Concerns around freshwater aquifer in Southern Africa under threat from mining.

Post doctoral researcher in Groundwater and Mining at University of the Free State, Dr Anton Lukas on his recently published research on concerns around the issuing of mining licenses around The Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, the importance of an Aquifer and the effects of groundwater becoming contaminated by metals that can cause cancer, kidney damage, cardiovascular issues etc..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.