Name
Interactive audience session: Who decides? Scenario building
Date & Time
Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM
Speakers
Jocelyn Fraser, Adjunct Professor, BRIMM University of British Columbia
André Xaveier, Honorary Professor, University of British Columbia
André Xaveier, Honorary Professor, University of British Columbia
Description
With so many voices needing to be heard to shape mine closure strategies, it can be a hard task finding balance and optimising processes. Mining companies, regulators & government departments, local communities & rights holders, industry associations, and more are keen to ensure closure of large-scale mines benefit them and deliver for the sector as a whole. This session will address questions like:
- How can we best manage tailings in closed mines?
- How can we deliver for local communities during and post-closure?
- What regulatory changes would help make closure more efficient?
- How can we ensure mine closure remains financially viable?
- How can we look beyond care and maintenance?
Take on a role as one of the important stakeholder groups involved in mine closure and get into groups for meaningful and productive conversations around these questions and more, to propose solutions to the biggest challenges. Maximise your participation while learning from your peers and form strategies to take back to your business.