A concerning phenomenon in South Africa’s mines is the huge quantities of waste generated by the mines. The problem is historical in that there was existing land and water contamination from previously generated waste, often from now abandoned mines, of which there are many. But the problem is also current, as mines continue to aggravate concerns about the hazards of mine waste for the health and well-being of people and the environment. South Africa has little arable land and water is scarce. Compromising these resources has implications for food security and access to clean water. 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 and sustainable use of previously contaminated land and water resources. The implementation of such processes in South Africa relies on a legal framework that provides minimum standards and guidelines for land and water remediation. However, flaws in the legal framework impair functioning in the sector. Poor implementation and compliance with existing laws make matters worse. The effects show on the environment.

南非矿山的一个令人担忧的现象是矿山产生的大量废物。这个问题是历史性的，因为以前产生的废物（通常来自现在废弃的矿山，其中有很多）已经存在土地和水污染。但这个问题也是当前存在的，因为矿山继续加剧人们对矿山废物对人类健康和福祉以及环境的危害的担忧。南非耕地少，水资源稀缺。损害这些资源会对粮食安全和获得清洁水产生影响。有一些工艺可以改善矿山废物对南非环境安全和粮食安全的有害影响。这些过程可以评估土壤和水质以及提取重金属和准金属等污染物，旨在实现适合替代和可持续利用先前受污染的土地和水资源的土地和水质。在南非实施此类程序依赖于为土地和水修复提供最低标准和指南的法律框架。然而，法律框架的缺陷会损害该部门的运作。执行不力和不遵守现行法律会使事情变得更糟。对环境的影响。法律框架的缺陷损害了该部门的运作。执行不力和不遵守现行法律会使事情变得更糟。对环境的影响。法律框架的缺陷损害了该部门的运作。执行不力和不遵守现行法律会使事情变得更糟。对环境的影响。