Water is essential for any mining activity, but the industry faces many challenges in the management of this precious resource. Yamuna Balasubramaniam and Ashit Panda look at strategies the industry can adopt to effectively manage water in its operations. The mining industry plays a major role in the country's economy, but it faces a number of water management challenges. Water is essential for any mining activity, with the quantity and quality needed depending on the exact nature of the mining activity and the associated process - for example, the water quality can vary from treated sewage to seawater.
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