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Mine drainage control and environment protection by using grouting technology and the hydrogeological approach (1994)
Posted1st June 1994
Kym L Morton* and F A van Niekerk**
*K L M Consulting Services, P 0 Box 119 Lanseria 1748, South Africa
**Hydroseal, P 0 Box 3245 Randgate 1763, South Africa
Abstract
Any dewatering project needs to include a thorough understanding of the ground water regime affecting the mine. This means understanding the origin, movement, volume and hydrogeology of the country rock and the ore body.
Morton, K. L. & Niekerk, F. A. v. (1994): Mine Drainage Control and Environment Protection by using Grouting Technology and the Hydrogeological Approach. – Mine Water and the Environment, 13 (2): 41-43; Wollongong.
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