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Argyle Diamonds Sustainability Actions

Mining ceased in 2020

Mining at Argyle ended in November 2020 after 37 years of operation. The site then entered a closure process that included a six-month make-safe period and a longer rehabilitation program. The available information frames the current sustainability work around dismantling infrastructure, reshaping the land, and preparing the former mine for environmental recovery rather than ongoing extraction.

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Rehabilitation underway

The former mine is being rehabilitated with a stated focus on landform profiling, revegetation, and the restoration of a self-sustaining ecosystem. The operator reported that 2,000 hectares of land are to be rehabilitated, with closure work on track for completion of infrastructure removal, land reshaping, and revegetation in 2026. Ongoing monitoring of environmental outcomes is expected after the main works are finished.

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Recycling and revegetation

Closure activities have included recycling materials from the processing plant and collecting seed for revegetation. The available update states that 34,000 tonnes of steel from infrastructure removal were sent offsite for recycling, and 11,000 kilograms of seed were collected to support revegetation. These measures indicate a waste recovery and habitat restoration approach during decommissioning.

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Traditional Owner engagement

The closure process has involved work with the seven Traditional Owner family groups signatory to the Argyle Participation Agreement. The operator says more than 35% of the total site works and services scope is being delivered by Traditional Owner businesses. The site also references cultural heritage protection, annual Traditional Owner tours, and formal welcome ceremonies as part of its closure and safety processes.

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Community transition planning

The operator states that it has worked with local communities, businesses, and government to understand the impacts of closure and prepare for the transition after nearly four decades of mining. The closure narrative emphasises social and economic adjustment alongside environmental rehabilitation, suggesting that community engagement has been part of the mine’s end-of-life planning.

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