“The purpose of this note is to offer a list of questions that will facilitate:
Enhancement of stakeholders’ understanding of the closure/post-closure phases of mining;
Strengthened assessment of the adequacy of closure/post-closure plans and actions over both the short and long terms;
Identification of the risks inherent in a company’s commitment, plans, and financial capability to close mines in keeping with its long-term environmental, social, and financial obligations; and
Constructive discussions between stakeholders related to the achievement of a positive legacy.”