While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources, casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. He points to mining companies in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, where copper and cobalt mining is ramping up to meet the demands of a lower carbon future. Industry benchmarks such as the Copper Mark have become essential for mining companies that understand current trends in customer expectations. They also benefit from taking a strategic view of water stewardship rather than focusing solely on compliance, according to Sathisha Barath, principal hydrogeologist at SRK Consulting. With its wealth of experience in surface water and groundwater solutions, SRK Consulting’s Water and Environmental Technology (WET) team works around Africa helping mines to manage their water supply, dewatering and other related challenges.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2024 18:46 UTC