Three-quarters of mines close suddenly. Despite the work to improve planning for mine
closure, it is planning for unexpected closure that is particularly important. This paper …

For the first time, this paper describes the climate of opinion of mine water and mine flooding
in three German hard coal post-mining regions, Ibbenbüren, the Ruhr area and the …

Mining is essential for the South African economy, just like in many developing African
nations. In 2017, mining was reported to contribute 6.8% to the South African GDP and …

The Karoo is a unique region in South Africa in terms of its ecological processes and
endemic species. Large areas are needed to maintain viable populations of nomadic birds …

Mining has been a key driver of socioeconomic change, economic growth and
environmental impact for decades. However, the industry's volatility and its negative social …

This study explores the media portrayal of a highly controversial cableway proposed for the
Northern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The project is being driven by the …

The Blesbokspruit was declared a Ramsar site in 1986 and is one of the largest wetlands in
southern Africa. The wetland acts as a purifier of mining, industrial and wastewater treatment …

The large volumes of waste generated during gold beneficiation are a major pollution
concern in South Africa. To remove these potential pollution risks in perpetuity, non …

Mining is important for the South African economy, as it is for many developing African
nations. In 2017, mining was reported to contribute 6.8% to the South African GDP and …

This chapter provides an overview of the book. It presents, in brief, the concerns with acid
mine drainage (AMD), how it is defined, its impact and why the treatment of AMD was so …