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transforming impacted terrains into productive or recre-
ational areas.
The upper layer, enriched with topsoil, will facilitate
the growth of long-stem plants like eucalyptus or other
native species, known for their phytoremediation poten-
tial. Research by Fernández and Morales (2022) shows that
native vegetation can stabilize soils and prevent erosion, an
essential step for preparing the site for tourism and agricul-
tural activities.
• Monitoring Plan: Soil and water samples will be
analyzed periodically to confirm contamination lev-
els meet permissible thresholds for agricultural and
recreational use. Satellite-based remote sensing could
also track vegetative health and soil stability.
Practical Case
As a notable case of mine closure, the Lola Atahualpa proj-
ect in Hualgayoc, Cajamarca, addresses the rehabilitation
of over 20 abandoned components spread across more than
8 hectares, including underground workings and waste
rock dumps. The project was developed in the villages of
Tumbacucho and Molinopampa, located in the district and
province of Hualgayoc.
The project involved comprehensive risk management,
including land reclamation for agricultural use and com-
munity benefit. This was achieved through earthworks to
reshape the terrain and the application of geomembranes to
ensure environmental protection. The removal and securing
of hazardous materials, along with the restoration of sur-
rounding areas, helped mitigate environmental and safety
concerns while providing a productive area for the com-
munity. This approach highlights the importance of trans-
forming mining-impacted land into valuable resources for
agricultural purposes, ensuring both ecological and human
health (Figures 4 and 5).
Socio-Economic Integration
CIEMAN emphasizes the potential for eco-tourism as a
strategy to foster community engagement and economic
resilience in post-mining regions. This example envisions
the upper terrain being developed as a hiking and recre-
ational area, with interpretive trails that highlight the site’s
transformation. Similar initiatives in Peru have reported
significant increases in local income due to tourism
(CIEMAN, 2023 World Bank, 2020).
Practical Case: Closure of Abandoned
Facilities—San Agustín
The work was carried out over 3 hectares of land, where
waste rock dumps, mine shafts, and installations of the
Figure 3. San Agustín Tailings After (CIEMAN, 2023) Figure 4. Lola Atahualpa Before (CIEMAN, 2023)
Figure 5. Lola Atahualpa After (CIEMAN, 2023)
transforming impacted terrains into productive or recre-
ational areas.
The upper layer, enriched with topsoil, will facilitate
the growth of long-stem plants like eucalyptus or other
native species, known for their phytoremediation poten-
tial. Research by Fernández and Morales (2022) shows that
native vegetation can stabilize soils and prevent erosion, an
essential step for preparing the site for tourism and agricul-
tural activities.
• Monitoring Plan: Soil and water samples will be
analyzed periodically to confirm contamination lev-
els meet permissible thresholds for agricultural and
recreational use. Satellite-based remote sensing could
also track vegetative health and soil stability.
Practical Case
As a notable case of mine closure, the Lola Atahualpa proj-
ect in Hualgayoc, Cajamarca, addresses the rehabilitation
of over 20 abandoned components spread across more than
8 hectares, including underground workings and waste
rock dumps. The project was developed in the villages of
Tumbacucho and Molinopampa, located in the district and
province of Hualgayoc.
The project involved comprehensive risk management,
including land reclamation for agricultural use and com-
munity benefit. This was achieved through earthworks to
reshape the terrain and the application of geomembranes to
ensure environmental protection. The removal and securing
of hazardous materials, along with the restoration of sur-
rounding areas, helped mitigate environmental and safety
concerns while providing a productive area for the com-
munity. This approach highlights the importance of trans-
forming mining-impacted land into valuable resources for
agricultural purposes, ensuring both ecological and human
health (Figures 4 and 5).
Socio-Economic Integration
CIEMAN emphasizes the potential for eco-tourism as a
strategy to foster community engagement and economic
resilience in post-mining regions. This example envisions
the upper terrain being developed as a hiking and recre-
ational area, with interpretive trails that highlight the site’s
transformation. Similar initiatives in Peru have reported
significant increases in local income due to tourism
(CIEMAN, 2023 World Bank, 2020).
Practical Case: Closure of Abandoned
Facilities—San Agustín
The work was carried out over 3 hectares of land, where
waste rock dumps, mine shafts, and installations of the
Figure 3. San Agustín Tailings After (CIEMAN, 2023) Figure 4. Lola Atahualpa Before (CIEMAN, 2023)
Figure 5. Lola Atahualpa After (CIEMAN, 2023)