WEBINAR
Legacy mine rehabilitation economics: Managing environmental risk while preserving future value
Friday 22nd May at 12:30pm
About this Webinar
We are pleased to be joined by John Forwood, Chief Investment Officer with Lowell Resources Funds Management. John is joining us to discuss the complexities of valuing legacy mine sites, weighing environmental liabilities against potential future asset value.
Closed mine sites aren’t necessarily “done”, they are long-term environmental liabilities with real rehabilitation obligations and uncertain costs. But they can also be assets, with many mines being restarted years down the track due to changing commodity prices and technology. This session explores how old mines are commonly re-evaluated for their future potential and how mechanisms like bonds and rehabilitation funds can shape closure decisions, reduce legacy risk and still allow flexibility if the site value changes over time.
Our Speakers
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Richard Campbell
Managing Director, HydroTerra
Richard Campbell is an entrepreneur with a strong expertise in environmental monitoring, combining a strong understanding of monitoring applications with the capabilities of modern technologies. His early career in geology, hydrogeology and environmental science underpins his work across a wide range of industries.
Richard has built and led HydroTerra into a high-quality monitoring company, supported by skilled engineers, scientists and a strong network of technology partners. His integrated knowledge of applications and technology has enabled the delivery of innovative, automated and cutting-edge monitoring solutions.
John Forwood
Chief Investment Officer, Lowell Resources Funds Management
John is a qualified lawyer and geologist experienced in the resources sector. He had 17 years of resource financing experience with RMB Resources, including 13 years as a manager of the Telluride Fund.
At RMB Resources, he acted as a principal financier of equity, structured quasi-equity and project finance to the junior resources sector.
John also has 5 years' experience in exploration and development geology in Australia, Tanzania and Indonesia.
Previously, he qualified with a major Australian law firm to practice as a barrister and solicitor. He has been CIO of the Lowell Resources Fund since 2016.
Join Our Live Webinar
Evaluating the rehabilitation economics of legacy mines
Be part of the session and learn about the following:
- How environmental liabilities and rehabilitation obligations impact mine value
- Why closed mines can still hold future economic potential
- The role of changing commodity prices and new technology in mine restarts
- Understanding the challenges of re-evaluating old mine sites for future opportunities
- The influence of rehabilitation bonds and closure funds on decision-making
- Strategies for reducing long-term legacy and environmental risk
📆 Fri 22nd May 2026
🕐 12:30 PM AEDT
🎓 Gain 1 CPD Point for attending this webinar