The South African Mine Closure Risk and Opportunity Atlas is an interactive online mapping tool for communicating and assessing the likelihood of mine closure and associated social and environmental risks, and for analysing post-closure land use opportunities.

It includes 65 datasets related to operating mines, processing plants, mining host communities, socio-economic profiles, land, water, energy, biodiversity, transport and the economy.

It aims to support decision-making processes and policies at multiple levels regarding mine closure and post-closure land use development.

It  is intended to help government departments, civil society, mining community members, mining companies, consultants, investors and researchers gain a better understanding of the risks and opportunities related to mine closure across the country.

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Disclaimer:

This tool has been reviewed by the Water Research Commission (WRC) and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the WRC, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Mine Closure Risk and Opportunity Atlas maps are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission. Consequently, the authors and designers hold no responsibility for any inaccuracies or financial loss. The Atlas serves as a planning and risk management tool and provides context for decision making at various scales.