The environmental impact of the abondoned Edenvale lead mine near Tshwane, South Africa

The mining industry has been associated with environmental pollution throughout the ages. Old abandoned mines are of particular concern due to the lack of remediation and monitoring of the pollution. The abandoned Edendale Lead Mine in Tshwane, South Africa, was in operation from the 1980’s until 19...

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Main Author: Glass, Jenny
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10210/455