Expert calls for global standard to prevent mine mud rushes
By The BriefBrief
Following recent deadly mine mud rush accidents in Indonesia and at South Africa’s Ekapa diamond mine, Dr Kym Morton argues that water inflows and mud events are predictable and can be mitigated with modern automated monitoring. She calls for national or global guidelines and an international standard to prevent inflows and mud rushes.
WHO:Dr Kym Morton
WHAT:Calls for national or global guidelines and an international standard to prevent mine inflows and mud rushes, citing predictable water inflows and the use of modern automated monitoring.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM ET
WHERE:South Africa
WHY:Recent deadly mine mud rush accidents in Indonesia and at the Ekapa diamond mine raised the issue and prompted a call for prevention standards.
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