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Geotech Study by SRK for East London Port Rehabilitation

Geotech Study by SRK for East London Port Rehabilitation

Brent Cock

As part of the proposed rehabilitation of the century-old Quay Wall 3 at the Port of East London, SRK Consulting has completed a geotechnical investigation to assess ground conditions at the site. Extensive upgrades are planned for the quay and other port infrastructure by TNPA.

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An Overview of Challenges Associated with Defining and Applying Water Quality Standards | SRK Consulting

An Overview of Challenges Associated with Defining and Applying Water Quality Standards in the Absence of Applicable Regulatory Limits

Melanie Cox, Rob Bowell, Ruth Griffiths, David Tate

Water quality protection is a key guiding principle ofr responsible mining companies. This paper reviews challenges with identifying appropriate water quality standards for mining projects in various jurisdictions that lack comprehensive standards.

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Hydrogeological Numerical Modelling to Assess Active Dewatering Options at a Sand Quarry Site – A Case Study and Associated Methodology

Sheila Imrie, James Bellin, Adam Bennett, Patrick Ebeling - March 24, 2024

In this paper, we describe an innovative numerical modelling approach used to rapidly assess the potential effectiveness of various dewatering options in reducing moisture content at the Holly Hill limestone quarry and cement manufacturing plant in South Carolina, United States.

TAGS: Carbon emission reduction, numerical modelling, dewatering, moisture content
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Use of Evaporation Ponds in the Mining Industry - How Necessary and Effective is this in Various Parts of the World

Houcyne El-Idrysy, Nikolai Kirillov, William Harding, Gary Hurban - March 22, 2024

This paper highlights the increasing threat to global water resources, especially in the mining sector, emphasizing the shift towards Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles and questioning the efficacy of evaporation ponds as a water management tool.

TAGS: Mine water management, climate change, ESG, evaporation pond
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Featured Videos

Introduction to Machine Learning and Big Data | SRK Consulting

Introduction to Machine Learning and Big Data

Discover the evolving use of both machine learning and big data as exploration tools, and their various applications across the mining value chain.

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ESG Trends for Explorers & Developers | SRK Video

ESG Trends for Explorers & Developers

In this video, SRK's Principal Consultant (Environmental, Social and Governance), Kate Vershinina delves into ESG considerations and standards at the exploration and pre-development stages of a mining project.

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