Collection
Sustainable Water Management in Mining
Addressing the challenges and complexities of water management in the mining industry is paramount to both the environmental integrity and sustainability of mining operations. This special Collection sheds light on the rising concerns associated with the use of water in all aspects of the mining cycle and its eventual release to the environment. We invite papers from a variety of disciplines to provide context on this finite and irreplaceable resource as we pivot to reuse and water treatment strategies for the continued viability of mineral extraction and processing. We also want to cover theoretical advancements and real-world applications to ground those advancements, as well as regulatory concerns and societal implications.
Editors
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Dale F. Rucker, Ph.D.
Dr. Dale Rucker is a hydrogeologist and geophysicist who has worked for hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. in Tucson, AZ for nearly 20 years. For the last decade he has been investigating the flow of solution through leach piles and dumps using geophysics. He has served on the boards of several professional societies, convened special conference sessions on mining operations, publishes frequently, and was the editor-in-chief for the Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics.
