MINING
An environmental monitor at Venetia Mine in South Africa empties samples from dust buckets that collect atmospheric dust for laboratory analysis
As well as having to comply with stringent government regulations , the mine ’ s Environmental Management Plan is aimed at meeting international standards and adopting leading practices .
Von Maltitz explained : “ We are implementing a biodiversity action plan which aims to manage not just the area surrounding the mine but all that it impacts upon .” The intention of the plan is to undertake concurrent rehabilitation , where environmental work is carried out progressively in order to ensure that the mine is fully integrated with the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve once it reaches the end of life .
“ We are implementing a biodiversity action plan which aims to manage not just the area surrounding the mine but all that it impacts upon ”
– Ludwig von Maltitz
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