Leadership in Sustainable Mine Closure Program
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Full program description
Help meet current and future demand for mine closure skills from the mining industry and other stakeholders.
This Program will increase your awareness of mine closure and post-closure issues both within the mining industry and amongst other key stakeholders, particularly First Nation peoples who may have connections to or interests in mining areas. You will learn what is good practice in mine closure and post-closure operations; and consider mine closure and post-closure issues throughout the lifecycle of mining and processing facilities. This program may give you the skills to further your career in the field of mine closure in the mining industry.
There are three interconnected courses which form this Program covering the social, environmental, financial and technical elements of closure. Courses can be taken any particular order based on learner requirements.
Rio Tinto is proud to partner with Curtin University and University of British Columbia - BRIMM on the creation of the “Leadership in Sustainable Mine Closure Program”, aimed at showcasing best practice and pathways for effective, ethical, sustainable and socially responsible mine closure.
Delivered by BRIMM at the University of British Columbia.
Mine closure is an issue of growing importance for mining companies, the communities that host operations, indigenous peoples, and governments with regulatory oversight of closure planning. In the coming years, the world’s top miners are expected to spend over $50 billion (USD) closing mines and managing legacy sites. For many stakeholders and rightsholders, there is a growing expectation that successful closure plans will go beyond remediation and short-term technical solutions to consider the complex socio-economic aspects of closure. Best practice planning is now expected to include measures that support a just transition for workers, communities, and governments as the jobs, taxes, royalties, and philanthropic investments associated with producing mines diminish and then disappear.
In this course, we will examine the social and environmental dimensions of mine closure. We will take guidance from best practice frameworks for closure, examine applied cases to analyse issues of interest and hear from experts working in the field.
Delivered by Curtin University, Western Australia.
Improve closure outcomes in mining operations based on environmental principles.
In this micro-credential, you’ll discover how mining intersects with environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance, and how to manage stakeholder engagement. You’ll explore the challenges and risks of asset management and learn how to optimise closure outcomes, while addressing key environmental concerns.
This program is ideal for experienced or aspiring mining industry professionals who wish to gain knowledge on working with mine closure and is particularly suitable for:
- established mining industry professionals
- aspiring mining industry professionals
- mining industry service providers (in finance, investment, consultancies, etc.)
- First Nations
- community leaders
- government representatives
No formal prerequisites are required; however, a basic understanding of environmental science and asset management concepts is advantageous.
Please refer to the learning outcomes on the respective course pages.
Assessment(s)
To successfully complete this program, you are required to pass a final assessment in each credential.
Perth, Western Australia
Curtin University (Curtin University) is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships, wide range of innovative courses and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future.
With Curtin ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021, students will experience high-quality teaching alongside world-class research.
A globally recognised university, Curtin has grown substantially to reach more corners of the globe. Operating out of 5 countries with 9 unique campus locations, they are now in the top one percent of universities worldwide.
Curtin currently reaches and provides an enriching learning experience to over 50,000 students, and employs over 3,000 staff.
Curtin is in the world’s top 1% of universities and has again outranked all other public universities in Western Australia for undergraduate outcomes in full-time employment and starting salary, as well as staff qualifications (Good Universities Guide 2022).
Vancouver, BC Canada and Kelowna, BC Canada
The University of British Columbia (UBC Website) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. For 2021, UBC ranks second in Canada overall and 13th globally out of more than 1,115 participating institutions from 94 countries, based on its contributions through research, outreach and stewardship.
UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world.
UBC ties for first in the world for industry and innovation impact. This encompasses the university’s patents, 233 companies spun off from UBC research, and research income from industry. Connections between universities and industry are critical to bring inventions and solutions life.
UBC at a Glance:
- $ 773.7 million in research funding for 10,218 projects
- 245 companies spun off from UBC research
- Over 375,000 alumni in 160 countries
- 18,953 faculty and staff
Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Metals (BRIMM)
BRIMM is an Institute within the University of British Columbia that creates multidisciplinary teams of leading researchers to work with industry to find solutions to the biggest challenges facing the mining industry and trains the next generation of multidisciplinary professionals.
BRIMM recognizes that the industry is always looking for better, faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective methods for exploration, mineral extraction, remediation, and mining operations. We provide this by driving transformation of the mining sector by connecting the unique insights of researchers, education and industry to generate solutions for the benefit of the economy, society and the environment.
A microcertificate from BRIMM at the University of British Columbia is an excellent choice for a combination of formal recognition and practical learning focused on the unique challenges facing the mining and exploration industry. Our goal is to give students the tools for a career transition or vertical growth.
Once you successfully complete and pass the final assessments, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.
You may also earn credit points which are in line with Australian Qualification Framework Level 8 criteria, ensuring comprehensive theoretical and/or technical knowledge of the credential. 100 credit points are required to earn a Graduate Certificate at Curtin.
For more information on this, or any other questions about Curtin Credentials, email us at curtincredentials@curtin.edu.au or call Curtin Connect at 1300 222 888.
Curtin and UBC-BRIMM may cancel or reschedule a credential at any time and for any reason as it sees fit. The Start Date and the other details of this credentials are provided as a general guide only and may change from time to time.
Learning is done completely online.
Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.