MINING AND WATER: Hydrological cycle -- Surface water disruption -- Groundwater disruption -- Water and coal preparation -- Mining and improvement of water resources -- CONTAMINATED MINE DRAINAGE: Acid mine drainage and mine water chemistry -- Salinity -- Environmental impact of mine water discharges -- PREVENTION OF MINE DRAINAGE OR WATER CONTAMINATION: Barrier methods -- Mine inundation and submergence of wastes -- Alkaline treatments -- Bactericides -- Phosphate coatings -- Comparison between different preventive methods -- ACTIVE TREATMENT OF MINE WATER: Chemical treatment -- Biological treatment -- Treatment of saline waters -- PASSIVE TREATMENT OF MINE WATER: Constructed wetlands -- Anoxic limestone drains -- Selection and integration of passive treatment systems -- WATER RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT: Planning -- Assessment of abandoned mines -- Water resource management system -- Assessment of treatment options.
