Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

The systematic handling, grading, and stabilization of overburden material removed during mining to prevent erosion, slo...

The process of stabilizing, contouring, and rehabilitating waste rock piles or spoil heaps generated during mining extra...

The reshaping and grading of waste rock accumulated during mining operations to reduce erosion potential and facilitate...

The ecological restoration of waste rock accumulations through soil amendment, vegetation planting, and biological colon...

The process of rendering mined waste material (spoil) structurally sound and resistant to erosion through compaction, gr...

Self-ignition of coal, sulfide minerals, or carbonaceous materials in abandoned mines due to exothermic oxidation reacti...

The potential for self-ignition of exposed pyrite and carbonaceous materials in waste rock and coal stockpiles due to ox...

The evaluation of conditions in coal, lignite, or sulfide-rich mineral stockpiles that may spontaneously ignite due to l...

The systematic engagement process involving affected communities, regulatory agencies, environmental organizations, and...

The process of involving affected communities, government agencies, and other interested parties in mine reclamation pla...

A structured framework for communicating with communities, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, and other interest...

Mine waste rock or overburden material confirmed through geochemical testing to contain insufficient sulfide minerals to...

The gradual sinking or collapse of ground surface due to underground mining activities.

Engineering interventions implemented to prevent or mitigate ground collapse and surface deformation resulting from unde...

A ground surface depression or collapse resulting from underground mine workings becoming unstable or void spaces dimini...

Engineering and land-use management strategies designed to reduce risks from ground collapse or surface deformation caus...

The process of monitoring and controlling ground settlement resulting from underground void collapse or compaction of ba...

A comprehensive strategy document that identifies, monitors, and mitigates ground subsidence risks resulting from underg...

Engineering measures implemented to prevent or reduce ground surface collapse above abandoned underground mine workings.

The design and implementation of structural or geotechnical interventions to prevent or reduce ground settlement caused...

Systematic observation and measurement of ground surface movement above underground mine workings. Used to assess struct...

A systematic network of measurement points and instrumentation deployed across reclaimed mine sites to detect and quanti...

A system of surveying stations, GPS points, or satellite-based instrumentation deployed across reclaimed mine areas to d...

The process of addressing ground collapse and surface sinking caused by underground mining voids and the removal of mine...