Expanded populations increase potable and agriculture water use, as well as all other needs for clean water including mining. These pressures have focused International Network for Acid Prevention's (INAP's) efforts to foster best practice to maintain water quality throughout the mining industry. In addition, INAP is committed to assist in building capacity of all stakeholders whether they be large or small operators, regulators or communities through relevant research, information transfer and continuous improvement of operational and remedial practice.INAP is recognized for its effort in the prevention and mitigation of acid-rock drainage (ARD) through the publication of the GARD Guide, a global best practice guide for ARD prevention. A key element to the success of INAP has been their partnership and support by the Global Alliance, a network of regional orgainzation committed ARD prevention and sustainable mining. To increase INAP's influence and further promote these best practices, we are commited to expanding our partnerships not only with the Global Alliance; but with other like organizations including governmental and non-governmental agencies to educate stakeholders through short courses and on-line presentations. To support its use, we are producing an on-line PDF file of the GARD Guide to allow users to print hard copies of the document. We are also continually updating the GARD Guide with new and relevant information and best practice.Recognizing the value of inputs from all partners and stakeholders, INAP hosted a "Path Forward Symposium" at the 9~(th) ICARD, where excellent recommendations were proposed and compiled into a report that was used by INAP in its strategic planning process. We look forward to further outstanding suggestions from all stakeholders to assist INAP in its path forward in supporting the mining industry in its sustainable development.
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