The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Dejan Bogdanović 

REVIEW PAPER

ANALYSIS OF MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT

DOI: 10.46793/SEMSIE25.233B
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Abstract:

Underground coal mines pose numerous risks of accidents and environmental hazards. The dangers to soil, surface water and groundwater are particularly noteworthy. For this reason, various measures must be taken to monitor, control and mitigate the environmental impact of mining activities. These measures ensure compliance with regulations, protect natural resources and promote sustainable mining practices. The paper discusses ten groups of key measures: air quality measures, water management measures, waste management measures, land reclamation and remediation measures, noise and vibration control measures, energy efficiency and carbon management measures, environmental monitoring and compliance measures, community and stakeholder engagement measures, health and safety measures, and innovative technologies and best practices. The AHP method was used for analysis. The ranking process was performed by workers and managers of different underground coal mines in Serbia using the group decision method. The findings reveal a clear differentiation among individual mitigation measures. Furthermore, the results underscore the significance of the analytical process in facilitating informed decision-making for both management and workers, enabling the identification of the most critical measures to minimize the environmental impact of underground coal mining.

Keywords:

Mine environment; Measures for mitigation; AHP; Underground coal mine

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This paper is supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia pursuant to agreement № 451-03-137/2025-03/200131 with the University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor.

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