Importancia de la Implantación de un Modelo Jurídico de Economía Circular para la Prevención y Recirculación Sostenible de los Drenajes Ácidos de Mina (DAM)

Abstract

The hypothesis guiding this research posits that implementing a circular economy legal model for managing acid mine drainage (AMD) in Colombia is an essential tool for ensuring the sustainability of mining activity. It is based on the premise that the lack of specific regulations has perpetuated fragmented and ineffective solutions, generating environmental liabilities that are difficult to remediate. Under this assumption, the circular economy offers a transformative framework that allows waste to be converted into resources, optimizes water use, and reduces negative impacts on ecosystems and communities. The hypothesis proposes that integrating principles of prevention, extended producer responsibility, and recirculation into a binding legal model will strengthen legal certainty, promote technological innovation, and consolidate environmental governance. Consequently, the mining sector can move toward a balance between economic development, environmental protection, and social well-being.