The mining industry is one of the most important components of the industrial sector because it provides essential raw materials such as coal, metals, and minerals that support manufacturing, energy production, and infrastructure development. However, along with its economic benefits, mining activities create significant environmental and occupational hazards that affect ecosystems, workers, and nearby communities. These hazards arise during different stages of mining, including exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, and waste disposal. Understanding these risks is crucial for developing safer industrial practices and sustainable resource management. Environmental hazards associated with mining are extensive and often long-lasting. One of the most serious impacts is land degradation. Surface mining methods, such as open-pit and strip mining, involve removing large amounts of soil and vegetation to access mineral deposits beneath the earth’s surface. This process destroys natural habitats, reduces biodiversity, and alters landscapes permanently. Forests and agricultural lands may be cleared, leading to soil erosion and loss of fertile land. Even after mining operations end, restoring the land to its original condition can be difficult and expensive. Water pollution is another major environmental hazard. Mining operations frequently produce waste materials containing toxic substances such as heavy metals, acids, and chemicals. When these pollutants enter nearby rivers, lakes, or groundwater systems, they contaminate water resources used for drinking, agriculture, and aquatic life. Acid mine drainage is a common problem, especially in coal and metal mining, where exposed sulfide minerals react with air and water to produce sulfuric acid. This acidic water dissolves harmful metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic, which can spread through water systems and harm ecosystems and human health. Contaminated water can cause fish deaths, damage crops, and create long-term health risks for communities. Air pollution also results from mining activities. Dust particles released during blasting, drilling, crushing, and transportation of minerals contribute to air contamination. These fine particles can travel long distances and affect air quality in surrounding regions. Additionally, mining machinery and processing plants release harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. Coal mining is particularly associated