a comprehensive literature review approach for assessing probable impact of post-reclamation strategies applied to abandoned mines

Although mine closure problems have been researched in the past, little to no research has been dedicated to the post-reclamation impacts of abandoned mine closure. even though reclamation has been an age-old identified technique, stakeholders’ perception has played an important role in defining the implementation procedure. therefore, this study intends to identify the various implementation procedures through a rigorous literature assessment of 112 publications, identified from various sources. theoretical and practical complications have been identified in the fields of environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of mine closure. the study unveiled that the most implemented reclamation strategy was intensive and non-intensive recreation/tourism-based reclamation techniques. thus the study paves the way for the incorporation of an interdisciplinary strategy through cooperation between various stakeholders and research fields for the long-term viability of a mining site restoration.