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Campaigns can help maximise water recovery – firm
15th March 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In light of the recent surge of waterborne disease outbreaks, water shedding, supply disruptions and emerging water scarcity, water-solutions company Talbot positively embraces this year’s Water... 


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On-The-Air (09/02/2024)
9th February 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses water, railway lines and stopping noise-induced hearing loss.  


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Sibanye supports ICMM Water Stewardship Maturity Framework
14th December 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed and expressed its support for global leadership body the ICMM’s Water Stewardship Maturity Framework, which is a practical tool for all... 


Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager.
Green hydrogen produced on site can help Africa’s people, says Hydrox
17th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen produced on site can play a huge role in solving the energy crisis as it eliminates the challenges associated with establishing electrical distribution networks over vast distances,... 


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Extending reliability through proactive solutions
13th October 2023

Leader in pump and fluid engineering Sulzer attended the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 at the Sydney Showground last month, displaying its comprehensive pump and service... 


Cornish begins wet commissioning of South Crofty water treatment plant
28th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Mineral exploration and development company Cornish Metals – focused on its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, the UK – has commenced wet commissioning of its newly constructed mine water... 


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Increased emphasis on water stewardship in mining sector
4th August 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Mining companies need to start investigating and implementing a measured system to reduce their dependence on external water sources to maintain and ensure the sustainability of their operations... 


The South Crofty mine
UK needs to revive rich mining history to counter China
6th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

When work began at the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne, the first English settlement in America had only just been established, and the world’s trade with the... 


Groundwater as a source indicator of pollution in the mining sector
Groundwater as a source indicator of pollution in the mining sector
6th July 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Groundwater has played and will also play a major role in the sustainability of life on earth. Groundwater makes up approximately 99% of fresh water on earth. The vital supply... 


Dr Ryneth Mbhele
Transforming acid mine water: Pioneering solutions to resolve looming water decantation challenges
30th June 2023

Acid mine water, a persistent environmental issue caused by the oxidation of sulfide-bearing minerals embedded in coal and gold deposits, poses significant threats to ecosystems and water... 


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Isaac Plains Complex, Australia
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin region, Australia. 


Mines change approach to water management
12th May 2023 By: Bonginkosi Tiwane

Water is a crucial resource and plays a vital role in the mining sector, but climate change and sustainability challenges have forced mines to reconsider their approach to water management. Various... 


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Gugulethu project continues to meet expected timeline
5th May 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal, subsidiary of private investment firm Menar, has made “good progress” on the developmental phase of its Gugulethu project and expects to begin with... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An infill drill campaign that had been under way since November 2022 has been completed. 


Colloquium postponed until 2024
31st March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Coaltech Research Association is working on 36 projects for the South African coal mining sector, following the local industry’s setbacks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that delayed... 


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Isaac Plains Complex, Australia
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen basin region, Australia 


PTM completes infill drilling campaign as part of Waterberg mine plan update
30th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) reports that an infill drill campaign under way since November 2022, at the Waterberg project, located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South... 


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South Crofty tin project, UK – update
10th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Cornish Metals is making good progress to return the South Crofty mine to production. 


Dewatering of South Crofty to start in June - Cornish Metals
6th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The company behind the resurrection of tin mining in Cornwall, England, is making good progress to return the South Crofty mine to production in 2026. Cornish Metals CEO Richard Williams reported... 


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Seriti Green raises need for Africa to appraise vanadium as electricity storage battery metal
3rd February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Wind farm builder Seriti Green, which is planning substantial electricity storage capacity at its big renewable energy project in Mpumalanga, has raised the need for vanadium to be appraised as a... 


A map depicting the Waterberg project on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa
Preconstruction programme approved in principle
16th December 2022

In October New York Stock Exchange-listed mining house Platinum Group Metals (PTM) reported that the Waterberg Joint Venture (JV) Resources, in principle approved a R380-million pre-construction... 


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Valeria coal project, Australia – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Glencore has stopped the proposed development of the Valeria coal mine. 


Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager (centre) with Prince of Monaco (left) during award ceremony in Monaco.
South African green hydrogen technology wins top global recognition
1st December 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Proudly South African hydrogen technology, which has the potential to slash the cost of green hydrogen, has just won top recognition in Monaco at the principality's inaugural hydrogen forum. The... 


