Environmental sustainability in mining industry: A systematic review of economy perspective for achieving sustainability development goals

The mining industry plays a significant role in the global economy but also has a considerable impact on the environment. This research aims to systematically review the economic perspective on environmental sustainability within the mining industry, particularly in the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method following the PRISMA protocol, this study analyzed 17 publications from the Scopus database published between 2019 and 2024. The main focus areas include five economic perspectives: productivity, diversification, resilience, innovation, and efficiency. The review's results indicate a growing academic interest in environmental sustainability in the mining sector, with an increase in publications in 2023 and 2024. The resilience perspective dominates scientific discussions, followed by innovation, efficiency, and productivity. However, a significant research gap exists in the area of diversification, which is crucial for reducing economic dependence on a single commodity or market. The implications of this study highlight the importance of a multidimensional approach in the sustainability policies and practices of the mining industry. Diversification strategies, technological innovation, energy efficiency, and social resilience are vital pillars for achieving economically and environmentally sustainable mining. Further research is necessary to explore how diversification strategies can be effectively implemented to enhance economic resilience and support the attainment of the SDGs.