Study information

Mine Closure and Legacy Management

Module titleMine Closure and Legacy Management
Module codeCSMM447
Academic year2025/6
Credits15
Module staff

Module description

This module provides you with an understanding of the range of impacts that mining may have on society and the environment. It covers vital issues of corporate social responsibility, social license to operate, stakeholder engagement, and political & environmental factors that affect mining decisions. You will learn how environmental impact is measured, monitored and controlled, and what sustainability means in the context of mining. You will explore international and local mining legislation, expectations of local people in mining regions, and social, economic and environmental impacts of mine closure at a local, regional and national scale.

Module aims - intentions of the module

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

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      ILO: Personal and key skills

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        Summative assessment (% of credit)

        CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
        000
        Credit value15
        Module ECTS

        7.5

        NQF level (module)

        7

        Available as distance learning?

        No

        Origin date

        20/09/2024

        Last revision date

        20/09/2024