NF ISO 24419-1, M80-002-1 (11/2023)

This document establishes requirements and recommendations for the management of mining legacies. It can be used by any public, private or community company or group, but it is considered particularly relevant for the administration and the mining industry which have the legal right or obligation to manage mining legacies. This document encompasses a series of activities relevant to the planning, implementation, operational management, performance assessment and reporting phases of mining legacy management, involving all stakeholders. throughout the process. It applies to all mining legacies and associated former mining sites, concerning both large, complex mining sites and small and medium-sized operations; these mining sites can be exposed to all types of climates, affected by different land uses and developments or encompassed in varied social contexts. Managing mining legacies can pose complex challenges that require high-level support and clear accountabilities to ensure acceptable outcomes. The process of managing the closure and reclamation of operating mines is covered in the ISO 21795 series.
(Automatic translation from French)