All mines face water management challenges. Adopting leading practice water management strategies can help reduce both operational and strategic risks._x000D_
While many of the water issues faced by underground mines are the same as other operations, underground mining presents some unique water management challenges._x000D_
In this paper we review trends in underground mining, water use and associated water issues. We then compile a structured set of strategic and operational risks that are pertinent to underground operations. The causes, threats, opportunities and measures for controlling or mitigating the risks are summarised. The risk compilation could provide an addendum for underground operations to the Australian governments leading practice water management handbook._x000D_
FORMAL CITATION:Moran, C J, Vink, S and Greig, G, 2011. Underground mining and water management, in Proceedings 11th AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference , pp 267-274 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).