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Assessing Soil and Water Pollution: A Case Study of an Abandoned Coal Mine for Remediation and Repurposing in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

2025-08-07

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Despite South Africa's robust environmental legislation governing the mining industry, abandoned coal mines persist as a significant environmental concern, with some companies evading accountability. This study assesses the level of contamination at an abandoned coal mine site in Mpumalanga, South Africa, and proposes preliminary remediation strategies and potential site repurposing options. The analysis incl...

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10.20944/preprints202508.0532.v1
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