Mineral mine’s ‘watertight’ strategy wins award
RBM takes first place at water conservation awards ceremony in Johannesburg
THE concerted efforts of Richards Bay Minerals’ (RBM) to save water in its coastal mining operations, won the company first place at the Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Sector Awards (WCWDM) 2013.
RBM’s water management strategy currently drives projects to improve storm and process water capturing, as well as expanding their water treatment plant and addressing water efficiency at the various plants.
Upon receiving the award, RBM Technical General Manager Johan Jacobs announced water will remain a top priority for the mine.
‘RBM recognises the importance of this natural resource and the fact that our operations form part of the community in which we operate.
‘We are a responsible corporate citizen and will leave behind a good legacy once our operations cease.
‘We pride ourselves on the fact that we are responsible beyond mining and ensure we are aligned to global best practice.
‘RBM will continuously look for ways to improve the way we work and how best we can save water,’ Jacobs said.
Department of Water Affairs (DWA) Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi said the WCWDM Sector Awards is an important event in creating an enabling environment for role players to start appreciating the importance of conserving water.
‘The Department of Water Affairs has a vision of a South Africa that has an embedded and actively applied culture of water conservation and water demand management in which all sectors must share water resources in an equitable and sustainable manner,’ said Mabudafhasi.
