Blue mining describes mines that are sustainable, energy-efficient and ergonomic. Furthermore, this new term includes the further use beyond the actual extraction, namely as a possible energy supplier. According to this concept, the mine returns the energy it used during the extraction phase. This concept must therefore be considered over the entire life of a mine or deposit. The defined areas of "sustainability - energy - ergonomics" each come into focus as soon as they are applicable to a respective phase in the deposit cycle. This means that from the beginning of the exploration work until the closure of a mine and beyond, the listed areas "Sustainability - Energy - Ergonomics" each come into focus under the context of the life phase of a deposit.
