The Department of Water Affairs
today said acid mine drainage is a big challenge that faces South
Africa
Government believes that there has
been significant progress made towards addressing acid mine drainage and the
impact it has on the environment and water resources, with socio-economic
impacts.
Director of Communications at the
Department of Water Affairs Sputnik Ratau said in terms of the long-term
feasibility study and solution towards a resolution of the AMD. The study has been done and it has been
finalised.
“The study has been given to the
Department of Water Affairs where the final approvals are being looked into
before it is then presented to the ministerial committee on acid mine drainage,
and then finally to cabinet for approval and implementation” Ratau added.
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