A CASE STUDY IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE RAND LEASES MINE TAILINGS DUMP

Authors

  • J. Sithole Southern Metropolitan Local Council
  • D. Lethlage Southern Metropolitan Local Council
  • D. Mphati Southern Metropolitan Local Council
  • V. Jood Southern Metropolitan Local Council
  • J. Malahlela A.E.R. (Pty) Ltd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/caj/2000/10/5.7092

Abstract

Community complaints about the negative impact of dust fall-out from a nearby mine tailings dump led residents of Meadowlands, a suburb of Soweto, to join in a monitoring network together with NACA, scientific institutions,NGO's and the mining company involved.

Both indoor and outdoor samples showed high fall-out rates. A community-driven initiative to resolve the conflict with the mininghouse concerned led to public involvement and a subsequent commitment by the mining house to implement and maintain dust control measures. Monitoring will continue to measure the success of these measures.

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Published

2000-06-03

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 5 (2000): Clean Air Journal

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

A CASE STUDY IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE RAND LEASES MINE TAILINGS DUMP. (2000). Clean Air Journal, 10(5), 3-6. https://doi.org/10.17159/caj/2000/10/5.7092

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