Author:De Beer, Morris; Mathews, EH; Krueger, D; Maree, J; Mbhele, FN; Phalanndwa, M; Novhe, NODate:Mar 2008Traditionally acid mine water is neutralised with lime. Limestone is a cheaper alternative for such applications. A case study showed that limestone can be used effectively to replace lime for the neutralization of arsenic rich acid water. ...Read more
Author:Wilsenach, J; De Beer, Morris; Motaung, S; Bologo, L; Redebe, V; Moalusi, M; Maree, JDate:Nov 2008Acid mine drainage results from active as well as decommissioned mines in the gold mining and coal mining fields. This water is highly acidic, containing sulphate, iron, aluminium, heavy metals and some radioactivity. When discharged into the ...Read more