Hydrochemical Dynamics and Environmental Impacts of Mining on Water Quality
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 608
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mine hydrogeology and engineering geology; mine geological disasters; mine envi-ronmental disasters; mine water disaster prevention; overburden failure caused by mining; coal mining under water-containing environments
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Dear Colleagues,
Mining activities are essential for resource extraction but pose significant risks to groundwater systems, a critical global freshwater resource. The release of contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, acids, sulfates, radionuclides) from active and abandoned mines alters natural hydrogeochemical processes, leading to the long-term degradation of groundwater quality. Understanding the mechanisms of contaminant release, transport, and transformation, as well as the resulting hydrochemical evolution, is vital for environmental protection, sustainable mining practices, and effective remediation strategies. The basin-scale analysis and modeling of these processes are crucial for predicting impacts, guiding mitigation efforts, and safeguarding water security. With advances in interdisciplinary approaches—including geochemical modeling, isotopic tracing, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and real-time monitoring technologies—there are new opportunities that can be used to deepen our understanding of mining-induced hydrochemical dynamics.
Despite progress, fundamental challenges remain in predicting contaminant behavior, assessing long-term evolution, and developing scalable remediation solutions for mining-affected aquifers. The purpose of this Special Issue is to present cutting-edge research on the impacts of mining on groundwater quality and hydrochemical evolution. We seek contributions that advance theoretical frameworks, methodological innovations, field validation, and technological applications in this critical field.
Dr. Qiqing Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- resource extraction
- geochemical modeling
- water–rock interaction
- mining-induced hydrochemical dynamics
- water quality
- environmental protection
- impact of mining on aquifers
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