Electra Mining: Set Point Laboratory well positioned to assist with acid mine drainage

Although significant progress has been made to address the Acid mine drainage issue, it is still a concern in South Africa and other mining countries. This persistent challenge has had a negatively affected the environment and communities around the mining areas to the extent that some contaminated sites may never be completely restored.

In the absence of swift remedies, it is imperative that precautionary measures are taken to ensure that we preserve the environment and safeguard the livelihood of the communities living in these areas.

In South Africa, Witwatersrand is a key concern for a high impact on our precious water resources mainly because of the catchment of the most important river, The Vaal River.

At Set Point Laboratories we believe that with the right planning and relevant testing the mining industry can avert acid mining drainage before it causes grave damage to the environment.

“We offer various environmental testing for mine, surface water as well as borehole water for compliance to the National Water Act,” says Kevin Gerber, Managing Director Set Point Labs.

“Our services can assist the mines with their impact studies such as the potential for underground and surface material that can develop into acid mine drainage, and equip them to plan for future occurrences as well as assist with preventative measures,” says Gerber.

Set Point Laboratories, a division of the Set Point Group will be exhibiting at this year’s Electra Mining show taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre from 15 to 19 of September. We invite the show visitors and our customers to visit us in Hall 5 Stand B22 and our knowledgeable staff will be able to assist them with our unique solutions for the mining industry.

Set Point Laboratories is an ISO 17025 accredited analytical chemistry laboratory. The laboratory holds a COR from the National Nuclear Regulator to transport, handle and analyse radioactive isotopes.

“We offer speedy and quality service to our customers. Our prices are competitive and we can handle significant volumes of sample testing,” says Gerber.

The laboratory has Level 4 B-BBEE rating, verified as a value adding supplier, resulting in 125% preferential procurement recognition.