Post-mining transition is a growing area of interest in research, policy and practice. One of
the key reasons for this growing attention is the increasing number of mines closing, and …

Coal mining is an economy activity that extract coal from underground. The land use after
the mining operation ceased must be properly planned to mitigate the loss of employment …

Mine closure is regulated and planned on an individual site basis and selection of post-
mining land uses (PMLUs) are commonly considered from that perspective. Some mining …

This research delves into the complex factors that affect how ready a community is to
embrace new environmental development strategies, which could significantly change the …

The concept of mining modernisation has become topical in the quest for sustainable
mining, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements. This is not …

Post-mining land use and associated economies have become a priority issue in mine
lifecycle planning amongst many major companies. Ensuring the post-mining landscape is …

The mining industry is a major contributor to Australia's economy. However, such returns
may come at high environmental and social costs, including loss of biodiversity or heritage …

Land reclamation is a dynamic ecological restoration process, and rehabilitated vegetation
requires a certain amount of time to develop, stabilize and mature. The development …

To avoid a climate crisis, major industrial economies are being urged to reduce their
dependence on coal-fired power generation. Given decarbonisation pressures, many coal …

Underground mining leads to surface subsidence, vegetation degradation and environment
damage. In order to mitigate such negative influences, this study focuses on subsidence …