RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Dirner, Vojtech A1 Kulová, Eliška A1 Polínková, Kateřina T1 Environmantal Ipact of Mining JF Acta Mechanica Slovaca YR 2014 VO 18 IS 3 SP 56 OP 67 DO 10.21496/ams.2014.031 UL https://www.actamechanica.sk/artkey/ams-201403-0007.php AB This paper deals with the impact of mining on the environment. Coal mining is still among the most widespread and most intense mining activity, which disturbs the landscape around us. For many countries, including the Czech republic, deposits of raw materials play an important role, especially for purposes of producing electricity and thermal energy. Part sof these problem are: the monitoring, environmental impacts assesment of exploration and mining activities and waste disposal mining, which may significantly contribute to the environmental protection in the future.