and the potential pollution of water resources. Thus, coordination between the mining and water sectors is key. A number … of instruments to that end have been devised, which aim to mitigate the negative impacts of mining on water resources and … governmental procedures (i.e. mining licensing and approval of EIAs) are made more transparent and accountable; • public …

19th Century. With mining activity having ceased in the Ruhr region, it has been possible to discharge wastewater via …