Long-term thinking key to managing South Africa’s mine water challenge

While South Africa has made considerable strides in addressing mine water challenges, several areas require improvement and focus to ensure that the country continues on a positive trajectory and... 

Enhancing mining sustainability through tech expertise

Amid an industry-wide shift towards more sustainable mining practices, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting says that the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in... 

Municipalities, mines share the risk of tailings failures – SRK

Municipalities share the risk of tailings dam failure with mines, consulting firm SRK Consulting has pointed out, noting that the latest global standards reiterate how municipalities must play an... 

Hombre Muerto West project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile – update

Galan Lithium has received commitments for an equity raising of A$14-million. 

Speakers highlight focus areas to tackle mine water challenges

South Africa has made considerable strides in addressing mine water challenges; however, it is imperative that these efforts are bolstered and improved upon, through aligning research with... 

Municipalities share the risk of tailings dam failure with mines

In the event of a mine tailings dam failure, the latest global standards reiterate that municipalities must play an important role in the emergency response and recovery. Indeed, local government... 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

The federal permitting process has started. 

Consultancy concludes water project

Multidisciplinary consulting firm SRK Consulting recently completed a project involving mine water, in West Africa, which started with characterising the key aquifers at the mine. Thereafter, SRK...