Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly applied in mining and civil engineering to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This study reviews the current state of VR applications in these industries, highlighting its potential to improve occupational health and safety (OHS), reduce accidents, and minimize environmental impacts. VR is used for training, design, simulation, and monitoring processes, offering immersive and interactive experiences that enhance learning and decision-making. In mining, VR is applied for education, design, simulation, and occupational safety, enabling safer training environments and better risk analysis. In construction, VR supports design, simulation, and safety training, improving project planning and reducing on-site risks. The study identifies research gaps and outlines future directions for VR in these fields, emphasizing the need for further exploration of its applications and integration into industry practices. VR is seen as a transformative tool with significant potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining and construction. The study concludes that VR will play a key role in the future of these industries, contributing to safer and more efficient work environments.Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly applied in mining and civil engineering to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This study reviews the current state of VR applications in these industries, highlighting its potential to improve occupational health and safety (OHS), reduce accidents, and minimize environmental impacts. VR is used for training, design, simulation, and monitoring processes, offering immersive and interactive experiences that enhance learning and decision-making. In mining, VR is applied for education, design, simulation, and occupational safety, enabling safer training environments and better risk analysis. In construction, VR supports design, simulation, and safety training, improving project planning and reducing on-site risks. The study identifies research gaps and outlines future directions for VR in these fields, emphasizing the need for further exploration of its applications and integration into industry practices. VR is seen as a transformative tool with significant potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining and construction. The study concludes that VR will play a key role in the future of these industries, contributing to safer and more efficient work environments.