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Compliance Oversight & Assurance applies owner-side governance to ensure closure activities are delivered transparently, lawfully and in alignment with regulatory and ESG frameworks. It verifies that rehabilitation work, environmental controls and documentation meet the standards required for sign-off and future land use. Through structured monitoring, progress tracking, audit trails and defensible reporting, it reduces the risk of non-compliance, unplanned rework and legacy liability. The emphasis is on traceability, verifiable evidence and confidence that closure outcomes can withstand regulatory, stakeholder and community scrutiny.

Why it matters	Non-compliance during closure exposes owners to legal, financial and environmental risk. Weak controls can result in rework, delayed sign-off and stakeholder challenge, increasing cost and uncertainty. In heavily regulated environments, a lack of defensible evidence can undermine approvals and erode confidence in closure decisions.
Our focus	We oversee closure activities to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks, permit conditions and ESG commitments. This includes monitoring compliance checkpoints, managing documentation and applying structured audit controls that verify outcomes against approved plans and standards.
Outcome	Closure activities that are demonstrably compliant and supported by a transparent evidence base, accelerating approval pathways and reducing exposure to regulatory risk.

Closure governance

Compliance & environmental assurance

Regulatory Compliance Control

Environmental & Social Verification

Reporting & Audit Trails

Risk & Deviation Management

Why it matters	Environmental non-performance or unverified social commitments can compromise licence-to-operate, attract scrutiny and damage long-term land value. Closure often impacts biodiversity, community expectations and heritage, requiring credible oversight to ensure commitments are fulfilled.
Our focus	We monitor environmental performance and social obligations throughout closure, verifying rehabilitation outcomes, stakeholder commitments and residual impacts through structured measurement and documentation. Controls are aligned with ESG frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Outcome	Verifiable environmental and social outcomes that support responsible closure, strengthen stakeholder confidence and protect long-term land value.

Why it matters	Without transparent reporting and audit trails, closure decisions become difficult to justify and vulnerable to dispute. Ambiguity increases risk and weakens regulatory confidence, especially where closure spans multiple contractors or phases.
Our focus	We implement structured reporting frameworks and audit trails that document closure performance, deviations and approvals. This ensures decisions remain evidence-based, traceable and defensible, supporting compliance and sign-off.
Outcome	Clear visibility and auditability of closure delivery, providing owners with a documented pathway to compliance and a defensible position during assessments or challenges.

Why it matters	Unmanaged deviations and emerging risks during closure escalate quickly, leading to cost blowouts, delayed approvals or non-compliance findings. When corrective action is reactive rather than governed, owners face increased uncertainty, reduced control and greater regulatory scrutiny. Early identification and structured mitigation are essential to avoid reputational damage and future liability.
Our focus	We apply disciplined oversight to detect deviations early, assess implications and guide corrective action through governed decision pathways. Risks are evaluated against regulatory requirements, ESG commitments and project constraints, ensuring responses are timely, coordinated and accountable rather than informal or ad-hoc.
Outcome	Closure plans that support land value, community confidence and reduced residual liabilities. This enables more defensible sign-off and strengthens long-term stewardship and regional outcomes beyond operational life.