CONTENTS
IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
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MINE EXCURSION
COUNTRY IN FOCUS
DEMANENG: BUILT ON PROWESS SENEGAL: THE BIRIMIAN’S LAST OUTPOST
Afrimat has turned around a sinking ship in the Northern Cape. It might be a good idea for exploration geologists to have a closer look at
Senegal.
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RISK MANAGEMENT GEOLOGY
DEALING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE BENIN REMAINS UNDEREXPLORED
Mining companies will not only have to adapt to climate change but will
need to consider the risks associated with extreme weather conditions in
their business plans, writes Leon Louw. The tiny country of Benin should catch the wave of interest in West Africa.
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OPERATIONS
IN THE STOPE
REDUCE THE RISK OF TAILINGS DAVID ROSSITER
The risk of tailings dam failure can be reduced by using accurate pore
pressure monitoring. Success built on adventure.
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