SA may turn to private sector for help with mine-water pollution

The South African government is considering turning to the private sector to help it close the prevailing funding gap to implement projects to deal with the serious acid mine drainage (AMD) problem being experienced across the Witwatersrand...

Water Affairs confirms movement on long-term AMD study

South Africa’s Department of Water Affairs (DWA) has confirmed that a feasibility study has been initiated to assess longer-term solutions for South Africa’s acid mine drainage (AMD) problem. The investigation began in December and should be...

Australia should allow states more control in sourcing skills

Australia should revise its immigration strategy to better service the workforce needs of the economy, and could look at giving states and regions more control over the flow of skilled workers on a needs basis, advisory firm Deloitte said on...

Tshipi Borwa manganese project, South Africa

Tshipi é Ntle Manganese and contractor Aveng Moolmans have signed a R1.35-billion openpit mining contract for the Tshipi Borwa mine.

Local company manufactures mine-water treatment solution

Drying, cooling and calcining company Scientific Design, of Edenvale, is involved in the design and manufacture of a high temperature calciner for a pilot process plant that could offer a solution to acid run-of-mine water.

Simmers sees 230 000 oz/y from liquidated mine

Gold-miner Simmer & Jack mines is confident that negotiations with organised labour will go smoothly over the next few weeks.