effects of phosphate on the environment in south africa

Scientists work to solve phosphate shortage

Global phosphate production is set to peak in 2030, around the same time the world's population will reach nine billion. As a finite resource, a phosphate shortage will effect global food ...

5 Biggest Environmental Issues In Africa In 2024 | Earth.Org

In order to simultaneously speed up energy access and support sustainable economic growth, Africa's renewable energy mix has increasingly switched away from conventional hydropower and thermal facilities to renewable alternatives. 3. Water Pollution. African communities face a serious threat from contaminated water.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS …

In this report, the potential effects of marine phosphate (or any similar bulk sediment) mining operations on marine ecosystems in the Western Cape province of South …

Chemical phosphate removal from Hartbeespoort Dam water, South Africa

Phosphate levels in the dam water need to be lowered from the current 0.2 mg/L to less than 0.05 mg/L to control eutrophication. Chemicals such as iron (III), iron (II), aluminium (III) and lime ...

Investigating Industrial Effluent Impact on Municipal …

2.1. Description of the Study Site. Vereeniging is a city located in the southern part of the Gauteng province in South Africa, very close to Vanderbijlpark (west), Three Rivers (east), Meyerton (north) and burg (south) as shown in Figure 1. Vereeniging is strategically located on the border of three provinces, consisting of Mpumalanga, …

Exploring sustainability potentials in vineyards through …

Purpose Following the urgency to curb environmental impacts across all sectors globally, this is the first life cycle assessment of different wine grape farming practices suitable for commercial conventional production in South Africa, aiming at better understanding the potentials to reduce adverse effects on the environment and on …

"Harmful mining activities, environmental impacts …

The impacts and effects of poor and harmful mining activities are numerous and some are discussed below. 3.1. Impact and effect of harmful mining. Bad mining practices can ignite fires which can ...

Water Crisis in South Africa: Causes, Effects, And Solutions

As experts in the field have agreed, the water crisis in South Africa can likely be attributed to economic (a lack of investment), as well as physical (a lack of rain) water scarcity. In an article, spokesman for the government committee appointed to respond to the water crisis in South Africa Luvuyo Bangazi described how dire the situation in ...

Phosphate Sorption Characteristics and External P …

The Transkei is the largest consolidated area in South Africa where land is held by smallholder farmers but little is known about the extent of phosphate fixation in the region. This study was conducted to determine the phosphate sorption properties and external P requirements (EPR) of selected soils from the Transkei region, South Africa and to …

Measurement of radioactivity concentration in soil samples …

DOI: 10.1016/j.jrras.2017.10.006 Corpus ID: 134643772; Measurement of radioactivity concentration in soil samples around phosphate rock storage facility in Richards Bay, South Africa

How does the mining sector impact the South African economy?

Mining contributes 11% of gross capital creation but also 16% of total direct foreign investment in South Africa. Despite accounting for just 0.3 percent of taxpayers, the sector was liable for 6 percent of the tax imposed in 2014. Although quarrying employs about 500,000 people, it accounts for barely 5% of the country's employment.

Ramping up low-cadmium phosphate rock supply in South Africa

Kropz is a junior mining company, which is in the process of developing the Elandsfontien phosphate rock project in the Western Cape of South Africa. Over the past few years, it has invested USD120 million into the project, which they aim to commission during the second half of 2019. Their goal is simple: bring good quality phosphate rock ...

Recovery of phosphate from real municipal …

The phosphate rich municipal wastewater was hand collected from a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Tshwane municipality, Gauteng province, …

How does phosphate mining affect the environment? – …

Environmental Effects Environmental issues can include erosion, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water by chemicals from mining processes. ... Kropz says the mine is situated on the second largest deposit of phosphate in South Africa and will create about 300 permanent jobs.

The rise and fall of dissolved phosphate in South African rivers

Dissolved phosphate levels in South Africa's rivers increased from 0.016 mg P/L in 1985 to a high of 0.036 mg P/L in 2007 but have been in decline since 2008 (Griffin, 2017). The decline has ...

