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Is it possible to convert old coal mines into successful farms?
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of South Africa’s closed coal mines has long been a source of contention among miners, environmental activists and affected communities. Numerous old mines were not rehabilitated... 


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Multifaceted approach needed for water stewardship
13th May 2022

While water stewardship is not a well-known term, according to global organisation the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, it has been simply defined as “the use of water in a... 


Certainty over closure needed
13th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The current version of the National Mine Closure Strategy, released for comment by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in May 2021, aims to improve the efficiency of water... 


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Slurry cleanup completed to DMRE’s satisfaction
13th May 2022

Local anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) reports that the coal slurry clean-up has been completed successfully to the satisfaction of the Department of Mineral Resources and... 


Barrick confirms mine water leakage at North Mara, no risk found so far
25th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has advised of a water leak at its North Mara mine, in Tanzania, but says it has found no reason for concern to the community or aquatic... 


Sibanye observes water month with groundwater initiatives
31st March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mining group Sibanye-Stillwater continues to drive the effective and efficient use of water with a proactive approach to reduce its reliance on potable water systems across mining operations and in... 


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Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo
28th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The green hydrogen footprint being developed by Anglo American could be extended to provide low-cost and efficient energy to local communities. Anglo, which is advancing towards using green... 


State-of-the-art concrete repairs successfully complete at water purification plant
11th March 2022

Citi-Con continues to deploy its extensive skills and experience to help rehabilitate critical services-delivery infrastructure. This includes the rehabilitation of waste-water treatment works, the... 


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Prepared to support energy transition
28th January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

As South Africa prepares to transition to renewable sources of energy, carbon-intensive companies such as coal exporter Thungela can assist in this energy transition by ensuring delivery of higher... 


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Glencore sets ‘just transition’ from coal in promising motion with wheat pilot project
18th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Glencore has set the ‘just transition’ in promising motion with a highly successful winter wheat pilot project in Mpumalanga, South Africa’s province of coal mining and coal-fired power generation.... 


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Illegal sand mines continue to profit
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Statistics released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) inaccurately reflect the volume of illegal mining operations in South Africa, says mining industry body Aspasa (formerly... 


DMRE to assist marginalised gold mining operations pump extraneous mine water
12th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has invited marginalised gold mining industry participants to approach it for assistance in dealing with the environmental and operational... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline and strike drive development at the project are progressing well. 


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Pan African reports record profit, proposes highest ever dividend
15th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining company Pan African Resources on Wednesday reported record after-tax-profit, higher gold production and proposed its highest ever dividend. In the 12 months to June 30, the company,... 


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Plans unfolding to rail manganese more efficiently – ARM
9th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is looking to upgrading its private rail siding from 60 t to 100 t rail wagons so that it can transport manganese ore to the Port of... 


A Grundfos booster pump installed at a lime slaking facility in Mpumalanaga, South Africa
Stainless pump installed in lime slaker
20th August 2021

A stainless steel Grundfos booster pump is at work at water reclamation and desalination technology company Nafasi Water’s recently commissioned lime-slaking facility in the Mpumalanga coal mining... 


ZAC, Menar, pollution control dam in Emakhalathini, KwaZulu-Natal mine
Water management progress for KZN mine
20th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

The conservation, protection and management of water have become top priorities for many mining companies, including the only South African anthracite-producing mine, Zululand Anthracite Colliery... 


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Multiple approach plan to extend life cycle of mine water
20th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Environmental consulting firm Golder, a member of WSP in Africa, says a holistic approach to water management is essential to achieve resource sustainability. 


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Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Venturex is undertaking a significant $10-million drilling programme at Sulphur Springs to test for extensions to the known resource. 


Disused coal mines have potential to heat homes with lower-carbon energy
3rd August 2021 By: Donna Slater

The UK Coal Authority posits that water from flooded coal mines has the potential to be used in the heating of UK homes and industry as a source of lower-carbon energy. In a December 2020 report,... 


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Rio invests big in Serbian lithium
28th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major Rio Tinto has committed $2.4-billion to the Jadar lithium-borates project, in Serbia. The Jadar project would scale up Rio’s exposure to battery materials, and demonstrate the company’s... 


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‘Regenerative mining’ of coal reserves could from part of just transition
25th June 2021 By: Martin Creamer

A shift to “regenerative mining” of coal reserves is a crucial part of a solution to a greener, cleaner future, said African Source Markets CEO Bevan Jones on Wednesday. Jones, a former commodity... 


African Source Markets CEO Bevan Jones
Regenerative coal mining crucial part of just transition to green economy – Bevan Jones
9th June 2021 By: Martin Creamer

A shift to “regenerative mining” of coal reserves is a crucial part of a solution to a greener, cleaner future, said African Source Markets CEO Bevan Jones on Wednesday. Jones, a former commodity... 


