Author:Godfrey, Linda KDate:Aug 2007Acid mine drainage (AMD) is formed when the mineral pyrite comes into contact with
oxygen and water, producing elevated sulphate, metal and acidity concentrations. Biological sulphate removal technology can be used to treat AMD, using cost ...Read more
Author:Greben, HDate:Aug 2007The biological sulphate removal technology requires carbon and energy sources to reduce sulphate to sulphide. Plant biomass, e.g. cut grass, is a sustainable source of energy when cellulose is utilised in the anaerobic degradation to produce ...Read more
Author:Mulopo, J; Greben, H; Sigama, J; Radebe, V; Mashego, M; Burke, LDate:Jul 2010The release of mine effluents can have a damaging impact on receiving water bodies. Therefore, treatment of mine waters before discharge is imperative. A novel biological SO2/4 removal technology has been developed whereby the degradation/f ...Read more