《礦井水與環境》創刊于1981年(作為《國際礦井水雜志》)，它提出了與評價、預測、預防或控制采礦作業中的水問題及其對環境的影響有關的技術問題和實際問題的獨到見解。該雜志和它的讀者都是跨學科的。發表的論文傳達了該領域的研究人員和實踐者的新技術信息。覆蓋范圍包括實驗室和現場實驗、建模工作、相關現場的研究、新技術的技術評估和工程應用。

Founded in 1981 (as the International Journal of Mine Water), Mine Water and the Environment presents original contributions addressing technical questions and practical issues related to the evaluation, prediction, prevention, or control of water problems at mining operations or their impact on the environment. Both the journal and its audience are interdisciplinary. Published papers convey new technical information by and for researchers and practitioners in this field. Coverage includes laboratory and field experiments, modeling efforts, studies of relevant field sites, technical evaluations of new technology, and engineering applications.