Strategies for a responsible future

Strategies for a Responsible Future: Towards Green Mining discusses how the mining industry can evolve towards more sustainable models without compromising its economic viability. Through a technical and practical approach, the book addresses the environmental and social impacts of mining, comparing subway and open-pit mining, and incorporating key concepts such as circular economy, green logistics, responsible use of inputs, tailings management, mine backfill and early mine closure.The book integrates real cases, technological trends, international regulations and strategies for optimizing the mining life cycle, demonstrating that sustainability is not an additional cost, but an opportunity to improve efficiency, reduce risks and strengthen the relationship with communities. Aimed at professionals, students and decision-makers, this book seeks to raise awareness and offer concrete tools for a mining industry aligned with the environmental and energy challenges of the 21st century.