Mapping the Future of Mine Closure: How Spatial Intelligence and AI Are Rewiring the Way We Close Mines

July 30, 2025

Mapping the Future of Mine Closure: How Spatial Intelligence and AI Are Rewiring the Way We Close Mines

By Andrew Hutton (based on work by Will Mitry and Erin Littlewood presented at the 2025 AusIMM LOM Conference, Brisbane....
Cracking the Code on Mining Tenement Relinquishment – we’ve done it! – here’s some tips!

July 18, 2025

Cracking the Code on Mining Tenement Relinquishment – we’ve done it! – here’s some tips!

By Andrew Hutton – Managing Director, IEMA In the world of mining, extraction is only half the story. The other...
NSW Has the Opportunity to Lead on Post-Mining Land Use

June 15, 2025

NSW Has the Opportunity to Lead on Post-Mining Land Use

Andrew Hutton is Managing Director of IEMA, an environmental and closure advisory firm based in regional NSW. He has nearly...
What’s Next for Environmental Reform and Climate Policy in Australia?

May 13, 2025

What’s Next for Environmental Reform and Climate Policy in Australia?

With the federal election behind us, Australia stands at an important crossroads for environmental reform and climate policy. Over the...
The Draft JORC Code Signals a New Era for Mining: ESG, Closure, and Competent Person Accountability

May 4, 2025

The Draft JORC Code Signals a New Era for Mining: ESG, Closure, and Competent Person Accountability

The Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) has released its draft 2024 Code for public consultation, setting the stage for a...
NSW’s Next Big Transition: Can Mine Closures Be Our Greatest Opportunity?

April 19, 2025

NSW’s Next Big Transition: Can Mine Closures Be Our Greatest Opportunity?

A quiet revolution is brewing in the regions of New South Wales. The kind of revolution that could redefine what...
How Climate Scenario Modelling Can Transform Mine Closure Planning — Beyond the Operational Horizon

April 14, 2025

How Climate Scenario Modelling Can Transform Mine Closure Planning — Beyond the Operational Horizon

Executive Summary Australia’s mandatory climate reporting from 2025 requires climate scenario analysis across short, medium, and long terms. Mine closure...
Independent Peer Review in Mine Closure: Technical Insights That Strengthen Closure Outcomes

April 4, 2025

Independent Peer Review in Mine Closure: Technical Insights That Strengthen Closure Outcomes

As mine closure evolves into a more structured and regulated phase of the mining lifecycle, independent peer reviews have emerged...
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