The South African Mine Water Atlas, which will provide a comprehensive reference on the vulnerability of water resources to mining activity in South Africa, is in the final stages of development.
The Atlas will show the critical interplay between mining and water resources and will be the most extensive set of documents of its kind. “We’re very excited about this project. It’s a world first. No country in the world has done this before,” said Research Manager for the Water Research Commission, Jo Burgess. Phase 1 of the keenly awaited Mine Water Atlas, which is being led by global environmental and engineering consultancy Golder Associates, is expected to be unveiled within the next six months. The printed publication will be followed up with an interactive online atlas.Additional Reading?
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