This course provides an in-depth overview and insight into integrated mine water management approaches, the development of mine water balances and introduces Best Practice Guidelines with consideration given to the expectations arising from regulatory requirements. The following is discussed in detail:
- Familiarisation of mineral processing activities associated with mineral extraction on mining operations and the identification of mine water use on a typical mine.
- Identification of impacted water resources typically associated with opencast and underground mining.
- Regulation No. 704 contents as contained in the National Water Act No. 36 of 1998 providing a backdrop to the development of Integrated Mine Water Management Plans.
- A discussion on, and properties of, the most important contaminants associated with mining activities.
- An exhaustive discussion of the possible treatment processes used for the treatment of mine impacted water.
- Introduction to the Global Acid Rock Drainage guideline and its application.
- Discussion on Acid Mine Water (AMD), its origin and impacts and possible treatment thereof.
Objectives & outcomes of the course:
- Understanding the basic chemistry associated with surface and groundwater characteristics and how it is impacted on by mining activities.
- The need for water quality and treatment application and the various treatment methods and process that can be considered.
- An understanding of the Global Acid Rock Drainage guideline.
- A knowledge & understanding of the various activities associated with water use on a typical mining operation.
- An understanding of the provisions of Regulation No. 704 as referenced in the National Water Act, No. 36 of 1998.
- The ability to compile an Integrated Mine Water Management Plan and Water Balance.
Who should attend the course
- Managers and Water technicians on Mines
- Managers and Water Technologists involved in mine water treatment.
- Engineers and Water Technologists in consulting companies
- Senior Maintenance personnel in water treatment facilities and mining operations
- Ore Processing staff on mining operations
- Lecturers in water treatment at universities and colleges
- Environmental Managers and Technologists
- Health and Safety Managers and Technologists
Facilitated by: GARY BROWN, qualified with a Masters Diploma in Technology: Civil Engineering – Water received from the Tshwane University of Technology in water sector by offering various associated services focused around mine water management and water and wastewater treatment works design, performance, compliance, troubleshooting, and integration of technologies to improve on existing and new infrastructure performances.
Interaction with mining engineers soon developed into more of a niche area and Gary has since been privileged to present short training courses on “Water, Sewage, and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Principles and Practices and Water Quality Management” across various destinations and with service providers located in Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Pakistan, and South Africa. The content of some of the courses and Gary as the facilitator, by the South African Asset Management Association with 2 - 3 CPD points, dependent on the duration of the course.
Day 1
07:30-08:30 Registration, Tea & Coffee
08:30 Opening & Welcome
Intro & Course content:
- Background to mining applications and operations.
- Typical mining operation layout.
- Water quality characteristics and properties.
- Properties of most important contaminants impacting water quality from a mining perspective.
- The potential water sources associated with a mining operation.
- Typical mine water balance, considering salt load and user points.
- Tailings storage facilities function.
- Water quality monitoring programmes.
Introduction to Governance matters related to Mine Water Management:
- National Water Act No. 36 of 1998 and its relevance.
- Water Use definitions.
- Integrated Water Use Licence Application contents.
- Regulation No. 704 content and interpretation.
- Global Acid Rock Drainage guide introduction and overview.
- Acid Rock Drainage definition.
- Characterization.
- Prediction.
- Prevention & Mitigation.
- Treatment.
16:00 End of Day 1
Day 2
07:30-08:30 Registration, Tea & Coffee
08:30 Previous Day’s Recap:
- Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) in context:
- Origin and formation.
- Impacts on the environment and risk to humans.
- Mitigation methods.
Mine Water Best Practice series introduction:
The Best Practice series produced by the Department of Water and Sanitation is presented and discussed.
- Integrated Mine Water Management.
- Pollution prevention and minimization.
- Water re-use and reclamation.
- Water treatment.
Mine Water Treatment Processes guideline:
Guidelines are provided on the selection of treatment processes for each water type and pollutants required to be removed in order to achieve the required outcomes.
- Types of process and selection criteria.
- Passive Treatment Systems.
- Mechanical/Chemical and Biological systems.
- Key considerations.
16:00 End of Workshop
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