Innovative Approaches to Mine Water Management: Monitoring, Remediation, and Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

The exploitation of mineral resources often leads to unintended environmental consequences, particularly in the form of mine water contamination. The complex and dynamic nature of mine water, with its varied chemical composition and wide range of pollutants, presents significant challenges for both understanding and remediation. This contamination can occur through various pathways, including acid mine drainage, heavy metal leaching, and the release of toxic substances into local water systems. The severity of these impacts depends not only on the nature of the mining activities but also on the local geological, hydrological, and ecological conditions, making each mining area unique in its environmental challenges.

We welcome your insights on the treatment and prevention of mine water. Mine water poses unique challenges due to its complex origins and the varying regional environments, resulting in diverse aquatic ecosystems within mining basins and significant technical difficulties in remediation. This Special Issue focuses on analyzing the causes of water quality degradation in mining areas caused by mine water, exploring monitoring and early warning technologies, developing instruments and monitoring platforms, and discussing targeted remediation technologies, materials, and equipment.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Feng
Prof. Dr. Baogang Zhang
Guest Editors

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