Basic Types of Mine Reclamation

2022-07-07


  Ecological Restoration Type

  During mining operations, indiscriminate extraction can easily lead to issues such as soil stripping, the accumulation of rock fragments and low-grade ore, the formation of open-pit areas and subsidence zones, tailings buildup, and the creation of land that becomes unusable due to mining activities. To restore these areas, stabilizing slopes involves removing hazardous rocks, reshaping steep inclines into gentler gradients, and transforming unstepped cliffs into stable, horizontal terraces whenever possible. As for tailings management, increasing their utilization rate is key—by finding markets for these materials, we can move toward large-scale, diversified resource recovery and commercialization, effectively turning waste into valuable assets and integrating them fully into the economy as viable commodities.

  Museum-based Utilization Type

  To comprehensively rectify and standardize the order of mineral resource development, mines that do not meet development criteria will be shut down and required to implement corrective measures. Once closed, these mines will be repurposed for tourism projects, featuring diverse thematic landscapes such as botanical gardens, leisure and entertainment parks, and open-air museums.

  Tourism Development Category

  To comprehensively rectify and standardize the order of mineral resource development, mines that do not meet development criteria will be shut down and required to implement corrective measures. Once closed, these mines will be repurposed for tourism projects, featuring diverse thematic landscapes such as botanical gardens, leisure and entertainment parks, and open-air museums.

  Reclamation and Land Reclamation Projects

  The reclaimed mine site will undergo restoration efforts aimed at returning farmland and forests to their original state, while effectively controlling water erosion and the deposition of toxic substances. The process will ensure minimal changes to the land surface, maintain the existing groundwater levels, and keep topsoil securely in place. Special attention will be given to preventing and managing harmful and acidic materials, as well as mitigating risks such as landslides caused by accumulated debris.

  Water-diversion-to-lake projects

  The reclaimed mine site will undergo restoration efforts aimed at returning farmland and forests to their original state, while effectively controlling water erosion and the deposition of toxic substances. The process will ensure minimal changes to the land surface, maintain the existing groundwater levels, and keep topsoil securely in place. Special attention will be given to preventing and managing harmful and acidic materials, as well as mitigating risks such as landslides caused by accumulated debris.