Adopting Sustainable Water-Waste Management Operations in the Mining Sector: An Integrated Research

Considering the substantial environmental impact and consequences of resource conservation, sustainable water waste management in the mining industry is paramount. Transparency and practical methods for resolving water management issues are frequently lacking in current practices. To comply with legal requirements, lessen environmental impact, and encourage wise resource use, it is necessary to investigate and practice sustainable water waste management solutions. This study investigated sustainable water waste management practices in mining using a qualitative approach through case study methodology. A purposeful sampling technique was used to collect verifiable and varied case studies during the literature review and thematic analysis from various mining operations worldwide. The study's findings show the different degrees of environmental regulation compliance and the adoption of responsible practices with the execution of the proposed framework, revealing various water waste management solutions used by mining corporations. The selected case studies provide information on novel reporting initiatives and cutting-edge technologies that support more sustainable water management. The sector has made some strides towards more responsible water waste management, but there are still gaps in openness, data verification, and coordination. Overall, this study emphasizes the significance of sustainable water waste management in the mining industry and the requirement for proactive actions to overcome the associated difficulties. According to the study, attaining sustainable water waste management requires open reporting, regulatory compliance, and technology integration, as well as promoting ethical mining practices and encouraging the sector to use proposed frameworks that emphasize resource efficiency and environmental preservation.