HG9 - Mine void water resource issues in Western Australia

Research and analysis
A report on the potential impacts on groundwater resources of mine voids extending below the water table.
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This report evaluates the potential impacts on groundwater resources throughout Western Australia of those mine voids extending below the water table.

It provides an overview of the mine void issue, the creation of pit lakes and associated hydrogeological processes, an assessment of the potential impacts on groundwater resources, and water management considerations at mine closure.

Please download the document below.