Mining ‘could destroy Stampriet aquifer’

Fresh-water resource at risk
A retired geologist has issued a warning that in-situ mining, which would require sulphuric acid, would contaminate the fresh water in the Stampriet aquifer.
OGONE TLHAGE
  • 2 Year Ago - 2022-08-09 00:05:00
Retired geologist Roy Miller says proposed in-situ leach mining in the Leonardville area for uranium could destroy the Stampriet aquifer and should under no circumstances be allowe
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