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Mining
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1987: "..problems related to mining waste may be rated as second only to global warming...mining waste can result in profound, generally irreversible destruction of ecosystems" ~ expert assessment from Environmental Protection Agency, 1987 2003: "...the groundwater in the mining district of Johannesburg, South Africa, is heavily contaminated and acidified....The polluted groundwater is discharging into streams in the area and contributes up to 20 % of the stream flow, causing an increase the acidity of the stream water. The effect of the
contaminated water from the mines can persist for more than 10 km beyond the source" ~ Naiker study, 2003 "Acid mine drainage from gold mining activities in Johannesburg, South Africa and environs" |
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Press Clippings
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Radioactive waste outside mining areas in the catchment area of the Wonderfontein Spruit poses no risk to the public, state experts brought in by the Department of Water Affairs (Dwaf) and the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR). |
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Latest News
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A mass protest march by thousands of dismissed mine workers, all former employees of Uranium One and the community of Dominionville, and SANCO against Uranium One takes place on Thursday 6 November. |
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Press Clippings
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A respected cave expert has called on the government to urgently address the acidic mine water pollution in the Witwatersrand region that threatens the world-famous Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site.
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General
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The First Annual General Meeting of the FSE was held on 6 September 2008, at the Randfontein Golf and Country Club. The meeting was formally constituted and chaired by Carin Bosman. CEO Mariette Liefferink reported on the activities of the FSE in the past year, The current status with regard to directors was established. It was noted that Carin Bosman has resigned as director but continues to serve as technical advisor for the FSE. Dr. Koos Pretorius, Tony Ferrar, Brand Nthako, Pogiso Bothomane and Mariette Liefferink were re-elected as directors. The provisional minutes of the meeing may be downloaded here. |
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