MINE SITE CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION AT GOLDCORP
‘ The goal is to establish healthy ecosystems , a productive land use , and sustainable socio-economic conditions following the closure of a mine ’
the life of the mine to identify and support community development projects that are sustainable , have community ownership , and can be run independently of the mine in the long term . The company works to remediate damaged lands from mining operations and has invested substantial funds into transforming closed mine sites into flourishing habitat for both local communities and wildlife .
A prime example can be seen at Goldcorp ’ s Porcupine mine located in Ontario , Canada . The award-winning reclamation project included the use of biosolids as a cover and wild grasses to promote a self-sustaining environment . This in return attracted wildlife , including several black bears and the increased number of bee colonies , spawning a local honey industry .
Responsible mining Goldcorp ’ s Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) team is responsible for improving the consistency and effectiveness of its activities , while remaining sensitive to the unique aspects of each area ’ s social , political , economic , and
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