Our host Andrew Mack sits down with Tara Read, General Manager – Abandoned Mines Program in Western Australia, discussing the program’s evolution, challenges, and achievements over its ten-year history. It highlights the program’s focus on addressing legacy mining issues, particularly abandoned shafts near communities, and its efforts to improve safety, environmental outcomes, and social benefits through rehabilitation and stakeholder engagement.

Tara shares insights into prioritisation strategies, funding mechanisms, and the importance of working with traditional owners to create training and employment opportunities. The conversation underscores the program’s growing impact and commitment to innovative, inclusive approaches to mine closure and community safety.