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Bioprospecting of plants species with potential to uptake inorganic chemical species from gold mine tailings and acid mine drainage

Makhado, Khumbelo Priscilla (2021-10)

In South Africa, mining of gold and coal has huge negative impacts on the environment. This is due to the exposure of sulphide-bearing minerals such as pyrite (FeS2) to oxygenated water during and after the extraction of ...
Management of water resources and impacts of climate change in the Upper Pungwe River Basin

Gumbo, Anesu Dion (2019-10)

Developing countries are largely characterized by rural-based communities often settled in headwater catchments whose livelihoods are dependent on natural resources available. As the climate changes, hydrological regimes ...
Evaluation of potential acid mine drainage: A case study of the Albert Silver Mine, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Ngomane, Stanley Simob (2020-09-21)

Generally, mining produces mine wastes that contain sulfide minerals that have potential to produce acid mine drainage. Albert Silver Mine conducted mining of the silver-sulfide bearing ore from 1885 to 1914. However, at ...
Geology and Geochemistry of Muyexe Magnesite Deposit, Giyani Greenstone Belt, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Chauke, Tiyani (2020-03-24)

Muyexe magnesite deposit is situated in the Giyani Greenstone Belt in South Africa. Despite mining activities currently taking place at Muyexe magnesite deposit, little information is available about the geology and ...
Assessment of the use of ceramic water filters with silver nitrate as point-of-use water treatment devices in Dertig, North West Province, South Africa

Ndebele, Nkosinobubelo (2020-03)

Water borne diseases due to inadequate and unsafe drinking water is a global challenge that has led to a significant number of deaths and illnesses reported annually. These diseases are prevalent in less-developed countries, ...
Hydrogeological characterisation and water supply potential of Lebalelo South, Limpopo Province of South Africa

Rambuwani, Rudzani Vincent (2020-08)

Lebalelo area of Sekhukhune district is one of many areas in South Africa experiencing portable water scarcity, especially during prolonged dry season. Due to the dominance of low yielding aquifers in South Africa, it is ...
Drought in Luvuvhu River Catchment - South Africa: Assessment, Characterisation and Prediction

Mathivha, Fhumulani Innocentia (2020-09)

Demand for water resources has been on the increase and is compounded by population growth and related development demands. Thus, numerous sectors are affected by water scarcity and therefore effective management of ...
Development of a computer-based advisory system for a selection of appropriate rehabilitation strategies for designated abandoned mine sites in Limpopo Province of South Africa

Mhlongo, Sphiwe Emmanuel (2020-09)

South Africa has many abandoned mines which seriously affect the environment and the livelihood of the host communities. The lack of in-depth knowledge of the problems of these mines, limited resources for their rehabilitation, ...
An integrated approach to groundwater exploration using remotely sensed imagery and geophysical techniques: a case study in the Archean basement and Karoo sedimentary basins of Limpopo Province of South Africa

Magakane, Ronald (2019-09-20)

Many recent studies have shown that some of the greatest water needs occur in areas underlain by crystalline rocks with complex hydrogeology. Crystalline basement rocks underlie over 60% of the South African surface, and ...
Geology and characterization of coal at the Mushithe Coal Occurrence, Soutpansberg Coalfield, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mukatuni, Sedzani (2019-09-20)

The Mushithe coal occurrence is situated approximately 16 km west of the Tshikondeni coal mine in the Tshipise-Pafuri sub-basin of the Soutpansberg coalfield in South Africa. The Soutpansberg Coalfield has received ...
Variation of the coal stratigraphy and characterization of the Soutpansberg Coalfield, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mawila, Edith Elizabeth Tintswalo (2019-09-20)

The future of energy in South Africa depends on coal as it is one of the cheapest and most affordable sources of energy; however, some of the coal is uneconomical to mine due to the thickness and depth of the coal seams. ...
Economic potential of gold mine waste: a case study of Consolidated Murchison Mine Waste

Ravele, Rembuluwani Solly (2019-09-20)

The increase in the demand and market price of gold has led to reprocessing of gold tailings in many parts of the world. Mines are recently closing down due to depletion of resources and increasing mining costs leading to ...
Isotopic signatures and trace metals in geothermal springs and their environmental media within Soutpansberg

Durowoju, Olatunde Samod (2019-09-20)

Geothermal springs are natural geological phenomena that occur throughout the world. South Africa is endowed with several springs of this nature. Thirty-one percent of all geothermal springs in the country are found in ...
Investigation of the Geology, Structural Setting and Mineralisation the Copper-Sulphide Deposits in the Messina Area, Limpopo Mobile Belt, South Africa

Mundalamo, Humbulani Rejune (2019-09-20)

The study focused on the geology, structural setting and mineralisation of copper-sulphide deposits in the Musina area, located in the Central Zone of the Limpopo Mobile Belt of South Africa. The Messina copper deposits ...
Development of risk-based groundwater operating rules: a case study of Siloam Village, South Africa

Makungo, Rachel (2019-09-20)

This study developed operating rules for groundwater supply from a probabilistic (risk-based) approach. Groundwater supply systems are often operated without relating groundwater yield/availability to demand which makes ...
Towards efficient water utilisation in South African Higher Education Institutions: A case study of University of Venda

Nkuna, Zanele (2019-05-18)

Water scarcity has become a constraint for sustainable development in the higher education institutions in South Africa including University of Venda. Water infrastructure is one of the major challenges within higher ...
Evaluation of the suitably of proposed site for construction of photovoltaic solar facility at Kakamas in the Northern Cape of South Africa

Tshilate, Lindelani (2019-05-18)

Solar energy development is experiencing significant growth due to national interest in increasing energy efficiency, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, increasing domestic energy production, and curbing greenhouse gas ...
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing techniques to evaluate the impact of land cover and land use changes on the hydrology and water resources of Luvuvhu River Catchment in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Singo, Lutendo Rhinah (2018-09-21)

Luvuvhu River Catchment (LRC) exhibits diverse land use and land cover patterns that are influenced by seasonality and socio-cultural practices of the local communities. From 1950, the catchment has been undergoing land ...
An Assessment of Algae and cyanotoxins in small-holder Aquaculture farms in Vhembe, South Africa

Tshifura, Rudzani Alice (2018-09-21)

In South Africa, inland aquaculture is on the increase, especially among the rural communities. Thus aquaculture is able to provide a source of employment and improve rural incomes. This study assessed algae species and ...
Geochemical and mineralogical characterization of gold mine tailings for the potential of acid mine drainage in the Sabie - Pilgrims's Rest Goldfields

Lusunzi, Rudzani (2018-09-21)

This study entails geochemical and mineralogical characterization of gold tailings of Nestor Mine and Glynn’s Lydenberg Mine of the Sabie-Pilgrim’s Rest goldfields. A total of 35 samples were collected and were analysed ...

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