We have four new national projects underway this month. These projects will provide new tools, guides and reports for our partners and the wider community. The outcomes produced from these projects will support our partners and regional communities with post-mine transitions.
Collaborative planning for post-mining development in the Latrobe Valley
Led by Associate Professor Jessica Reeves of Federation University, this project will bring together all parties to consider opportunities on extensive lands currently zoned for mining present for the future once coal extraction is complete.
It responds directly to community feedback about the need for a collaborative process to raise awareness about desirable, feasible and viable options.
Identifying future economic development pathways for mining regions and increasing transition capacity
Project Leader Dr Lavinia Poruschi and Dr David Fleming Munoz and their team will be developing user-friendly tools, charts and dashboards to support strategic decision-making for preferable post-mining development pathways. Regional organisations in the Pilbara and Bowen Basin are among the project partners and will trial resources.
Mine pit lake management: A National Initiative to support mine closure and regional opportunities
This project, led by Dr Kathryn Linge of WA Chemcentre, aims to change current approaches to mine pit closure from a risk and rehabilitation approach to opportunities and beneficial approach.
Opportunities for growth in Australia’s mine closure solutions industry
CSIRO’s Dominic Banfield is leading a project which will identify and discuss potential international markets to quantify the economic potential and settings for an industry focused on mine closure, repurposing of assets and mining waste re-use.
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