Assessment of asbestos contamination in soils at
The historical mining of asbestos in South Africa has left a legacy of ownerless and derelict mines. Systematic sampling, coupled with mineralogical analysis via powder XRD with supplementary optical microscopy, represents an effective way to assess asbestos contamination at these mines.
The Rehabilitation and Closure of Mines: A Failure in the …
In the context of mining, rehabilitation refers to the process whereby the damage done by mining operations is repaired to make the land safe and stable. The …
Surface-strip coal mine land rehabilitation planning in South Africa
It is estimated that it would cost almost $3B AUD to rehabilitate the 6000 abandoned mines in South Africa (Auditor-General South Africa, 2009). The long-term treatment of acid mine drainage and the construction and operating fees of plants was excluded in the cost calculation for South Africa.
South Africa
Mining Rehabilitation – A Regulated Activity WA. Werksmans Attorneys. ... (NEMA) and the National Water Act No. 36 of 1998 (NWA) and the Regulations thereto regulate the impacts of mining operations conducted in South Africa on the environment and prescribe statutory duties in respect of, inter alia, environmental standards, the …
Identifying industry practice, barriers, and opportunities …
This is evidenced by the fact that, in major mining jurisdictions like Australia, Brazil, Canada, and South Africa, mines may close prematurely (without being rehabilitated; Laurence, ... we discuss is the absence of regulatory guidelines for long-term land management and liability transfer of closed mines after rehabilitation.
Mine Rehabilitation Design
Setting best practice standards in the rehabilitation design of opencast mines and discard dumps; Expert surface water studies and specialist reports ... on, South Africa. Postal Address: Jones & Wagener, PO Box 1434, Rivonia, South Africa, 2128. Jones & Wagener Centurion / Pretoria. Telephone: + 27 (0) 11 519 0200. Physical Address: 16 ...
Physical hazards of abandoned mines: A review of cases from South Africa
The study also acknowledged the fact that abandoned mines possess different forms of hazards, while very little research has reported on the physical hazards of these mines (especially in South Africa and other low-economy countries).
Challenges and strategies of abandoned mine rehabilitation in South
Examples of these are the rehabilitation of Derelict and Ownerless (D&O) mines in South Africa (Matshusa & Makgae 2014; Cornelissen et al. 2019); United States of America (USA) Abandoned Mine Land ...
The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts of abandoned
These mining activities at times thwart the efforts of rehabilitation at these sites. This article details how artisanal mining operations have frustrated rehabilitation efforts of abandoned mine shafts in the Sutherland goldfield.
Innovating Mineral Exploration: A Sustainable Approach in SA
Within the vibrant framework of South Africa's mining sector, revolutionizing mineral exploration emerges as a pillar of advancement and sustainability, with Pan African Resources (PAR) leading this charge, especially within its established mining rights territories in South Africa and new ventures like the Republic of Sudan, …
Regulation and remediation of the impacts of mine wastes …
A concerning phenomenon in South Africa's mines is the huge quantities of waste generated by the mines. The problem is historical in that there was existing land and water contamination from previo...
Sustainable Innovation in Mine Site Rehabilitation | Mineral Law in Africa
Strict environmental obligations are one of many factors blamed for South Africa's mining sector suffering from a historically low investment point. ... Though mine owners are responsible for funding rehabilitation, mines are routinely abandoned, ...
(PDF) Financial Provisions for Rehabilitation and Closure in South
The legal framework for mine closure and rehabilitation of new and former mine sites in South Africa, including legacy abandoned sites, is comprehensive.
Land Rehabilitation Sustainability | Harmony
Harmony is committed to long-term land rehabilitation to deliver safe, stable and effective landscapes for post-mining uses.
South Africa: R60-Billion Held for Mines that Are Never Closed
A data-driven investigation shows that nearly R60-billion is being held in funds for the rehabilitation of mines across South Africa. Mpumalanga, the country's most important coal-mining province...
GUIDELINES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF INED AND
In South Africa, a guideline for the rehabilitation of land disturbed by surface coal mining was first published by the Chamber of Mines in 1981. This provided excellent guidance …
Legare Mining Services (PTY) LTD
Legare Mining Services (Pty) Ltd is an ambitious emerging mining services company. Our niche market is in services relating to the rehabilitation of old mines and works as well as material (discard and product) handling. Established in 2009, the company soon secured running contracts with a blue chip company, all of which have since been extended.
Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining—With Special Reference to South Africa
Rehabilitation of Gold Mining TSFs (Tailings Dams, Slimes Dams) by Means of Establishing a Dense Vegetative Cover. Mines in South Africa are presently by law obliged to rehabilitate land, such as TSFs, to a post-closure land use in accordance with their environmental management plan (EMP) .
Challenges and strategies of abandoned mine rehabilitation …
A national strategy for the management of abandoned mines in South Africa has been developed and several government-funded programmes are underway …
Mine closure and rehabilitation in South Africa
Mine closure and rehabilitation in South Africa. Successful mine closure and rehabilitation remain seemingly intractable challenge in South Africa despite the existence of …
MINE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, a range of systemic issues bedevils orderly mine closure and rehabilitation. As a result, non-functional end-of-life closure processes manifest as very low levels of certified closure and non-utilisation of rehabilitation funds for the purpose for which they were …
FINANCIAL PROVISIONING FOR REHABILITATION AND …
Executive Summary mates that there are at least 6,000 abandoned mines in SA. The ongoing environmental impact of these mines is a problem for the state and therefore …
Environmental management and rehabilitation under the …
This article considers the environmental regulation of mining under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (the 'MPRDA'), particularly from a biodiversity …
Cenviro Solutions
The Department of Minerals and Resources (DMR) governs mining and exploration activities in South Africa through their legislative requirements to make financial provision for the rehabilitation of the mining and exploration area.
ASB Minerals | Mining and Construction Services | Southern Africa
ASB Minerals is a mining and construction services company in Southern Africa. The Management Team at ASB Minerals consists of more than 100 years experience in Opencast Mining, Underground Mining, Drilling & Blasting Operations, Crushing and Screening, Hydro Mining, Bulk Earthworks, Materials Handling, and Rehabilitation.
Surface-strip coal mine land rehabilitation planning in South Africa
Another example of this includes Chamber of Mines of South Africa and Coaltech Research Association (2007), which is based on Chamber of Mines of South Africa (1981). Resilient maturity was rarely observed in mine rehabilitation guidelines.
POST-MINING REHABILITATION, LAND USE AND …
Sustainable Development in the life of coal mining in South Africa ... POST-MINING REHABILITATION, LAND USE AND POLLUTION AT COLLIERIES IN SOUTH AFRICA D. Limpitlaw1, ...
Mine closure and rehabilitation in South Africa
Successful mine closure and rehabilitation remain seemingly intractable challenge in South Africa despite the existence of legislation that should ensure that outcome.
What you should know about proposed new rules for …
In this short article we take a look at what financial provision for rehabilitation of environmental damage caused by mining is, and some important …
A critical review of the impact of South Africa's mine closure …
South Africa's mining law makes provision for several responsibilities relating to the closure of mines and rehabilitation of the land. These include contributions to a rehabilitation fund and plans for dealing with the effects on the workforce and community when the mine closes.