An assessment of the quantum for financial provision of mine closures: a Monte Carlo approach.

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Poor mine closure policy threatens both society and the environment. Some of the more prominent threats that have manifested are acid mine drainage, slimes dams and toxic dust from dumps. Current legislation requires that new mines set...

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Main Author: Hewitson, Shaun B
Other Authors: Leiman, Anthony
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12190
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Summary:Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Poor mine closure policy threatens both society and the environment. Some of the more prominent threats that have manifested are acid mine drainage, slimes dams and toxic dust from dumps. Current legislation requires that new mines set aside funds to cover their rehabilitation costs at closure.