The recent revelation that dealing with acid mine drainage problem in Gauteng would cost upwards of R1.5bn has again highlighted the vital importance of water management in mining. Ensuring sustainability in mining operations by addressing environmental and community concerns by implementing an integrated and comprehensive water systems management plan is the only way to avoid … [Read more...] about R1.5 Billion Required to Deal With Acid Mine Drainage
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Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
Rugby supporters will have the opportunity to send off the Springbok team to the Rugby World Cup next Thursday (September 1) when the team will make a public farewell from Sandton, broadcast live on national television and radio. Thousands of fans are expected to pack Sandton as the team makes an on-stage appearance in Nelson Mandela Square before walking to the Gautrain … [Read more...] about Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
Cable theft hits Gautrain again
Pretoria – Gautrain services between Pretoria, Hatfield and Centurion have once again been temporarily cancelled due to cable theft and other technical issues. Last Wednesday, Gautrain services in the Tshwane region were temporarily suspended as a result of cable theft at a sub-station in the area. Today, trains will be running between Sandton and Centurion only, but a … [Read more...] about Cable theft hits Gautrain again
Jill Hamilton, PR Firm’s First Regional Director for Africa
Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations agencies, has appointed Jill Hamilton as its first Regional Director for Africa, effective immediately. Based in Johannesburg, Hamilton will take the lead on growing business and further strengthening multi-market client relationships on the Continent, and help manage and expand Weber Shandwick's growing … [Read more...] about Jill Hamilton, PR Firm’s First Regional Director for Africa
Mine Ventilation Gurus to Visit South Africa
On March 3rd 2011 the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that Thembekile Mankayi, a former mineworker, could sue AngloGold Ashanti for damages he suffered as a result of having contracted silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by dust inhalation. Estimates of how much such class action suits could cost the mining industry range up to R100-billion. This case and the … [Read more...] about Mine Ventilation Gurus to Visit South Africa
