What is ISO 20305 standard about?
ISO 20305 is an international standard on mine closure and reclamation that discuss the necessary vocabulary involved.
NOTE: ISO 20305 is not intended to present an exhaustive list of all terms or concepts utilized within mine closure and reclamation.
Who is ISO 20305 standard for?
ISO 20305 on mine closure and reclamation is beneficial for
- Mine planners and designers
- Mine operators and regulators
- Environmental assessors
- Communities that are protecting the environment
- Indigenous professionals
Why should you use ISO 20305 standard?
Mine closure is the time when the extracting activities of a mine have stopped, and final decommissioning and mine reclamation are being completed.
ISO 20305 provide the vocabulary for mine closure and reclamation management
This vocabulary provided by ISO 20305 helps the user to facilitate effective communication within the subject field of mine closure and reclamation and helps the user to ensure that key terminology concepts and concept representations are agreed upon and used amongst participants.
