Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Tailings"
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Chromium dust deposition on plant leaves in Sekhukhuneland, South Africa, and the importance of leaf traits
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Chromium (Cr) is a hazardous heavy metal and its highest oxidized state, hexavalent Cr (Cr(VI)), can be carcinogenic. The ultramafic outcrops of Sekhukhuneland, South Africa, which belong to the Rustenburg Layered Suite, ... -
Generic source term determination for tailings storage facilities in the East Rand Basin
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The prolonged leaching of gold tailings is a continuous concern in the East Rand Basin typically resulting in acid generation and the release of elements. The leachable constituents from the tailings influences the water ... -
Growth potential of various plant species for vegetative rehabilitation of different mine tailings
(North-West University, 2015)Vegetation establishment is one of the major rehabilitation methods that are used to stabilize, cover, to minimize, mitigate or remove the contaminants from tailings storage facilities (TSF’s). Phytostabilization is a ... -
Inoculation of carbon and nitrogen in growth mediums to promote seed germination in mine rehabilitation
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The mining industry has been a vital component in the development of South Africa. Activities related to the mining industry have resulted in major impacts, both environmental and social. The rehabilitation of mining-disturbed ... -
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 ...