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I was going through some snaps of the Finders Ranges here in South Australia and this one jumped out at me. The resilience of nature and mythic image are startling; and is typical from this part of Australia. Nature and people are resilient. When we build a mine, a farm, a solar array, a port an impact is created. The intent is that the positive impacts will outweigh the negative. This can be done by what I call conscious decision making – making the unseen, seen and by minimising disturbance to only what is necessary. Nature and people are resilient but let’s not depend on this as we try to balance the negative impacts of development with the benefits. Environmental Elements offer approvals, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and environment and community project management services off and on site for mining and industry. Environmental Elements. Practical environmental advisory support. (https://lnkd.in/gaPYphUk) #environmentalimpactassessment #socialimpact #transparency #trust #nature #approvals #mining #infrastructure 

Iceland Resources will be at #PDAC2024 in Toronto on March 3-6. Find out why Iceland is ideal for investment. Reach out if you’d like to connect with our team before the event. $SX $SXOOF #IcelandResources #InvestmentOpportunities #Iceland #greenmining #exploration #preciousmetals #circulareconomy #supplychain #sustainability #hydrodam

Regional post-mining #landuseplanning goes beyond mere site reclamation, addressing the multifaceted challenges associated with economic diversification, job creation, and community resilience post-closure 🍃📈 🏘. It provides a roadmap for repurposing land, considering local ecosystems and the aspirations of #communities. In our latest paper led by Sandy Worden and co-authored by Claire Cote and Pascal Bolz - "Regional Post-Mining Land Use Assessment: An Interdisciplinary and Multi-Stakeholder Approach" - we present a new approach to determine what PMLUs a region is capable of sustaining. The approach provides a path for collaboration between different regional stakeholders by starting a conversation about what land use is suitable for the region and fostering a collaborative approach to the first stage of PMLU decision-making. 📖💡The #openaccess paper is based on research we undertook on four Queensland regions in Australia, funded by the Queensland Resources Council and ICMM. Access the paper here: https://lnkd.in/exZjUW2T 

While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship responsibilities. “Africa’s world-class copper belt, for instance, holds great potential for the future, and mining development there needs to manage its water issues carefully,” said Ismail Mahomed, partner and principal hydrogeologist at SRK Consulting. “This is vital not only for mines to comply with local regulations and global industry standards, but to protect their broader social licence to mine.” Mine dewatering is among the many facets that raise this risk, especially in regions of low rainfall like southern and northern Africa. Contamination of water resources continue to pose a potential liability and risk for any mining operation, particularly as the bar is steadily raised so that the objective of leaving a safe environment behind on mine closure is achieved. To read the full article click on the link below or visit the WhyAfrica website, your one-stop-shop for on-the-ground information and business intelligence about Africa.   WhyAfrica specialises in the sustainable utilisation and responsible extraction of Africa’s natural resources.   WhyAfrica supports the empowerment of African communities, especially women and the youth, through development projects.   Leon Louw SRK Consulting Sally Braham     #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #africa #mining #exploration #quarrying #equipment #agriculture #farming #forestry #ESG #infrastructure #watermanagement #energy #tourism #sustainability #carbonemissions #naturalresources #environment #naturalresourcemangement #environmentalmanagent #biodiversity #conservation #travel #climatechange #extremeweatherevetns     Image credit: Leon Louw for WhyAfrica   https://lnkd.in/dw-FDgrA

Community participation at every stage of the project is very crucial. It makes it easy for all parties to reach the mutual understanding hence making sure the project reach its intended purposes. If you listen to the community members you will soften the process of drilling after doing the geophysical survey(Groundwater survey). There are sometimes disagreements which arises within the community when one finds a potential area for the groundwater. Some dont take it well as they deem the loss of their dear land forever. However, with new implemented technologies of tap waters where you dont need a whole lot of space the community are enlightened on the whole process. As we embrace groundwater we should also embrace the technologies which are happening within WASH sector in Malawi and beyond. Noel Janna your favorite groundwater surveyor/Consultant in Malawi. #Geophysicalsurvey #groundwater #watersupply #communityengagement #drilling #Machinga #malawi

The true wealth of Africa is not on it's #finite resources. The traditional methods of using resources such as #land, #minerals and #oil reserves are excessively expensive and increasingly inneffective. Our continent needs a #relational #approach more than #transactional #approach. A focus on #infinite resources-living species such as man. A govus

At Mopani Gold, we limit negative environmental impact and aim to increase positive impact. We focus on brownfield redevelopment, rehabilitating historic operations rather than targeting pristine landscapes. #SustainableMining #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoFriendlyMining #BrownfieldRedevelopment #PositiveImpact #MiningRehabilitation #ResponsibleMining #MiningEthics #EcoConscious #MiningPractices #EnvironmentalPreservation #SustainableResourceManagement

A new study identifies that around 18m hectares of land in Cambodia🇰🇭, Colombia🇨🇴 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)🇨🇩 have been “acquired” in large-scale deals. Around 6% of this land overlaps with areas that are either legally recognised as belonging to local and Indigenous communities or, in the case of the DRC, are traditionally managed by Indigenous groups. Many of these deals involve foreign companies using the land for: 🪵 logging  🐄 intensive agriculture  🪨 fossil-fuel extraction and mining 🌵 increasingly, carbon offsets This is part of a wider trend in which companies and governments take advantage of weak or unclear land rights to lease out swathes of communal land in the global south. Read more from Josh Gabbatiss here: https://lnkd.in/enW4JeVG #LandRights #IndigenousRights #CarbonOffsets #Logging

🌊 The Chilcotin landslide water in Canada is surging into the Fraser River, creating a powerful and dangerous flow. Check out this video of the water merging at the Chilcotin confluence. 🌊 It's great to see Bowinn Ma sharing updates to alert the public about such risks. From an engineering perspective, how can we mitigate situations like this? 🎥 Thanks for sharing, Bowinn Ma! *𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘦. ----------------- 👇👇👇𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: 🔍 Follow Karoline Qasem, PhD, PE, PMP, #20MinRule 🔔 Click the bell icon on my profile 👍 Like 🔁 Repost --------------- #ClimateChange #Hydrology #EngineeringSolutions #FloodRisk #WaterSafety #ChilcotinLandslide #FraserRiver #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #DisasterManagement #WaterResources #CivilEngineering #PublicSafety #NaturalDisaster #Canada

In every project we handle, we endeavor to ensure equitable access to clean water and renewable energy. At times, we face challenges, but what makes us overcome is the smiles we leave on the faces of our satisfied clients. In this project, Borehole drilling in Kenya, we had not drilled a meter yet when our smart hammer abruptly blocked. The resounding thud echoed through the site, and our team knew we had a challenge on our hands. With determination etched on our faces, we initiated the retrieval of all rods, a meticulous process that required both expertise and patience. As we faced the setback, the anticipation lingered in the air. However, our team, led by seasoned engineers, responded with resilience and strategic thinking. minutes turned into hours, but our commitment to providing clean water never wavered. In the end, overcoming adversity became a testament to our dedication. With the smart hammer replaced and rods carefully reinserted, the moment arrived when water gushed triumphantly from the borehole. The jubilation that ensued echoed not just the success of drilling but the promise of a sustainable water source for the community. The smiles on our clients' faces are not just the result of overcoming a challenge but the beginning of a journey toward a future filled with access to clean water. As narrated by Victor Kakendo Let's get you started in you next project: +254711687070 www.waterlift.africa #water #sustainablesolutions #waterislife #wellwater #boreholedrilling #borehole #cleanwater