Coaltech Research Association

Vibrant Roadheader Test Report – Brandspruit Colliery

J Maaren

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A technology to condition plants with adapted Rhizospheric soil/substrate bacterial species to improve vegetation resilience and growth on rehabilitated land

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Review and proposed method for using soil microbial communities to establish lasting vegetation on coal waste substrates where topsoil is scarce. For rehabilitation and closure practitioners.

What this report foundConventional rehabilitation relies on lime, fertiliser and compost to build fertility and select adaptive species, which produces short term cover but rarely a...

Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Combustion in Opencast Coal

G Stenzel

2024

Guidelines drawn from site testing at opencast coal operations, including trials of gypsum and fly ash sprays applied with a hydro seeder. For pit supervisors and mine safety staff.

What this report foundPractical guidance for opencast operations covers early detection with low cost thermal cameras, prevention, and the treatment methods in current use: water...

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