Summarizing the pollutants that are released from mines around Witbank?

Mines around Witbank release a variety of pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, and volatile organic compounds. These pollutants can have harmful effects on air quality, water quality, and human health in the surrounding area.

Air Pollutants:

- Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
- Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5)
- Carbon monoxide (CO)
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Water Pollutants:

- Acid mine drainage (AMD) containing heavy metals (e.g., iron, aluminum, copper)
- Sulfates
- Nitrates
- Sediments

Soil Pollutants:

- Heavy metals (e.g., lead, zinc, cadmium)
- Arsenic
- Gypsum
- Ash