Template for evaluation of cases
Name/s of author/s, address/es; e-mails: forename.surname(at)xxx.xx
1. Introduction
- Short introduction to the mine site
- Location, years of activity
- Geology, ore mineralogy
- Mining and milling processes
- Descriptions of the waste and waste areas
- Characterization
- Design of the waste storage area
- Dams
- Basal structure
- Water quality and management
- Current state
2. Mine closure objectives
- State of mine at the closure
- e.g. open pits, tunnels, waste areas
- Discharges (effluents, emissions)
- Environmental impacts
3. Description of used closure technologies, methods, concepts, etc.
- Technical description, dimensions,
- Interdependence (to other methods)
- Alternative method(s)
4. Performance
- Capacity
- Maintenance needs
- Reliability, malfunction,
- Environmental cost aspects
- Advantages and Disadvantage
5. Monitoring / control needs
6. Conclusion
- Interaction
- Recommendation
- Suitability