The Impact Catalyst launches in Mpumalanga
21st November 2022 By: Donna Slater

Large-scale, socioeconomic development initiative driver The Impact Catalyst was launched in Mpumalanga on November 21 to promote initiatives designed to leverage collaboration to deliver a... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Waterberg Joint Venture has laid out an early infrastructure plan intended to significantly derisk the future construction of the project. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Prieska copper/zinc mine is now on its way towards commercial production. 


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Loadshedding affecting water management systems
28th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Unreliable energy supply in South Africa continues to impact on the water management systems of mining companies, despite some having backup generators or alternative power sources. For example,... 


S2 Research’s Simon Hudson-Peacock.
Orion has achieved vital funding milestone – S2 Research
26th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Mine development company Orion Minerals has achieved a vital funding milestone in very difficult market circumstances., S2 Research’s Simon Hudson-Peacock states in an analysis of the convertible... 


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AMD treatment could start transitioning from expensive, energy-intensive treatments to natural attenuation
26th October 2022 By: Nadine James

The quality of mine water discharge has improved significantly over the last decade, and research suggests that government could consider a transition away from current, active acid mine drainage... 


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Orion trials water treatment tech at Prieska to produce agri-nutrients for communities
12th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has started a series of field trials for the treatment of minewater at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, using a proprietary... 


Sibanye exploring further means of treating water, extracting value
6th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has built various innovative water treatment plants and is researching and developing new technologies to treat water, as well as extract... 


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CSIR - Women in Industry
26th August 2022

Aradhna Pandarum - Research Group Leader for the CSIR’s Energy Industry Team Coming from State-owned entity Eskom, despite a significant electrical engineering background, the industry’s being male... 


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New Bill pressures mines to comply with water regulations
5th August 2022

In a release published in May by law firm Webber Wentzel partner Kirsty Kilner and senior associate Tendai Bonga it is said that the pressure on South African mining companies to raise their... 


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Project lets firm explore African opportunities
29th July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Bulk earthworks, demolitions and civil engineering service provider ICON Group states that a recent contract to install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) linings at a gold mine tailings project, in... 


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World-first hydrogen haul truck operational from August – Anglo Platinum
27th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The pilot world-first hydrogen haul truck launched early in the year, has had some final changes made to it before it heads into the pit and goes into operational mode from August. Meanwhile, the... 


THE SHOW MUST GO ON
WSP has continued to work for mining companies across Africa while adapting to the challenge of keeping water and waste facilities operational remotely amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Mine water, waste skills deficit amid green mining transition
15th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The global green mining transition, which is driving a significant increase in demand for effective water and waste management in the African mining market, has highlighted a skills shortage, says... 


DAM DESIGN The tailings facility is designed to stack tailings 15 m high with an inward angle of not more than 20°
Lining installation under way
15th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Civil engineering construction services provider ICON Group is currently progressing with work at a gold mine in Burkino Faso, where it is installing 200 000 m2, 1.5 mm high-density polyethylene... 


TCTA, Gold One partner to solve Eastern Basin AMD pumping crisis
11th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and Gold One Group subsidiary Newshelf have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to improve the availability and reliability of the Eastern Basin Acid... 


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A big new industrial pillar is there for the taking, provided South Africans respond vigorously
8th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has everything going for it to turn the green electron and green molecule revolution into a major new industrial pillar that effectively creates within itself the just energy... 


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Is it possible to convert old coal mines into successful farms?
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of South Africa’s closed coal mines has long been a source of contention among miners, environmental activists and affected communities. Numerous old mines were not rehabilitated... 


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Is it possible to convert old coal mines into successful farms?
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of South Africa’s closed coal mines has long been a source of contention among miners, environmental activists and affected communities. Numerous old mines were not rehabilitated... 


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Multifaceted approach needed for water stewardship
13th May 2022

While water stewardship is not a well-known term, according to global organisation the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, it has been simply defined as “the use of water in a... 


Need for regulatory certainty over mine closures
13th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The current version of the National Mine Closure Strategy, released for comment by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in May 2021, aims to improve the efficiency of water... 


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