@inbook {52465,
	title = {Global trends in mine reclamation and closure regulation},
	year = {2009},
	note = {IN:  Mining Society and a Sustainable World Richards J.P. (Editor).  Springer-Verlag Berlin.  pp. 251-288.},
	month = {07/2009},
	pages = {37 pages },
	publisher = {Springer-Verlag },
	organization = {Springer-Verlag },
	address = {Berlin },
	abstract = {This chapter examines global trends in mine reclamation and closure regulation. It addresses the following main topics: identification of key issues; statutory requirements and voluntary guidelines; implementation during the various phases of mining; and financial assurance requirements, methods, and costs. Statutory examples are provided from a number of jurisdictions to illustrate different approaches. Best practice recommendations are offered.
},
	keywords = {economics, legislation, planning, policy},
	author = {Otto, J.M.},
	editor = {Richards, J. P.}
}
