Question

State three ways in which mining derelicts can be reclaimed.

Answer 1

1. Legislation- the government should set up laws to enforce mining companies to
2. rehabilitate derelict land and ensure proper dumping of waste materials
3. Government should set up dumping grounds away from human settlements to
4. maintain land beauty
5. Introduction of aqua-culture in the open pits
6. Fill up the open pits with soil and create agricultural land or landscaping of the
7. land for homes or settlements
8. Plant vegetation or trees to make recreation parks and nature trails that attract
9. tourists e.g. Haller park