Ключевые слова
data scarcity
research gap
safety issues in Pakistan’s mining industry
lack of technology
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Аннотация
The coal mining sector in Pakistan is a key contributor towards the socio-economic uplift of the mineral sector, as well as the country's energy needs and social security. Data scarcity related to the mining accidents results in recurring fatalities and injuries, costing lives, money, and time, making the ongoing coal mining operations more risky, expensive, and complex. Research regarding the underlying factors culminating in accidents is indispensable to understanding the subject matter well and overcoming it by devising effective strategies accordingly. Hence, without the provision of relevant data, it becomes impossible to investigate the underlying dynamics, consequences, and remedial measures of mine accidents. Furthermore, the lack of will to adopt technology further adds to the problems of the mining industry. This study aims to present different aspects that directly and indirectly affect the safety of the underground coal mining industry in Pakistan, namely data scarcity, lack of research, and application of technology. In addition, this study presents the predicted situation of the mining sector in the next 30 years in Pakistan based on the exponential triple smoothing method analysis. Moreover, effective strategies are also proposed to overcome potential safety problems in Pakistan's coal mining industry.
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