A Quantitative Sustainability Assessment for Mine Closure and Repurposing Alternatives in Colorado, USA

Responsible mine closure and repurposing are key to contributing to sustainable development by ensuring successful environmental rehabilitation and reducing socioeconomic risks. However, mine closure has primarily focused on remediation and rehabilitation of mined lands with limited consideration of...

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Main Authors: Cansu Perdeli Demirkan, Nicole M. Smith, Sebnem Duzgun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Resources
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/11/7/66