National Environmental Management Waste Act

Lining is the preferred option for tailing areas to reduce environmental impact it poses a set of risks that need to be monitored and addressed.

AECOM notes that with landfill space in South Africa at a premium filling of landfill cells requires progressive closure and rehabilitation.

By Warren Beech, Head of Mining and Partner at Hogan Lovells The uncertainty and complexity surrounding the promulgation of wide-ranging environmental regulations impacting on the mining industry is a concern. The judgement of the High Court of...