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Acid Mine Drainage Prevention and Treatment Management

Tackles acid mine drainage, one of the most serious long term environmental liabilities facing African mining, particularly gold and coal operations. Participants learn to predict acid generation, prevent it at source and design treatment for affected water. The programme links geochemistry, water management and regulatory obligations into a practical management approach.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the geochemistry of acid rock and acid mine drainage generation.
  • Predict acid generation potential using static and kinetic testing.
  • Apply source control measures for waste rock, tailings and pit water.
  • Select and manage active and passive treatment options.
  • Monitor water quality and interpret results against compliance limits.
  • Plan long term drainage management through operations and closure.

Course outline

  1. 01Geochemistry of acid mine drainage
  2. 02Acid generation prediction and testing
  3. 03Source control and prevention measures
  4. 04Active and passive treatment technologies
  5. 05Water quality monitoring and compliance
  6. 06Long term and post closure drainage management
  7. 07Case studies from African operations

Who should attend

The course suits environmental managers, water and process engineers, closure planners and compliance officers dealing with mine water and acid drainage.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Pretoria
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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