Challenges to Sustainability in the Brazilian Mining Sector

This study aimed to identify and validate the main challenges to be overcome for the promotion of sustainability in the Brazilian from the perspective of mining professionals. The research strategies employed were a systematic review of the literature and a survey. The data collected was processed using Lawshe’s quantitative method. The questionnaire was answered by 53 experts, and 8 of the 11 challenges identified in the literature were validated. The results highlight insufficient water resource management, a lack of technology, difficulties in implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices, and misalignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global challenges, such as emissions control and renewable energy integration, were not validated, indicating a possible disconnect between international priorities and local realities. Therefore, the findings reinforce the need for robust public policies, technological innovation, and participatory governance, adapted to the Brazilian context. The study contributes to literature by incorporating the views of industry professionals, providing input for corporate and regulatory strategies.