We deliver safe and compliant site closure and transition services, including decommissioning infrastructure, managing land and water impacts, and establishing stable, non-polluting final landforms that support agreed post-mining land uses.
Capabilities
Closure Planning & Strategy
We define closure strategies and prepare closure plans across the full asset lifecycle, from early concepts through pre-feasibility and feasibility studies to detailed closure plans.
This includes setting closure pathways, key assumptions and end-state objectives that shape long-term outcomes.
Our focus is on developing strategies and plans that are practical, proportionate to the stage of the asset, and aligned with business objectives, site conditions and regulatory requirements.
Closure Standards & Frameworks
We develop corporate closure standards and frameworks that set consistent expectations across asset portfolios and support effective governance of closure activities.
This includes defining:
- Closure objectives and success criteria
- Minimum data and study requirements
- Cost estimate approaches
- Governance and review processes
Our focus is on creating practical, useable standards that improve consistency, support decision-making and align with regulatory expectations.
Risk Assessment
Our team identify and assess closure risks and uncertainties to support informed decision-making. We update risk profiles and projects progress, helping clients manage changing conditions and reduce long-term exposure.
Technical Studies & Integration
We scope and coordinate specialist studies, including geochemistry, landform design, water, and ecology. This ensures inputs are aligned with closure objectives and decision needs.
Our team focus on targeting the right level of investigation at each stage, avoiding unnecessary work while maintaining confidence in outcomes.
Closure Cost Estimation
We prepare robust and defensible closure cost estimates to support financial provisioning, regulatory requirements and internal decision-making. Estimates are refined over time as project knowledge improves, and risks are better understood.
Regulatory Approvals & Compliance
Our team support the development of closure plans, updates and submissions that meet regulatory requirements and align with current guidance and expectations. We focus on producing clear, consistent documentation that supports efficient approvals and ongoing compliance.
Final Land Use Planning
We assess and define viable post-closure land uses, considering environmental constraints, stakeholder expectations, and long-term sustainability. Our team support the progression from high-level options through to well-defined and achievable outcomes.
Closure Delivery Support
Our team provide ongoing support during closure implementation, including review of performance, interpretation of monitoring data and updates to closure plans. This ensures closure outcomes remain aligned with expectations as conditions evolve.
Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement
We support engagement with regulators, communities and Traditional Owners, including clear communication of closure pathways, risks and expected outcomes.
Our approach focuses on building alignment and supporting informed discussions.
Relinquishment Support
Our team support the development of clear and defensible pathways to relinquishment, including defining completion criteria and evidence requirements. We work with clients to demonstrate that closure objectives have been met and support the process of regulatory sign-off.
Key Clients
FAQs
When should closure planning start?
As early as possible. Early planning allows risks, costs, and long-term outcomes to be considered before they are locked in.
What is the difference between a closure strategy and a closure plan?
A closure strategy defines the overall pathway and objectives. A closure plan sets out the detailed requirements to deliver that outcome.
Can you support closure implementation?
Yes. We provide oversight, advice, and updates during implementation, and can work with delivery partners where required.
How do you support closure cost estimates?
We develop clear and defensible estimates that support financial provisioning and regulatory requirements.
What is required to achieve relinquishment?
Relinquishment requires demonstrating that agreed closure outcomes have been achieved and can be sustained.
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