Stories of Revived Lands: Repurposing mine sites – Global examples from post-mining areas
This manual showcases diverse global examples of how former open-pit mines have been transformed into new opportunities for development.
As many coal regions worldwide face the pressing question—what happens when coal mining ends?—this manual offers inspiration and answers from global case studies.
It demonstrates how repurposed mining sites can become hubs for renewable energy, agriculture, industrial innovation, or ecological restoration, thereby stimulating new local economies and social value. The examples illustrate how former mining sites can be transformed into sustainable, multifunctional landscapes that benefit local communities, nature and the climate.
Ultimately, this publication seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of potential applications and inspire new uses for post-coal-mining areas, supporting a just energy transition.
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