Mine site rehabilitation in Sierra Leone – A rapid appraisal of selected sites

摘要: The main findings of the field assessment were: •Mine rehabilitation and mine closure planning requires greater prioritisation at all mining sites visited.•There was evidence activities each site to address planning.  •Progressive disturbed land following not widely practiced. •Only a minority have high-risk waste streams or process chemicals that require careful attention; soil substrates many are capable supporting revegetation; climate in Sierra Leone is broadly favourable for successful revegetation. Widespread burning practices present challenges