Political leadership essential to mitigate acid mine drainage problem

A much anticipated report on acid mine drainage (AMD) has been referred back to the panel of experts by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for further work on options and cost implications. The report was tabled on October 21 but not made public.

Chamber of Mines worried about rising incidence of acid mine drainage

The Chamber of Mines, the association that looks after the interests of the local mining industry, has openly admitted that acid mine drainage is a growing problem in the industry that needs significant attention.

State gets even tougher with water polluters

The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dwaf)'s latest directive has also been issued under Section 19 of the National Water Act of 1998, which provides that mining companies are responsible to take all reasonable measures to prevent any...

Further directives may be issued to North West miners - DEAT

The Director-General of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), Pam Yako, has given five gold mining companies seven days to make representations why she should not issue them with directives in terms of the National...