Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Mine rehabilitation"
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The assessment of topsoil degradation on rehabilitated coal discard dumps
(North-West University, 2003)This study investigates coal discard cover soil fertility and its potential for degradation, particularly in terms of its salinisation and acidification potential. Seven rehabilitated coal discard dumps in the Witbank, ... -
The influence of neutralisation time lag on plant-available phosphorous in acid mine tailings
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The main goal of vegetation establishment on tailings storage facilities is to stabilise their slopes to improve the retention and infiltration of water, thereby reducing the effects of wind and water erosion. The ... -
Vegetation establishment and functionality on kimberlite tailings in the afro-alpine zone of Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Mining activities can have severe negative impacts on the natural environment. It is therefore important for mines to develop and implement mitigation measures through a rehabilitation strategy. As such, Letšeng Diamond ...