It was foreseen that there would be challenges with the current short term treatment of AMD within the Western, Eastern and Central Basins. The Department of Environmental Affairs granted exemption for the construction and operation of the High Density Sludge Plants in the Western, Eastern and Central Basins and the discharge of neutralised AMD (in […]
Cradle of Humankind residents fear sinkholes, groundwater contamination from toxic acid mine drainage | Mail & Gaurdian
Western Basin AMD Plant Significantly Affected by Recent Heavy Rains
Modern Mining December 2022 edition – FSE’s comments on the Jagersfontein TSF failure and closure
Refer to pages 26 to 28 of the latest edition of Modern Mining for the article. “The Jagersfontein tragedy that took place in September has shone the spotlight on the increasing rate of tailings dams’ failures and the impact such incidents have on lives, infrastructure and the environment. According to Mariette Liefferink, CEO of the […]
FSE in the news
On the 25th of November 2022, Dr. Wendy Royal, Professor Emeritus, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Film Selection and Bonus Content Lead, South African Film Festival and Education without Borders wrote: “Dear Mariette, Sylvia, Jamie & Yvette, I just wanted to update you on SaffCanada 2022. The Festival was a great success, raising $54,000.00 net for Education without Borders to provide educational opportunities […]
The FSE’s presentation at the Benchmarks Foundation’s Annual Conference on Mine Closure
The FSE presented at the Benchmarks Foundation’s Annual Conference on Mine Closure on the 19th of October, 2022 on the legal matrix and complexities pertaining to Mine Closure. The recording of the presentation can be accessed at: FSE Presentation: Benchmarks Foundation
SABC 2: Blue Gold documentary series
Interview with Mariette Liefferink from the FSE.
The FSE presented at the Mine Health and Dust Network
Presentation available below.
The World Got Diamonds. A Mining Town Got Buried in Sludge | The New York Times
Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price. Sept. 23, 2022Updated 8:39 a.m. ET When a dam at a diamond mine burst in September in Jagersfontein, South Africa, it coated houses, cars […]