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This case study describes the inclusive closure and post-mining transition of the Golden Pride gold mine in Tanzania. Operated by Resolute Mining Limited from 1998 to 2013, the mine utilized Australian standards and a Participatory Rural Appraisal approach to engage communities and regulators. Key outcomes included the conversion of the open pit into a community water reservoir, the transfer of site infrastructure to the Institute of Mineral Resources for training, and the progressive restoration of Miombo forests. Despite these successes, the site continues to face challenges from illegal small-scale mining and mercury contamination as of 2022.

This case study examines the closure and post-mining transition of the Golden Pride Mine (GPM) in Tanzania, highlighting the integration of community engagement, progressive reclamation, and adaptable land-use planning to ensure environmental stability and community resilience.

This case study examines the closure and transition of the Golden Pride Mine (GPM), an open-pit gold mine in Tanzania operated by Resolute Mining Limited. It details the inclusive processes used to manage the site's environmental recovery and social transition, highlighting the use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and the conversion of the open pit into a lake to provide a sustainable water source for local communities.