Pictured: Chris Howell, the Global Market Director for Mining & Primary Metals at Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Over the years, ore concentrations have decreased considerably – with many companies having to mine and process more...
The first of 23 large mine dump trucks to the Husab uranium mine in Namibia is taking place, with the first two dump bodies undertaking an epic road journey from Johannesburg to the far flung mine over two thousand kilometres away. Planning for the...
Over the years, ore concentrations have decreased considerably – with many companies having to mine and process more rock for every ton of quality ore produced. In a number of cases, this has multiplied process water requirements to an extent that,...
As part of the Department of Environmental Affairs efforts to drive recycling in South Africa, 15 buy-back centres will be established in this financial year, 2013/2014, Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, announced on Tuesday 11 June...
This month (June) the Checkers chain of supermarkets aims to make a positive impact on the environment by becoming the first national retailer to offer a plastic shopping bag made completely from recycled plastic. At least 6 000 tons of waste is...
“The marine environment has many challenges. Global warming is visible within this sphere and its impact is slowly being understood. Overfishing, acidification, chemical pollution with the added pollution of marine debris of which the main product...
The “Sustainability Leadership Award” at the annual Nedbank Sustainable Business Awards was presented to Imperial Logistics CEO Marius Swanepoel in recognition of his success in greening African supply chains. Swanepoel scooped this coveted award...
By Timony Siebert, Environment Consultant at Talbot & Talbot Access to water is an urgent issue facing Southern Africa; nearly 100 million people lack adequate access to water. While access to water has become a global concern, solutions remain...
By Simon Takawira Muserere According to Prof Reiko Nakamura of the International Lake Environment Committee (2011), the management and conservation of the world lakes and reservoirs are at a crisis point. Human population is steadily increasing,...
