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Thematic analysis of mining hazards and solutions to eliminate them from the perspective of jurisprudence

Document Type : Original Research Paper

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1 Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran

2 Faculty of Mining, Petroleum and Geophysics Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran,

10.22044/jme.2025.16753.3289

Abstract

The risks associated with mining activities constitute a critical area of inquiry within Islamic jurisprudence, particularly because mineral resources serve as strategic assets that significantly influence global economic stability. A rigorous examination of these hazards through a jurisprudential framework underscores the necessity of formulating effective, ethically grounded strategies for their mitigation to ensure the responsible and equitable exploitation of mineral reserves. In modern industrial contexts, mining operations are increasingly confronted with a wide spectrum of hazards, ranging from physical and chemical risks to environmental, social, and health-related challenges, each of which poses substantial threats to human welfare, ecological integrity, and the sustainability of natural resources. Employing an analytical–descriptive methodology, this study systematically investigates these hazards and contextualizes them within established jurisprudential principles. Through this alignment, the article proposes comprehensive strategies—including targeted education, heightened awareness, expert consultation, continuous evaluation, and robust monitoring mechanisms —to reduce or eliminate mining-related risks throughout the processes of policy formulation, legislative development, and operational implementation. Adherence to these jurisprudentially informed measures not only minimizes potential harm to individuals and the environment but also ensures the provision of appropriate remedies and compensation in cases involving negligence or procedural lapses. Consequently, the study emphasizes that employers, mine proprietors, technical supervisors, mining personnel, and governmental authorities each bear distinct and critical responsibilities in the collective effort to mitigate and ultimately eliminate mining hazards.

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Journal of Mining and Environment
Volume 17, Issue 5
July and August 2026
Pages 1887-1898
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