Studies have revealed that the current population of the SADC region, which currently stands at approximately 272 million, will grow at a rate of about 2% per year to reach approximately 350 million by 2027. Already, the region is not coping with...
Acid mine water drainage (AMD) has the potential not only to impact the future of South Africa’s mining industry, but also to become a major issue for local businesses across the supply chain as polluted water continues to make its way into the...
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 Roadcrete Africa Division of Basil Read, the JSE-listed construction and engineering Group, has been awarded two new contracts with a combined value of R369 million. The first contract worth R11 million was awarded by the Ekurhuleni...
A project on the problems facing our water sources.
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,...
By Timony Siebert, Environment Consultant at Talbot & Talbot Access to water is an urgent issue facing Southern Africa; nearly 100Â 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,...
A group of adventurers have travelled across Cape Town on water. Paddling along little-known canals and rivers, they have experienced the filthier side of the city.
