The mining industry uses water for mineral processing, dust suppression, cooling systems, tailings management as well as drilling and rock cutting. “Without water, a mine will shut down, water is critical to their existence. So wherever possible,...
This article was originally published by The Conversation Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage...
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) announced that the decant associated with the Central Basin has affected the water quality in Boksburg Lake. TCTA operates and maintains three Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) plants within three basins on behalf of...
With many of South Africa’s mining sites located in water-scarce regions, efficient water reuse is becoming a question of survival for mines. Efficient water reuse is a crucial strategy for survival and sustainable operations. The Water...
