range of proven methodologies to foster collaboration and drive outcomes.
Risk management
MCM has extensive experience in facilitating closure risk identification, evaluation and management workshops. MCM can also communicate risk through tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) based on a well-defined Conceptual Site Models.
Technical review
Our team can support project stage gate technical reviews across a spectrum of mine closure areas. We can also provide support through independent gap analysis.
Rehabilitation support
The MCM team can provide advice on rehabilitation design, seed mix selection, material characterisation, landform surface treatments, and rehabilitation monitoring methodologies.
Cover system and landform design
MCM has extensive experience in detailed cover system and landform design across a wide range of commodities, materials, climatic conditions, and landforms. MCM focuses on ensuring that cover system and landform designs are resilient to various process that may influence long-term performance.
Performance monitoring (design and installation)
MCM has extensive experience in the design of field performance monitoring systems focused on, but not limited to, cover system water balance and oxygen ingress assessment. MCM also has experience in the design of monitoring systems for assessing the effectiveness of contamination source control.
Source control assessment and studies
MCM has expertise in the assessment of mine rock storage facility source control strategies through alternate construction methods and closure cover systems. Appropriate mine rock storage facility design reduces the reliance on the final cover system and/or the period over which collection and treatment may be required.
Material characterisation and landform design
MCM can support physical and chemical material characterisation, from sampling program development, through to sample collection, analysis and storage. Linked to this, our team can support final landform design across a range of constructed landforms.
Closure cost estimation
MCM can offer closure cost estimation services relevant to each stage of the life of mine. These estimates are tailored to Client’s specific Financial Accounting Standards and the requirements of relevant regulatory authorities.
Multi-criteria options analysis
MCM can support Clients’ decision making, using a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) framework. MCA can be applied at a whole of asset level through to individual domains to determine appropriate closure strategies.
