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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Hydrogeology
  • Mining Engineering

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  • Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is gaining traction in the mining sector for managing surplus water and mitigating dewatering effects.
  • Mines, particularly in arid regions, utilize MAR for water management, environmental preservation, and regulatory compliance (zero surface discharge).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of MAR in the mining industry.
  • To inventory current and prospective MAR use in 27 mines.
  • To identify key factors, challenges, and strategies for successful MAR implementation in mining.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and case study analysis of MAR in mining operations.
  • Inventory of 27 mines employing or considering MAR.
  • Analysis of factors influencing MAR feasibility, including water volumes, hydrogeology, and economics.

Main Results:

  • MAR is implemented via infiltration basins or bore injection, primarily in arid/semi-arid regions.
  • Common challenges include groundwater mounding, well clogging, and inter-mine interactions.
  • Successful mitigation involves predictive modeling, monitoring, facility rotation, water treatment, and strategic siting.

Conclusions:

  • MAR is a viable and sustainable tool for mine water management, with potential for accelerated post-closure groundwater recovery.
  • Strategic upfront planning and improved information sharing are crucial for maximizing MAR benefits and increasing its adoption.
  • Mines are expanding MAR capacity, indicating its proven success and growing importance in the industry.