Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary
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Closure Financial Assurance
A regulatory mechanism requiring mining operators to establish monetary reserves or financial instruments sufficient to fund complete reclamation and long-term site management. The assurance amount is calculated based on detailed closure cost estimates and is held in escrow or bonded accounts.
Post-Closure Long-Term Care (LTC) Fund
A financial mechanism or trust established at mine closure to fund perpetual or extended environmental monitoring, maint...