The plight of mining cities in South Africa: Planning for …
We assessed the pressure that mining has placed on 19 small mining cities in South Africa, referring to the boomtown literature, a set of dependencies identified by …
We assessed the pressure that mining has placed on 19 small mining cities in South Africa, referring to the boomtown literature, a set of dependencies identified by …
The recent conversation around sustainable mining has been centred on two things: the impact of mining activity on surrounding communities and the environment, and the sourcing of resources essential for clean energy networks and systems. However, the transition to cleaner mining also requires the introduction of sustainable principles …
Abstract. Although the mining value chain only accounted for around 13% of the GDP and 6% of employment in 2020, it remained a central link between the South African …
A. The Mineral Revolution ↵. In this section we will briefly discuss the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand and the Gold Rush. We will also discuss how the mining industry developed and how the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand impacted the area and all of its inhabitants.
South Africa's economic paradox is that it cannot grow economically if it has a burgeoning crime crisis but it is unable to solve the burgeoning crime crisis if it is not growing. That was the ...
South Africa is incredibly rich in natural resources, with large reserves of some of the most valuable minerals on the planet found below its surface. Industrial …
Abstract. Although the mining value chain only accounted for around 13% of the GDP and 6% of employment in 2020, it remained a central link between the South African economy and international markets.
From the world's largest hand-dug mine to strike action with fatal violence on both sides, South Africa's mining industry has been one of the country's most …
Learn about the chemical hazards and health risks in the South African mining industry from this comprehensive research paper.
> South Africa's mining industry is the fifth largest globally in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). > The mining sector contributed R356bn or 7.3% to South Africa's …
South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in …
South Africa - Diamonds, Gold, Imperialism: South Africa experienced a transformation between 1870, when the diamond rush to Kimberley began, and 1902, when the South African War ended. Midway between these dates, in 1886, the world's largest goldfields were discovered on the Witwatersrand. As the predominantly agrarian …
When the country's mining industry collapsed, a criminal economy grew in its place, with thousands of men climbing into some of the deepest shafts in the world, searching for leftover gold.
What support exists? > The mining and mineral beneficiation industries hold the potential to substantially contribute to economic growth, job creation, transformation and infrastructure development, consistent with the government's objectives of inclusive growth.
During the Covid-19 lockdown, coal supply and coal mining was part of the list of essential services; international conflicts have exposed the global reliance on South African coal; and in the ...
A Long and Complex History: Mining in South Africa. The first mine constructed in what is now South Africa began operations in 1852, a copper project that would form the cornerstone of the town of Springbokfontein, today Springbok, in the Northern Cape province.
Due to policy and legislative reform the techniques for mining in South Africa have improved to include sophisticated ventilation and chemical extraction of minerals from low-grade ores. However, mining in South Africa has the legacy of silica exposure, silicosis and tuberculosis, which contribute substantially to mortality and …
This paper examines the contribution of three aggregate mining sectors of the South African economy to output and employment over the 1970-97 period.
South Africa is a country that combines considerable coal mines, coal reserves and natural resources, environmental issues, and water scarcity.
Taking the mining industry to a greener, more carbon-friendly future requires an innovative approach to power, and a focus on ESG–environmental, social …
Further, the coal industry in South Africa employs ~90,000 people and generates valuable export income. In 2015, mining was South Africa's largest foreign exchange earner (Delport et al., 2015). The value of coal to the country means that to significantly reduce coal production would result in a negative impact on the economy in …
Gold mining in South Africa over the centuries has resulted in the accumulation of thousands of voluminous tailings dumps which are scattered all over the country with lots of potentially negative impact on the environments .
Land degradation is a global problem impacting biodiversity and livelihoods, with profound effects on resource-based livelihoods. As such, it impedes progress towards sustainable development goals …
Keywords: gender, mining industry, mining legislation, South Africa, women in mining. Introduction Historically, the mining industry, on a global level, was male-dominated, as many governments had prohibited women from working at mines, particularly underground.
Mining in South Africa has been a contentious issue since 15-year-old Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered South Africa's first diamond, the Eureka, in Hopetown in 1867.
Economic activity in modern-day South Africa has been centred on mining activities, their ancillary services and supplies. The country's stock exchange in Johannesburg was established in 1887, a decade after the first diamonds were discovered on the banks of the Orange River, and almost simultaneously with the gold rush on the world-famous …
The trade risk from carbon-intensive mining in South Africa and the country's vulnerability to climate-related events create a unique set of risks but also potential opportunities for mining companies. An opportunity exists for South African mining companies to manage the key climate challenges by adapting their
Following the 2024 Indaba, where he took part in numerous enlightening and insightful conversations with other key industry players, De Bruin shares six things that he expects …
BHP has put South Africa and its mining sector on the spot. The $140 billion Australian group's ambitious swoop on rival Anglo American would see one of the Rainbow Nation's most familiar ...
Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.