IGFcase study: inclusive closure and post-mining transition at the Golden Pride Mine, Tanzania

This case study of the Golden Pride open-pit gold mine in Tanzania provides good examples of how closure and post-mining transition can be done effectively and inclusively. It outlines the steps that were taken by the mine, the Government of Tanzania, and local communities to define and implement the closure plan for the operation. It provides a summary of the steps taken to define post-mining land use, implement closure activities, and support opportunities for the post-mining resilience of communities. It concludes with an outline of lessons learned and policy implications for government, including the importance of early engagement with communities, the need for adaptable post-mining land use plans, the benefits of progressive reclamation, the importance of addressing post-closure site safety and security, and the value of applying international best practices to mine closure.