Author:Chamier, J; Wicht, M; Cyster, L; Ndindi, NPDate:Jul 2015Acid mine drainage (AMD) severely impacts the water chemistry of a receiving resource, changing the occurrence, speciation and toxicity of metals such as Aluminium (Al). The toxicity of Al is determined by its speciation represented by the ...Read more
Author:Oberholster, Paul J; De Klerk, Arno RDate:Mar 2014Although coal mining can bring economic benefits by stimulating the local economy of the upper Olifants River catchment and creating more employment opportunities, it can also have adverse effects on the aquatic ecosystems of this catchment. ...Read more
Author:Fourie, S; Van Schoor, Michael; Vogt, D; van der Walt, J; Jikelo, A; Campbell, G; Du Plessis, ADate:Jan 2015This chapter introduces a range of geophysical methods that may be applicable to coal mining and exploration problems. The focus of these discussions is on emphasising the link between geology and physics – and how the different geophysical ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, Michael; Mare, LDate:Jan 2015This chapter explains why geophysicists usually want to know as much as possible
about the physical properties of the different lithological units in an area before
embarking on a geophysical survey. We also highlight some of the common ...Read more