Five lessons from past mining closures

If we are serious about limiting the impacts of climate change, around 80% of the world’s coal reserves will have to stay in the ground. Some mines will need to close. Here are five lessons drawn from our research on mining transitions for equitable societies.

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Mine closure - Naue - Building on sustainable ground.

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