Water, offtake markets core focus areas for green hydrogen project developers in South Africa
3rd June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

While renewable energy prices are tracking lower and electrolyser technology is evolving, the availability of water as an input for the production of green hydrogen, sustainably generated from... 


MOVEMENT MADE EASY Weir Minerals’ pontoons allow for equipment to be easily moved when necessary
Company offers engineered solutions for pump systems
7th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Specifying pumps for mine water applications is not as simple as it would first appear, and these applications often require a bespoke solution, says original-equipment pumps manufacturer Weir... 


WATER WOES
The water treatment plant supplied by Clean TeQ Water will assist the Mongolian cola mine with its wastewater
Plant destined for coal mine
7th May 2021

Water solutions provider Clean TeQ Water, in March, announced that it had been awarded a contract to design, procure, deliver and install a BIONEX water treatment plant at a coal mine in inner... 


SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM The successful implementation of Watercare Mining's systems locally has led to the move to mines internationally
Local clarification, dewatering system going global
7th May 2021 By: Halima Frost

Water treatment specialist Watercare Mining tells Mining Weekly that it is in talks with mining houses in Australia, Canada, India and Europe to incorporate  the Watercare Integrated High-Rate... 


WIDENING PROSPECTS
Several opencast mine exptensions are currently being planned and developed by Menar’s coal mining subsidiaries
Menar extends opencast coal operations
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Mineral resources investment group Menar’s subsidiary Canyon Coal is ploughing ahead with plans to begin the development of two new coal mines – De Wittekrans near Hendrina, in Mpumalanga, and... 


Are you selecting the right pump materials for acid mine water?
Are you selecting the right pump materials for acid mine water?
29th April 2021

Acid mine water occurs when water reacts with pyrite – what we commonly know as ‘fool’s gold’ – in mining cavities beneath the Earth’s surface and in instances in coal processing plants where the... 


Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported that to date, the total decline system at the project has advanced 450 m, opening up six strike drives. 


South Africa stands to benefit from green hydrogen production – CDH
13th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

The advantages of green hydrogen technology to meet South Africa’s goals of transitioning to a lower carbon energy sector appear “uncontested”, says law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). To qualify... 


Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline development at the project has progressed. 


Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia
Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals company Venturex Resources is readying to start several work streams at the project to advance it to a final investment decision. 


FRESH AND CLEAN All the water management measures implemented by ZAC will also ensure the protection of freshwater resources against pollution
Colliery installs filter press systems at processing plants
26th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Mining investment firm Menar will implement a programme comprising the installation of filter press systems at both of its Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) processing plants to maximise water... 


MWCB, Impact Catalyst aim for Upper Olifants mine water management platform
17th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Mpumalanga mine water public-private organisation the Mine Water Coordinating Body (MWCB) hopes its new partnership with socioeconomic development collaboration company The Impact Catalyst will... 


Continuous counter current ion exchange technology, engineered by Clean TeQ and supplied by Multotec
Fit-for-purpose mine water treatment
29th January 2021

Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is a common method used for treating effluent on mines but low recoveries can increase costs, leading to the need for more effective and fit-for-purpose solutions.... 


Jervois base metals project, Australia
Jervois base metals project, Australia
15th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority has recommended that the Northern territory government approve the project. 


On-The-Air (27/11/2020)
On-The-Air (27/11/2020)
27th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Strong steps are being taken by investors to open new precious metals mines and to reopen old ones; An ingenious method of turning dreaded acid mine water into drinking water at no cost has been... 


DMT Kai Batla's SAFEGUARD system enables remote monitoring of mines after closure
Ensuring the effective maintenance of system critical infrastructure
26th November 2020

System critical infrastructure refers to any system, function or asset that plays a vital role in a country’s security, economy, public health or public safety.  Ensuring the maintenance of such... 


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Coal mine on point of turning acid mine drainage into potable water at no cost
23rd November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

An Mpumalanga coal mine is on the point of entering into an agreement before year-end to have its acid mine drainage water curse turned into potable water at no cost, Mining Weekly can today... 


Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia
Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has approved the mining proposal for the project. 


Valeria coal project, Australia
Valeria coal project, Australia
18th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Valeria Coal Holding plans to build a green­field thermal and metallurgical coal mine, in Queensland. 


EASY TO USE
If the user can read the display, then they can use the pump
Plug-and-play pumps range launched
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Industrial pump manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa has launched the Verderflex iDura – a new range of pumps – during the 2020 Electra Mining Connect week online event, hosted from 7 to 11... 


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