The risks associated with mines in dolomitic …
that has ceased mining, Kloof, Libanon and Leeudoorn. The remaining three sections were amalgamated into one operating division called Kloof Gold Mine during 2001 to 2002. Leeudoorn was renamed 7 shaft, while Libanon was changed to 8 shaft and 9 shaft. The mine operates at depths of 1 000 to 3 500 m and employs more than 14 800 people. Mining ...
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS RESULTING FROM GOLD …
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS RESULTING FROM GOLD MINING TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE WEST RAND AREA IN SOUTH AFRICA by Gladness Mmadibakisha Chadi Student No.: 38780593 submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of PHD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT in the COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & …
Environmental impacts resulting from gold mining tailings …
Environmental impacts resulting from gold mining tailings storage facilities within the West Rand area in South Africa. ... Many pathological effects may result from gold mine TSFs dust exposures, depending on mineral content, shape, size, chemical composition, levels, and duration of exposure of the dust particle. ...
Environmental impacts associated with an abandoned mine …
DOI: 10.1016/S0166-5162(00)00033-1 Corpus ID: 128853296; Environmental impacts associated with an abandoned mine in the Witbank Coalfield, South Africa @article{Bell2001EnvironmentalIA, title={Environmental impacts associated with an abandoned mine in the Witbank Coalfield, South Africa}, author={Fred G. Bell and S. E. T. …
The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: South Africa
Therefore, the economic effects of coal mining are the benefits for South Africa; the environmental influences are the cost. Discover the world's research 25+ million members
REPORT Final Rehabilitation, Decommissioning and …
Final Rehabilitation, Decommissioning and Mine Closure Plan for Kloof Gold Mine, as at December 2020 . Sibanye-Stillwater Limited . Submitted to: Tharina Naude . Sibanye-Stillwater Limited . 1 Hospital Street (off Cedar Avenue) Libanon, Westonaria . 1780, South Africa . Submitted by: Golder Associates Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining—With Special …
Gold mining has serious negative environmental impacts, especially due to pollution emanating from tailings storage facilities (TSFs, tailings dams, slimes dams). The most important forms of pollution from TSFs are acid mine drainage (AMD) and high levels of potentially toxic …
ESG risks to global platinum supply: A case study of Mogalakwena Mine
The mining industry can contribute to achieving all the SDGs (CCSI et al., 2016) at the global, national, regional and local scales.As mines generally operate for many decades, they can create long-term benefits for, or impacts on, local communities, environments and the wider economy (ICMM, 2018).Global demand for metals has been steadily growing in the past 20 …
Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining With Special …
Mining 2023, 3 206 pollution [8]. In South Africa these two are by far the largest sources of soil and water pollution, particularly PTE pollution, in the country.
The Social and Environmental Consequences of …
2017. Nuisance for the people living in areas covered by the direct or indirect impact of the mining industry is an important social problem. The development of the mining industry depends on high environmental requirements, in …
Health and environmental impacts of gold and …
The main environmental impacts of platinum mining Solid waste – tailings dams and waste rock dumps 580 000 tons ore/ton Pt produced; Plus waste rock: 20% – 90% of ore (UGM) Water consumption: 273 to 544 m3/kg PGM (average about 400 m3/kg) Energy consumption (mine, concentrator and smelter): 168 to 256 GJ/ kg PGM CO 2e emissions: 40 to 50 t/kg PGM
Health and environmental impacts of gold and platinum …
Platinum mining in SA is comparatively recent, supply increasing from 1.76 million ounces (50 tons) in 1975 to a peak of 4.86 million ounces (138 tons) in 2011.
The Real Cost of Gold Mining in South Africa
South Africa has failed to meet its human rights obligations to address the environmental and health effects of gold mining in and around Johannesburg, the Harvard Law School International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) said in a new report released today (click to download it).. The 113-page report, The Cost of Gold, documents the threats posed by water, air, and soil pollution …
Environmental Injustice Case: Coal in South Africa
Impact on environment. ... and useful land space (Orevaoghene et al. 2007). As well, combustion has shown to contain hazardous trace elements associated with health risk and poor aerosol pollution among communities (Figure 7). ... South Africa: How Mining Damages Communities and the Environment. Human Rights Watch.New York (NY) [accessed 2021 ...
