Green Technologies in Mining: Practices and Adoption Challenges
摘要
Traditional mining activities generate massive volumes of waste, contributing significantly to the degradation of the surrounding environment. To mitigate these environmental effects and achieve sustainable mining, green technology integration is critical for ensuring long-term environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and economic performance in the mining industry, as well as responding to global environmental issues and regulatory pressures. Green technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy in mines have helped in lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption overall. Improved waste management has also helped make mining operations more sustainable. This study focuses on the different practices of green mining technologies, which significantly lower energy use and minimize ecological disturbances associated with traditional mining methods, and the challenges associated with their adoption. However, the implementation of these green technologies faces significant challenges. One such major challenge is the initial high financial investment, which makes the transition financially burdensome for the majority of traditional mining businesses. Successful incorporation of green mining technology not only prevents environmental and health risks but also promotes operational sustainability and economic feasibility in the mining sector, highlighting the importance of taking active steps to counter such transition issues.