CPD EVENT The presentation “Is That Acid Mine Drainage? – A Brief Introduction to Mine Water” provided an overview of mine water, acid mine drainage (AMD), problems associated with mining activities as well as the potential for valorization of mine water. Mine water is the water found in or around mining areas and affected by mining activities. 

Please see below for details of a PhD opportunity working on  the environmental impact of lithium mining in high Andean Salars:

SANS 241-1 and SANS 241-2 were under review with the intention to merge the two standards in to one standard which will be SANS 241:

The new SANS 241 revised standard,  available on the SABS website, are now released and available for public comment with closing date 29 June 2022.

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Join us in CONGRATULATING the following members that have been appointed to the GWD Management Committee!

The update

Welcome Note

Dear GWD Members and Prospective Members
With the good rains over most parts of South Africa in spring and summer, 2022 is starting in the right direction. We can not forget the difficulties and sorrows of the last 2 years, but we can build on the lessons we learned and the opportunities created and move forward.

The Groundwater Session @ 5th WRC Symposium

The Groundwater Session that took place on Monday 20 September 2021, with Chair Yazeed van Wyk and speakers such as Dr Shafick Adams, Prof Matthys Dippenaar, Dr Kevin Pietersen, Dr Sumaya Israel, Mr Fanus Fourie, Mr Kes Murray and Dr Ricky Murray are 'Legend' now and for those that missed out we can just

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2021

As South Africa readies itself for longer and warmer days associated with the Spring, water access needs are highlighted with water uses spanning drinking, other essential and increased recreational uses.

This Spring, Nthabiseng Nooe from the Young Professionals Committee of the Ground Water Division speaks to Awodwa Magingi about her work as a hydrogeologist who contributes to managing and pl