Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Mining"
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Adult dragonflies are indicators of environmental metallic elements
(Elsevier, 2018)Adult dragonflies (Insecta; Odonata) are aerial predatory arthropods that occur globally except in the polar regions. However, we know of no research on adult dragonflies as potential indicators of metallic elements in the ... -
A greenhouse trial to investigate the ameliorative properties of biosolids and plants on physicochemical conditions of iron ore tailings: implications for an iron ore mine site remediation
(Elsevier, 2016)An iron ore mine site in Swaziland is currently (2015) in a derelict state as a consequence of past (1964–1988) and present (2011 – current) iron ore mining operations. In order to control problems associated with mine ... -
Heavy metal threats to plants and soil life in Southern Africa: present knowledge and consequences for ecological risk assessment
(Springer, 2019)In recent times there has been remarkable development in the field of soil ecotoxicology and risk assessment (RA) models. It is, however, debatable if these RA models are robust representatives for worldwide relevance. In ... -
The need for attuned soil quality risk assessment for non-Western humans and ecosystems, exemplified by mining areas in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2014)Worldwide, soils are under threat of deterioration and contamination due to anthropogenic activities. Whilst risk assessment of soils in Europe has been well studied, the same cannot be said of soils in Southern Africa. ... -
Rehabilitation of asbestos mining waste: a rehabilitation prioritisation index (RPI) for South Africa
(Springer, 2008)The much publicised problem with major asbestos pollution and related health issues in South Africa, has called for action to be taken to negate the situation. The aim of this project was to establish a prioritisation index ... -
Response of soil enzyme activities to synergistic effects of biosolids and plants in iron ore mine soils
(Springer, 2016)Past mining activities in Swaziland have left a legacy of abandoned mine sites (iron ore, asbestos, diamond and coal mine dumps), all of which have not been reclaimed. These sites were recently (2013) considered by the ... -
A tripartite approach to ensure municipal service delivery. The case of a mining town in South Africa
(CCAU, 2019)Postmasburg, a small mining town, has been an agricultural centre for the past 120 years, the iron ore mining being the only diversifying factor to the local economy. Mining endeavours resulted in the traditional boom-town ...