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Learn about the impact of AMD from Delia du Toit in an article that discusses the severe environmental and socio-economic consequences of AMD in South Africa, highlighting specific incidents such as the Carolina water crisis and exploring the broader implications for water resources in regions like the Vaal River system.
Read about the dangers of AMD from the Centre for Environmental Rights. This source explains how AMD occurs, its severe impacts on South Africa's water resources, and the pressing issue of derelict and ownerless mines. It also highlights government efforts to address the problem and provides useful resources for further reading.
Explore groundbreaking research on the chemical intricacies of AMD and its management through an article published in the Journal of Environmental Advances and authored by 4 of our project members. This insightful article looks at how electrical conductivity can predict concentrations of critical pollutants in AMD, offering a faster method for compliance testing and enhancing treatment processes.
Discover how AMD contaminates soils in mining regions through an insightful article written by our project members. This research delves into the geochemical impacts of AMD on soil, uncovering significant levels of arsenic and shifts in rare earth element concentrations. It provides data for understanding the environmental and health risks associated with soil contamination in mining areas, shaping strategies for land use management and rehabilitation.