Objectives

• Increased protection of the environment against the impact of mine drainage and related activities
• Improved utilisation of mine waters
• Improved technology and economy of mine drainage operations
• Improved exploitation of mineral deposits consistent with the desirable standards of safety against water hazards

Aims

• To promote the development of science and technology concerned with water in mining
• To promote, develop and coordinate cooperation among persons and organisations of different countries, engaged in scientific or engineering work in the field of mine water problems and related sciences
• To encourage and facilitate research, education and training related to all scientific and practical problems of water in mining and allied operations
• To promote implementation of improved technology to mine drainage practice
• To promote exchange of scientific and engineering information
• To encourage the exchange of visits of persons between the countries, either as individuals or teams
• To organise international meetings and to promote regional and national conferences and symposia with international participation
• To promote publication and distribution of papers and discussions relating to the objectives of IMWA