Green mining techniques for environmental protection and sustainable development

Subject Areas : Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of all specializations

Somayeh Baharlouei Yancheshmeh ¹

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Received: 2024-12-30 Accepted : 2025-02-11 Published : 2025-04-15

Keywords: Green mining, Environment, Sustainable development,

Abstract :

With the development and exploitation of mines, environmental problems and related phenomena have gradually become apparent, some of which have led to very harmful consequences for human and natural communities. Therefore, the balanced relationship among the three factors of 'resource extraction, environmental protection, and sustainable development of mining areas' is a very important topic that is referred to as green extraction in the development of countries' resources in the twenty-first century. The green extraction aims to reduce the environmental impacts of mining by utilizing more efficient technologies and minimizing waste. This approach emphasizes the use of renewable energy sources, recycling, and the development of innovative solutions.  The green extraction allows for the extraction of all useful minerals while minimizing mineral waste. In fact, the aim of this concept is to ensure access to mineral resources for future generations, which requires long-term investment in mineral exploration supported by the government, research in mineral systems, and the development of exploration techniques. Communities, governments, and investors should not allow unsustainable mining companies to operate in the future. The mining industry and companies must address social, ecological, and technical issues by employing comprehensive concepts such as the green mining concept in order to obtain their social license to operate.

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