The Impact of Phosphates on the Environment: A Deep Dive …

Conclusion. Phosphates, although useful, have proven harmful to aquatic ecosystems when present in excessive amounts. Regulatory measures are in place, but combating the issue requires a collective effort. By opting for phosphate-free alternatives, you not only contribute to reducing pollution but also promote a healthier, more balanced …

Potential radiological impact of the phosphate …

Volume 217, June 2020, 106214. Potential radiological impact of the phosphate industry in South Africa on the public and the environment (Paper 1) I.Louw. Show more. Add to …

History and Future of Phosphate Mining and Beneficiation in …

1652. Dutch settlers used manure in the governors gardens in the Cape. 1840. Guano was mined from a small island on the West Coast of Namibia. 1890. Chemical fertilizer …

Most concerning environmental issues in South Africa

By Kate Griffin 26 October 2022. South Africa currently faces many environmental issues, including global warming, air pollution, biodiversity loss, deforestation, desertification and waste. These environmental issues represent a threat to people's health and livelihoods. Soil erosion, pollution and drought impede South African farmers ...

[PDF] Phosphate in South Africa | Semantic Scholar

Published 1 May 1989. Environmental Science, Geology. Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. SYNOPSIS This paper reviews the geology, history, …

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The effects of humans. Until they acquired firearms, humans made relatively little impact on animal numbers or—with some exceptions—their range. From the last half of the 19th century, however, and particularly since 1940, direct or indirect human wastage of Africa's animal life has been intense and has reduced stocks considerably. The antelope known …

Elandsfontein Phosphate Project, Western Cape Province, South Africa

The Elandsfontein phosphate project is located near Hopefield in the Western Cape province, 100km north of Cape Town. The Port of Saldanha Bay is located 43km away from the project site. The geology is characterised by the outcrops of Cambrian/Neoproterozoic granites of the Cape Suite. It also includes sediments of calcareous aeolian sands ...

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Elandsfontein phosphate project. Location. Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa. Project Owner/s. The Elandsfontein project is held by Kropz (70%), African Rainbow Capital, or ARC (25% ...

Emerging contaminants in South African water …

Urine diverted toilets and landfill leachate are identified as potential EC sources. The release of emerging contaminants (ECs) to the environment is a serious concern due to its health implications on humans, aquatic species, and the development …

The impact of phosphorus on projected Sub-Saharan …

The impact of phosphorus on projected Sub-Saharan Africa food security futures. Daniel Magnone, Vahid J. Niasar, Alexander F. Bouwman, Arthur H. W. Beusen, …

Regulation and remediation of the impacts of mine wastes …

There are processes that can ameliorate the harmful effects of mine wastes on environmental safety and food security in South Africa. These processes enable the evaluation of soil and water quality and the extraction of pollutants, such as heavy metals and metalloids, aiming to achieve land and water quality that is suitable for alternative …

Potential role of acid mine drainage management towards …

Acid mine drainage has always been considered to be toxic to the environment. This paper highlights its potential role from a water resource perspective in alleviating water supply issues in the Witwatersrand gold mining region of South Africa.Relevant local and international literature on acid mine drainage (AMD) …

South Africa Leads Global Effort at UN to Tackle Phosphate …

South Africa leads global initiative at the UN Environment Assembly to regulate phosphorus in fertilizers, aiming for sustainable agriculture and reduced water pollution. At the recent United Nations Environment Assembly, South Africa joined forces with nations worldwide to address the escalating issue of phosphate pollution in water …

Environmental impact of phosphate mining and …

Although the subject of mining and its environmental impacts are very wide to be covered in this review, concerns about the impact of phosphate mining and processing typically emphasis on its potential effects on water pollution, air pollution, and human health were accessed. We reviewed published information at different stages of mining; current …

Phosphorous in the environment: characteristics with …

Phosphorus (P) is the 11 th most common element in the Earth's crust and exists mostly in phosphate rocks (Morton et al. 2003).It is a component of many important biological compounds, including DNA, RNA, and the enzymes. Originally, the unique source of P for plants and animals is rock, nearly all of which contains small amounts of P, …