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Mine Closure Planning and Environmental Rehabilitation

Covers the planning and execution of mine closure and rehabilitation programmes for South African mining operations, including financial provisioning, land rehabilitation, water management after closure and community consultation. Prepares environmental and mine planning personnel to develop closure plans that meet regulatory expectations and reduce long-term liability.

What you will be able to do

  • Develop a mine closure plan covering physical, chemical and social aspects.
  • Calculate financial provisioning requirements for rehabilitation obligations.
  • Plan land rehabilitation and revegetation programmes for disturbed areas.
  • Manage post closure water quality and pollution control measures.
  • Coordinate community consultation processes during closure planning.
  • Align closure plans with regulatory review and approval requirements.

Course outline

  1. 01Mine closure planning principles
  2. 02Financial provisioning for rehabilitation
  3. 03Land rehabilitation techniques
  4. 04Post closure water management
  5. 05Social and community considerations
  6. 06Regulatory review processes
  7. 07Monitoring after mine closure
  8. 08Long-term liability management

Who should attend

This programme is designed for environmental managers, mine planners, closure liability officers and community liaison practitioners.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Accra3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Online3US$900
14 to 16 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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