The study was conducted at the Fumani Tailings Dams 1 and 2 located in Malamulele, Mtititi village and the area surrounding it to investigate the distribution and dispersion of gold and metals such as Pb, Zn, Cu, As, Co, ...

The study conducted at Sekoko coal mine in the Waterberg coalfield of South Africa aimed to establish the quality of coal and its host rocks, as well as the potential for acid mine water generation. A total of 18 samples ...

For any industry to be successful, its production needs must be met while the highest safety standards are maintained. Mining accidents and their subsequent fatalities have enormous social and economic consequences. The ...

The presence of Algae/Cyanobacteria in different environments such as water and or hard surfaces (brick pavements) is unwelcome due to either secretion of cyanotoxins and or mucilage. These secretions may be harmful to ...

The study investigated the smart value chain logistics system application within the domain of the brick-making sector of Thohoyandou town, South Africa. The investigation has revealed new ways of re-imagining the operation ...

For a long time, firewood has been used as an affordable source of energy, available for cooking, lighting, and heating. Firewood combusted using informal stoves which are not properly designed are characterized by not ...

Water is central to the life of human beings and the ecosystem, thus, access to clean and safe water for the overall wellbeing of a nation cannot be over-emphasised. In this study, raw kaolin from Zebediela was used to ...

River health is crucial to benefit from the full resource potential of surface water bodies. This benefit becomes compromised when there’s high water quality degradation in the system. Considering the South African ...

The ever-increasing food waste generated globally attracts grave concerns due to associated environmental and socio-economic implications. One way to mitigate these adverse consequences is to use the food waste as feedstock ...

Mining has a potential to provide sustainable economic and social benefits to communities and the regions in which mining companies operate. However, many mines have been abandoned and/or improperly closed which has lasting ...