The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts of abandoned mine shafts in Sutherland goldfield, South Africa
Abandoned gold mine sites are generally characterised by severe environmental problems and physical hazards. Because of socio-economic problems confronting communities around abandoned mine sites, historic and abandoned gold mines have become hot-spots for artisanal and small-scale miners. These min...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Jàmbá |
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| Online Access: | https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/688 |