“The government has postponed its R10 billion long term solution for acid mine drainage, which involves turning partially treated acidic mining water into potable or industrial water through desalination and selling it to consumers…” Download the full article below.
Comments on Cold Gold Trading (Pty) Ltd – GP30/5/1/1/2(10668)PR, GP30/5/1/1/2(10657)PR, GP30/5/1/1/2(10669)PR Application
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“These mine dumps are destroying us” – Mail & Guardian
“It’s mid-morning on the West Rand’s polluted goldfields and a cold wind blows clouds of fine dust from towering, barren mine dumps…” Download and read the full article below.
Q&A Jozi Gold film with Sylvia Vollenhoven & Mariette Liefferink | SAFF 2021
Mine Closure – Ezulwini struggles to get closure certificate
“Ensuring that mine closure incorporates all the relevant elements of safety, health and environment, as well as the associated cost, is a legal requirement. And while some companies are often quick to liquidate their operations once they’ve reached their end of life, the more conscious miner goes the extra mile to ensure that all the […]
Acid Mine Drainage – A yoke around SA’s neck
“Acid mine drainage (AMD)continues to pose a serious challenge to the country. SAMining caught up with CEO of the Federation for a Sustainable Environment, Mariette Liefferink, to find out about the latest developments related to the short- and long-term solutions to AMD…” ~ Article by Nelendhre Moodley. Download the article below.
Dept of Mineral Resources and Energy: Publication of the Draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2021 for Public Comment
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RONDAVELSKRAAL, GROOT MARICO: FSE’s COMMENTS
Download the FSE’s comments on the prospecting right application within all portions of the farm Rondavelskraal in Groot Marico.
FSE’s Comments on Monte Cristo Commercial Park’s Application for Environmental Authorisation – Comments and Response Report
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