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:

56. Stakeholder

Individuals and groups who have an interest in particular activities and decisions. Includes people who can influence the decision or activities, as well as those affected by them.

Stakeholders may be individuals, interest groups, government agencies, non-government organisations or corporate organisations. They may include politicians, commercial and industrial enterprises, labour unions, academics, religious groups, national social and environmental groups, public sector agencies, and the media.

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