Seismicity in Deep Gold Mines of South Africa: Implications …
We have studied induced seismicity associated with five deep gold mines located in the Far West Rand district, Republic of South Africa, focusing on the digital data recorded from January 1994 until February 2000 by in-mine arrays of three-component geophones. The observed seismicity, which exceeds 1,000 events per day, can be divided into two kinds of …
Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine
The Gold Fields/Wits School of Mining Engineering partnership was established to further the academic knowledge of mechanised mining and rock engineering in South Africa. The partnership aims to expand the scope of tertiary mining education as it relates to technical, operational, and organisational aspects of mechanised mining and rock ...
Gold Fields
These reefs include the Kloof and Libanon Reefs of the Kimberley Conglomerate Formation and the Erosion Channel Reef of the Main Conglomerate Formation. This Erosion Channel that …
Tailings Storage Facilities | Tailings Management
John resides in South Africa. Mr Danie Brink: Danie is an independent specialist tailings consultant. He has 37 years' experience in the field of mining and industrial waste management, with a particular focus on the design and surveillance of tailings storage facilities and the closure design of waste and tailings facilities.
Sibanye Gold Limited: Kloof Operations Ecological …
This report discusses the wetland areas associated with the Sibanye Gold (Pty) Limited (hereinafter Sibanye Gold) Kloof Mining Right area, with particular reference to operational …
Impact Report South Africa 2021
Impact Report South Africa 2021 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS ... 17 South Africa gold operations 24 Kloof 27 Driefontein 30 Beatrix 33 South Africa PGM operations 40 Kroondal 43 Rustenburg ... The focus of this report is the impacts of our mining operations in South Africa. Exploration activities and projects, such as those in ...
Acid Mine Drainage from Gold Mining in South Africa
This review critically examines the effects of AMD from the gold mines of South Africa and available options. We also critically analyse case studies, research gaps, and the …
Beatrix Gold Mine
Beatrix Gold Mine. Technical Short Form Report. ... 47' E near the towns of Welkom and ia, some 240 km southwest of Johannesburg, in the Free State Province of South Africa. The site is accessed via the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Kroonstad, and then via the R34. ... Delays and impacts associated with smectite (swelling clays ...
Gold mining and the abuse of environmental and human rights in South Africa
The Cost of Gold calls on South Africa to develop a coordinated and comprehensive program that deals with the range of problems associated with gold mining in the region. While industry and communities have a significant role to play, the report focuses on the responsibility of the government, which is legally obliged to promote human rights.
The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts of …
The study area. The Sutherland goldfield is a 70-km-long north-easterly trending greenstone sequence found along the north-eastern corner of the Limpopo province of South Africa (Steenkamp & Clark-Mostert 2012).The abandoned mine sites studied in this work include the New Union Mine (found at Ka-Madonsi village), Louis Moore Mine (in the vicinity of …
Journal articles on the topic 'Kloof Gold Mine – South Africa…
Journal articles on the topic 'Kloof Gold Mine – South Africa' To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Kloof Gold Mine – South Africa. Author: Grafiati. Published: 4 June 2021 Last updated: 1 February 2022 Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles ...
Legislative challenges hindering mine waste being reused …
Liabilities and externalities generated from mining activities include the incidence of acid mine drainage and contaminant leaching, high numbers of derelict and ownerless mines, dangerous sinkholes, air pollution, displacement of settlements, destruction of biodiversity and ecosystem services and infrastructure, erosion of soil, mine dewatering, release of mercury …
The devastating impact of Gold Mining in South …
For 130 years South Africa has been exploiting its gold resources in Johannesburg. But at what cost? 278 abandoned mines and 200 mining dumps, that contain about 6 billion tons of waste, exist in …
Management of Environmental Impact Assessments …
Department of Health Environmental Health Impact Assessment Guidelines for Development Projects in South Africa, 2014. 3 Part 1 UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA 1. INTRODUCTION Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in South Africa are conducted when a new
Bibliographies: 'Kloof Gold Mine – South Africa' – Grafiati
Academic literature on the topic 'Kloof Gold Mine – South Africa' Author: Grafiati. Published: 4 June 2021 Last updated: 1 February 2022 Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles. Select a source type: Book Website ...
The impacts and conflicts associated with defunct gold …
Gold mining generates large quantities of tailings waste. These tailings can have a significant negative impact on the surrounding environment, with concomitant effects on local ecosystems, as well as on human health and quality of livelihoods. The latter is a concern in the Witwatersrand goldfields of South Africa, where communities are located in close proximity to gold mining …