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Environmental Protection

$1.1m water treatment project complete

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Local engineering specialists, Procon, have completed the installation of a $1.1-million water separation system for international mining giant Vale’s $2-billion Moatize coal-mining project, in Tete, Mozambique.
By: Gia Costella
23rd March 2012
 
 
Environmental Protection

Effective lubrication and filtration lower environmental footprint

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Using the correct filtration and lubrication system will help mining companies lower their energy consumption, reduce their carbon footprint and decrease their environmental impact, while improving production capacities, advises wear control...
By: Gia Costella
23rd March 2012
 
 
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Firm assists companies in developing environment-friendly operations

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Consulting engineering and project implementation firm Hatch Africa says it has become increasingly important for the mining industry to mitigate environmental impact and confront other issues that go beyond compliance with legislated...
By: Gia Costella
23rd March 2012
 
 
Environmental Protection

Greater intervention needed to tackle acid mine drainage Video Available

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The environmental risks and hazards associated with acid mine drainage (AMD) and radioactivity within South Africa’s Witwatersrand goldfields are issues that need to be tackled more seriously, despite current initiatives by government, reports...
By: Gia Costella
23rd March 2012
 
 
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Mining sector has varying opinions on climate change

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A global survey on the effects of climate change by professional audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG highlights a significant difference in opinion among senior mining executives on the issue of climate change and the effects that it will have on...
By: Nomvelo Buthelezi
4th November 2011
 
 
Environmental Protection

Abandoned asbestos mine rehabilitation contract renewed

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The rehabilitation of abandoned asbestos mines is set to continue with the three-year renewal of mineral and metallurgical specialist Mintek’s rehabilitation contract with the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).
By: Natasha Odendaal
18th March 2011
 
 
Environmental Protection

Despite declaration of sensitive lands, challenges remain

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The Department of Mineral Resources’ (DMR’s) decision, as stated at the 2011 Mining Indaba, to not grant prospecting or mining rights applications in areas of critical biodiversity and hydrological sensitivity has been welcomed as a...
By: Natasha Odendaal
18th March 2011
 
 
Environmental Protection

Uncertainty around enviro authorisation, land use planning

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There is uncertainty as to whether the environmental authorisation under the National Environmental Management Act, No 107 of 1998, and land use planning approval are needed to undertake mining activities.
By: Natasha Odendaal
18th March 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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