OPERATIONS
MINE SITE CLOSURE and reclamation is critical element of mining and requires an immense amount of planning , design , and implementation for success . Because a mine begins to close the day it opens , decisions are made before , during and after the life of the mine to develop the best , and most costeffective , way of closing a site and bringing the landscape back to life .
On the forefront of mine closure and reclamation is Goldcorp . The Canadian company has built a solid reputation by implementing policies that consider its Corporate Social Responsibility Plan as well as its sustainable development objectives . When closing a site , Goldcorp strives to aid local communities in
Land reclamation bringing the transition from mine operations to post mining , and to plan for the socio-economic challenges that may result from the termination of mine operations .
Understanding the process From the earliest stage of a mine ’ s lifecycle , Goldcorp plans to open and close the mine in the most feasible and responsible way . All of the company ’ s operations have closure plans in place , designed to prevent long term adverse impacts on the environment and the surrounding communities . These plans are reviewed annually to ensure they remain current and reflect any changes that may have occurred over the previous 12 months . Because each mine site is different , each closure plan is unique in its own way , customized for the community and surrounding area it ’ s located in .
The company is committed to closing mines in a sustainable manner . The goal is to establish healthy ecosystems , a productive land use , and sustainable socioeconomic conditions following the closure of a mine .
To do so , Goldcorp works with communities and collaborates during
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