What is the Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority?
The Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA) is an independent authority working with community, industry and government. The MLRA facilitates the rehabilitation of declared mine sites to work collaboratively towards safe, stable and sustainable landforms for the beneficial use of future generations.
“We facilitate equitable, informed mine rehabilitation outcomes for all.”
-
Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Floor Heave
Read more: Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Floor Heave‘Floor heave refers to the upward movement of a mine’s floor caused by pressure from underlying aquifers. This ground movement can destabilise mine batters and surrounding areas.’ These fact sheets were created to assist with understanding the complex topic of mine rehabilitation. Accessible version of the fact sheet below
-
Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Block Slide
Read more: Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Block Slide‘Ground movement in the Latrobe Valley declared mines can occur for various reasons, with block sliding being a significant risk to the stability of mine batters and land near the void edges.’ These fact sheets were created to assist with understanding the complex topic of mine rehabilitation. Accessible version of…
-
Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Fire
Read more: Key Hazards Series – Fact sheet – Fire‘Coal, a combustible material, becomes a potential fire hazard when exposed through mining. Fire is a significant hazard in coal mines globally.’ These fact sheets were created by the MLRA to assist with understanding the complex topic of mine rehabilitation. Accessible version of the fact sheet below
Looking for more? Watch the entire A Changing Landscape series on our YouTube channel.