Glossary of terms – Mine closure hub
This glossary of terms has been developed to help navigate the technical language used by mining companies, including around mine closure.
These terms and their definitions have been adapted from:
- AusIMM Social Responsibility Framework, Appendix 5: Social Performance Definitions ICMM Community Development Toolkit. Available at https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/guidance/social-performance/community-development-toolkit
- IFC, 2014, A Strategic Approach to Early Stakeholder Engagement, A Good Practice Handbook for Junior Companies in the Extractive Industries, Available at https://commdev.org/publications/a-strategic-approach-to-early-stakeholder-engagement/
- ICMM Integrated Mine Closure Good Practice Guide, 2nd Edition (2019). Available at https://www.icmm.com/website/publications/pdfs/environmental-stewardship/2019/guidance_integrated-mine-closure.pdf
19. Human rights
Recognition of the inherent value of each person regardless of their background, where they live, what they look like, what they think or what they believe. Based on the principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and having the ability to make genuine life choices.
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Research Fellow, Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining