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The cost benefit analysis of reclamation strategies used in surface coal mining to ensure sustainable post-mining land useGouws, Johan 04 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study, a cost benefit analysis was done to determine the best possible methods for postmining
reclamation. A comparison was made between a conventional method with additional
organic material added to the soil and a Backgrounding method where cattle are reared on the
land. The best method, according to the financial model that was built, was the method of
Backgrounding cattle on the rehabilitated land. The main reason for this outcome may be due to
the fact that the meat that is produced is a high value product. It might not be practically applicable
to mines at this stage, but the calculation provides an insight into the possibilities that reclaimed
mine land holds for the agricultural industry.
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