ABSTRACT
This paper has focused on relevance of mineral resources as regards the issue of sustainable industrial growth. Theoretical assumptions are made that underlie reliable delivery of minerals. History is given of the mineral mining industries in the Czech Republic. The authors analysed availability of selected raw materials and identified possible risks. The importance of minerals is relative to time, which fact has been highlighted. As such, possible future utilisations of minerals are put in context with the mine abandonment methods, and recommendations are made and action proposed for the choice of the best mine closure and abandonment practice. The main result of contribution is new approach to the mine closure taking into account possible future utilization.
