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September 10, 2025Open Access

Assessing Soil and Water Pollution: A Case Study of an Abandoned Coal Mine for Remediation and Repurposing in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

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Soil samples exceeded pollution thresholds for sulfates and lead, indicating significant contamination.
Water quality assessment produced scores indicating poor water quality for both livestock and domestic use.
The study proposes remediation strategies like constructed wetlands to address acid mine drainage.
Circular economy principles are recommended to repurpose the site while generating economic opportunities.

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This assessment reveals significant contamination in soil and water at an abandoned coal mine, suggesting remediation strategies and circular economy options.

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Mlalazi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c31b54b1d3bfb60f0a0b https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202508.0532.v1

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This assessment reveals significant contamination in soil and water at an abandoned coal mine, suggesting remediation strategies and circular economy options.

Assessing Soil and Water Pollution: A Case Study of an Abandoned Coal Mine for Remediation and Repurposing in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

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Assessing Soil and Water Pollution: A Case Study of an Abandoned Coal Mine for Remediation and Repurposing in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

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