Back to results
Water Wheel Article
SA urged to say 'no' to instant wealth and 'yes' to environment
Published: 2009
Authors: Lani van Vuuren
Abstract
Mine water management SA urged to say ‘no’ to instant wealth and ‘yeS’ to environment Investors and regulators need to look beyond the economical gains of mining and consider the long-term costs borne by society and the environment. This is one of the main messages emanating from the International Mine-Water (IMWA) Conference, held in Pretoria earlier this year. Lani van Vuuren attended the conference.
Authors
LvV
Lani van Vuuren
Categories
Mine water - Impact predictionMine water - Tailings facilitiesPollution controlMine water - Closure and rehabilitationMine water - Mine water treatmentEnvironmentMine water - Impact predictionMine water - Tailings facilitiesEconomyWater QualityMine water - Closure and rehabilitationWater Wheel ArticleMine water - Mine water treatment
Access Report
Free download · PDF format
Related Research
Developing mine closure risk ratings and a post-closure opportunities framework for South Africa
01 Feb 2024
Guidelines for rehabilitating mined land to irrigable standard
01 Mar 2025
Exploring a new water economy for sustainable development post mining in South Africa's coal mining zones
01 Nov 2025
Institutionalising the safe implementation of direct potable reuse (DPR) in South Africa: Lessons from a laboratory to pilot demonstration project
01 Jul 2025