Mining Project Rehabilitation and Closure Guidelines: Papua New Guinea

The guidelines emphasize that mine closure and reclamation should be planned from the early stages of a project to maximize beneficial outcomes, as opportunities for sustainable post-mining land use decrease over time. The document provides direction on the evolution of Rehabilitation and Mine Closure (RMC) Plans, financial assurance provisions, closure criteria, and community engagement in Papua New Guinea, aligning with APEC and ICMM standards.

• Mine closure and reclamation must be planned and conducted progressively from the early stages of a mining project to ensure the best possible outcomes; delays in planning can negatively impact land stability, fertility, water quality, biodiversity, and aesthetics.
• The guidelines provide a framework for RMC planning in Papua New Guinea, covering the evolution of plans throughout the mine's life, submission requirements, financial assurance (FA) provisions, closure criteria, and community engagement.
• The guidance is designed to be consistent with the International Council on Mining and Metals Integrated Mine Closure – Good Practice Guide (2nd edition) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Mine Closure: Checklist for Governments.

APA

Bliss,, M. (2019). Mining Project Rehabilitation and Closure Guidelines: Papua New Guinea. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mining-project-rehabilitation-and-closure-guidelines-papua-new-guinea

Chicago

Bliss,, Matthew. Mining Project Rehabilitation and Closure Guidelines: Papua New Guinea. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2019. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mining-project-rehabilitation-and-closure-guidelines-papua-new-guinea.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{bliss2019mining, author = {Bliss,, Matthew}, title = {{Mining Project Rehabilitation and Closure Guidelines: Papua New Guinea}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2019}, month = sep, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mining-project-rehabilitation-and-closure-guidelines-papua-new-guinea}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }