Mine site restoration

The restoration of mining sites is an essential element in ensuring sustainable mining development. Whether to meet obligations arising from exploration or mining operations, or for the management of quarries and sand pits, Artelia offers comprehensive support throughout the restoration process, from planning to execution. We can characterize the environment, prepare or revise a restoration plan for submission to the relevant authorities, prepare plans and specifications for the work, and oversee monitoring to ensure compliance.

Our team of experts is recognized for its expertise in characterizing environments and defining the best approaches to mine site closure. We combine multidisciplinary skills in geotechnics, hydrology and hydraulics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, plant engineering and rock mechanics to find the most suitable solutions for the restoration of disused sites or the preparation of a restoration plan as part of mine closure. We are committed to proposing optimal solutions that take into account regulatory and environmental issues, while integrating these solutions into their natural environment.

Our multidisciplinary approach comes into its own when it comes to planning and carrying out decommissioning or closure work at a mining site. We carry out an environmental characterization of sites and facilities, identifying the specific issues to be resolved, while ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework in force. We then determine the solutions to each problem and prepare the necessary plans and specifications, enabling us to define budgets and obtain the necessary authorizations from the relevant authorities.

Finally, we continue our support by supervising the deconstruction and/or restoration work, while setting up an environmental monitoring program. Our aim is to propose a sustainable solution that meets regulatory obligations and limits recurring costs for the operator when the site is abandoned.