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Tailings & Waste Management
Gold miner releases tailings policy
25th November 2022 Global gold miner DRDGold released its tailings management policy, earlier this month. The aim of the new policy is to ensure that the interests of all relevant stakeholders – including shareholders, board members, executive and operational management, operating personnel, regulators and... →
Global organisation publishes tailings reduction roadmap
25th November 2022 Global CEO-led organisation International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) in September published its tailings reduction roadmap as part of a broader innovation initiative to develop solutions that significantly reduce tailings waste from mining and metals processing. The roadmap lays out... →
Tailings critical liability in mining – consultancy
25th November 2022 Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) represent one of the most critical liabilities associated with the mining industry, says engineering and scientific consultancy SRK Consulting tailings engineering corporate consultant Pepe Moreno. With the spotlight focused on environmental, social and... →
Water stewardship key to sustaining mining sector
By: Halima Frost 25th November 2022 Mines must use water stewardship to improve water conservation and water saving, thereby enhancing perception of the industry in the twenty-first century, says innovative solutions developer Xylem South Africa African strategy and marketing manager Chetan Mistry. The benefits of becoming water... →
New implements to complement tailings testing portfolio 
By: Halima Frost 25th November 2022 Civil and mining geotechnical service provider GeoGroup has received the first of three new geotechnical surveying implements, which the company has commissioned to complement its range of tailings monitoring equipment. GeoGroup operations director Grant Rijsmus points out that, of the projects... →
IPR
22nd November 2022 Established seven years ago, IPR (previously known as Integrated Pump Rental), is growing rapidly with a rental fleet that tripled since 2021. The company is the sole agent in southern Africa for the globally recognised Sykes range of diesel-driven pump sets and can also supply other brands such... →
Company leverages sorting technology to treat local mine dumps
By: Cameron Mackay 19th November 2021 Mining technology company Acrux Sorting Technology wants to use its sensor-based sorting technology to help local miners improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) processes, as well as their bottom line, through resource enhancement, states Acrux Sorting Technology chairperson Sean... →
Impact of new tailings standards highlighted
By: Cameron Mackay 19th November 2021 With the release of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) in August last year, the foundation of this field has shifted, and the stakes have been raised, argues engineering consultancy SRK Consulting. The company adds that this standard sets a new bar for corporate... →
Software helps miners manage tailings, waste
By: Cameron Mackay 19th November 2021 Software company IsoMetrix’s tailings management solution has been developed over many years to help miners manage their incidents, obligations and risks related to mine waste facilities. The solution also reduces the administrative burden of conducting audits, inspections and reporting, states... →
Local company helps miners budget for new regulations
By: Cameron Mackay 19th November 2021 Mining services provider Cenviro Solutions is involved in discussions with local regulatory bodies responsible for the revision of the National Environmental Management Act (Nema) – particularly as the Act pertains to financial provision regulations for tailings storage and mine waste facilities... →
Strides taken to improve environmental, community impact
20th November 2020 Worley Parsons mineral processing technology and expert solutions VP Mervyn Stevens states that the mining industry has taken big strides to improve its impact on both nearby communities, and the world. He explains that this has seen targets set around renewable energy, automation and zero... →
Demand for reliable monitoring systems on the rise
By: Halima Frost 20th November 2020 The demand for early-warning systems for tailings facilities and/or dams has increased exponentially, subsequent to the Vale incident, suggests geotechnical civil and mining instrumentation company Terra Monitoring operations director Robin Schmidt. Therefore, the company – a member of... →
OEM offers mobile pumphouse solutions
By: Natasha Odendaal 20th November 2020 The global shift in focus as to how mine operations can minimise their environmental footprint while improving productivity and complying with new regulations has brought about a need for increased sustainability in tailings processing. In line with this, original-equipment manufacturer Weir... →
Company’s range increases, improves recovery
By: Simone Liedtke 20th November 2020 The application of South African minerals processing company Multotec’s technologies in tailings and waste management streams allows for the recovery of resources – such as water, precious metals and by-products – in a way that maximises revenue and the manageability of the process, says product... →
Integrated Pump Rental
8th September 2020 Integrated Pump Rental is a specialist pump rental organisation that caters to the needs of all sectors, including mining, quarrying, construction, wastewater, energy and general industry across Africa. The company has the agility to offer customers quick and easy access to a comprehensive... →
GEOTHETA
24th January 2020 Consulting geotechnical engineering company GEOTHETA offers a variety of geotechnical and civil engineering consulting services. Based in Randburg, South Africa, GEOTHETA operates all over the world, with appointments in South Africa, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Botswana,... →
Tailings solutions target reduced water use, pollution
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd November 2019 Using more paste thickeners for dry tailings has been beneficial from an environmental aspect, as less water is required to transport the tailings, says environmental solutions company I-CAT operations manager Alex McHaffie. →
Tailings failures increase awareness of associated risks
By: Mamaili Mamaila 22nd November 2019 There has been a noticeable increase in awareness around tailings dams, owing mostly to the tragic disasters caused by their collapsing, and the subsequent social activism, says software company IsoMetrix sustainability executive head Robin Bolton. →
Company’s offerings protect water systems and ecology
23rd November 2018 Emalahleni-based environmental health services provider Ecotech Africa states that its environmental protection solutions for the mining, oil, gas and power generation industries are designed to protect natural water systems and the surrounding ecology. “With a clear understanding of these... →
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS Ecotech Africa’s activated sludge process for wastewater treatment is particularly well suited for treating waste streams high in organic or biodegradable content
Geotextile dewatering bags increase tailings dam longevity
23rd November 2018 Manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products Fibertex SA’s geotextile bags for use in on-site desludging wastewater projects, have advantages over conventional methods, which are often in addition unaffordable to authorities and contractors with limited budgets. Benefits of using geobags... →
Thickened tailings solution testwork under way
By: Paige Müller 23rd November 2018 Process equipment and mine dewatering equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is performing tailings test work at a major South African platinum mine to develop a turnkey thickened tailings solution. Weir Minerals Africa process manager Hoosen Essack states that the local miner has shown interest... →
Overly prescriptive policies threaten mine profitability – analyst
By: Paige Müller 23rd November 2018 South Africa’s overly prescriptive, unbalanced and onerous environmental policy framework runs the risk of making the mining industry “uninvestable”, says Dr Anthea Jeffery, policy research head at think tank the Institute of Race Relations. “South Africa’s environmental regulations compare badly... →
GRP pipes more resilient in dewatering systems
23rd November 2018 Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes’ proven resilience in harsh terrains, extreme climates and unpredictable site environments make them the superior choice over high-density polyethylene (HDPE), steel and ductile iron concrete-lined (DICL) pipes in the demanding environment of a mine dewatering... →
Global mining waste management market to grow
23rd November 2018 The mining waste management market is expected to reach 233.56-billion tons by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period, according to the ‘Mining Waste Management Market by Mining Method, Metals and Minerals, Waste Type, and Region - Global Forecast to... →
COAL CONTRIBUTES TO GROWTH The amount of mining waste is expected to increase owing to increased demand for coal in power generation and energy and in cement production
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