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:

52. Social performance

How a company handles its commitments, interactions and activities as they relate to local communities. Can include negotiating agreements, compensating for loss and disruption, ensuring that mining-affected people receive timely and accessible information, and that their grievances are investigated and remedied where needed. Effective social performance practice prioritises respect for human rights, harm avoidance and equitable benefit sharing.

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