ABSTRACT
This study explores the shift to sustainable energy in the mining sector, analysing obstacles and strategies for improved sustainable development. It uses a qualitative multi-level perspective (MLP) review of 13 empirical studies from Google Scholar, covering literature from 2012 to 2023. The review highlights the urgent need for the mining sector to adopt sustainable energy sources due to its reliance on fossil fuels and the environmental impacts of renewable sources like hydroelectricity. The study identifies financial, policy, and technical barriers hindering this transition. It advocates a holistic approach involving collaboration between government, mining companies, and stakeholders to overcome these challenges through financial incentives, policy reform, and education on sustainable energy practices. Transitioning to sustainable energy can enhance economic viability, sustainable infrastructure development and environmental sustainability in the mining sector in developing countries like Zambia.
