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South Africa: Mining Sludge Surge Triggers Power Cuts and Contamination Fears After Tailings Dam Collapse

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South Africa: Mining Sludge Surge Triggers Power Cuts and Contamination Fears After Tailings Dam Collapse
AllAfrica
AllAfrica17 mins ago
South Africa: Mining Sludge Surge Triggers Power Cuts and Contamination Fears After Tailings Dam Collapse
[Daily Maverick] A tailings dam collapse at Samancor Dikwena has cut access to nearby mine shafts, swept away vehicles, and knocked out Eskom power lines near Brits. Satellite analysis and experts point to delayed rainfall effects and potential structural over-deposition as potential causes.
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick🏁 first to report12 hrs ago
TRAIL OF MUCK: Mining sludge surge triggers power cuts and contamination fears after tailings dam collapse
A tailings dam collapse at Samancor Dikwena has cut access to nearby mine shafts, swept away vehicles, and knocked out Eskom power lines near Brits. Satellite analysis and experts point to delayed rainfall effects and potential structural over-deposition as potential causes.
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