Unit 1 Fundamentals of Sustainable Mine Closure

12 lecture hours

• objectives, and need for mine closure 1.2 Mine life cycle and integration of closure planning 1.3 Types of mine closure:  Temporary closure  Progressive closure  Final closure 1.4 Sustainable development in mining sector 1.5 Environmental impacts of abandoned mines 1.6 Safety issues and hazard prevention in closed mines

Unit 2 Legal and Regulatory Framework

12 lecture hours

• 2.1 Overview of Indian mining legislation related to closure 2.2 Provisions under:  Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act  Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) 2.3 Guidelines of Indian Bureau of Mines for Mine Closure Plan (MCP) 2.4 Conceptual Mine Closure Plan (CMCP) and Final Mine Closure Plan (FMCP) 2.5 Financial Assurance provisions 2.6 Environmental Clearance conditions and compliance 2.7 Role of State Pollution Control Boards

Unit 3 Environmental Reclamation and Rehabilitation Prospecting

• 3.1 Land Reclamation  Backfilling of opencast mines  Internal and external dump management  Slope stabilization techniques  Topsoil preservation and management 3.2 Water and Waste Management:  Surface drainage control  Mine water management and treatment  Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) – causes and control 14 23 Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: DI05022021 Subject Name: Sustainable Mine Closure  Tailings disposal and hazardous waste management 3.3 Safety Measures:  Sealing of underground workings  Fencing and public safety measures  Monitoring reclaimed areas

Unit 4 Ecological Restoration and Socio-Economic Aspects

12 lecture hours

• 4.1 Ecological Restoration  Principles of ecological restoration  Afforestation and plantation techniques  Selection of suitable/native plant species  Soil fertility improvement  Biodiversity conservation 4.2 Socio-Economic Considerations:  Impact of mine closure on local communities  Livelihood restoration and skill development  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)  Stakeholder consultation and public participation

Unit 5 Financial Planning and Post-Closure Land Use

10 lecture hours

• 5.1 Cost estimation of mine closure activities 5.2 Budgeting and phased expenditure planning 5.3 Post-closure monitoring and reporting 5.4 Sustainable post-mining land use options:  Agriculture  Forestry  Water reservoirs  Industrial development  Eco-tourism