Closure IS change. Change takes time and needs support. It's a smouldering fuse, not a 'burning platform'
Rebecca Getty
Abstract:Closure IS change. When a mine ramps down and ceases to operate, it is a change that happens whether we plan for it or not, to the company and workforce, the environment, and future land users. Unplanned change results in unforeseen outcomes that force a new direction. To leave a positive legacy for closure we need to plan for change, which takes time.We need time to ask questions and gain knowledge, to understand what land capability is needed for the post-closure vision. We need time to identify and discuss … Show more
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