Introduction. Africa endows about a third of global reserves of natural resource of metals and minerals [].The continent is currently hosting about 700 active industrial mines and many more are planned, partly in response to the global transition toward a low-carbon future [1, 2].Large-scale extraction projects are important drivers for …Web

Combatting illegal mining. Illegal mining is becoming an increasing issue for and risk to the sustainability of the mining industry in South Africa. It undermines the rule of law and property rights, affecting the state's ability to attract investment and meet its developmental goals. As Ursula Brown, head of legal at Minerals Council South ...Web

Mining has been a significant economic activity in South Africa for many decades, with the country being rich in various mineral resources. To legally mine and extract these resources, mining rights are required. ... Mining rights in South Africa are governed by specific requirements, regulations, and compliance obligations aimed at …Web

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on environmental sustainability in South Africa in relation to the moderating role of institutions. To achieve the study's objectives, the fully modified least square (FMOLS), dynamic least squares (DOLS), canonical cointegrating regression (CCR), Bayer-Hanck cointegration and Toda …Web

LinkedIn. Illegal and unregulated artisanal gold mining on the Witwatersrand Basin, located south of South Africa's Gauteng province, is an increasing threat to community, industrial and state ...Web

In 2015 for instance, gang battles associated with illegal gold mining were reported in South Africa, as criminal gangs took over control over disused and abandoned tunnels. Nevertheless, criminal activity in …Web

806 mine owners listed (with guaranteed contact info per project!) The portal not only contains detailed information on over 2 000 African mining projects but also provides …Web

Editor's Picks. Current statistics on this topic. Mining, Metals & Minerals. Leading South African mining companies based on market capitalization 2023. Mining, ...Web

IntroductionThe South African economy has a long history of mining exploration. The first mining operations were recorded in 1852. Literature has expressed the need to continue exploring the implications of internal and cross-border in-migration on the labor market of destination areas. This paper investigates migration patterns in South …Web

Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many pathological effects depending on ...Web

Abstract. Mining in southern Africa has a long pre-colonial history. Haematite mining in Swaziland can be traced back more than 40,000 years, iron smelting dates from 400 AD or earlier, and copper from 900 AD. The most iconic evidence for pre-colonial mining are the gold artefacts from Mapungubwe dated between 1220 and 1300 AD.Web

In a policy document released in March, South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced its intention to create a new police unit dedicated to combating illegal mining. It also ...Web

Mining activities in South Africa have had a profound impact on the physical environment of the country. From the extraction of valuable minerals to the construction of mines and related infrastructure, the effects of mining can be seen far and wide. One major consequence is the alteration of landscapes, as large-scale excavations …Web

Mining and mineral beneficiation plays a pivotal part in South Africa's economy. The country's mineral reserves are among the most valuable in the world. South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum …Web

Most of modern-day South Africa's economic activity has been focused on mining activities. In 2018 alone, the industry made a contribution of $349.42 billion to the country's GDP. The main mining sectors in South Africa are coal, platinum, gold, and diamonds. ... After securing 23 claims, the Merensky Reef was established. Since World War ...Web

In South Africa, the relevant authorities use environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to achieve sustainable development. Biodiversity impact assessment (BIA) studies are part of EIAs to ensure that biodiversity issues are considered. In 2013, the mining industry published the Mining and biodiversity guideline to improve the …Web

Mining in South Africa: the challenges and the opportunities 2 September 2016 18 • Non-gold mining sector can grow at 3-5% pa, resulting in more balanced country growth rate (double size of non-gold mining by 2028). • If mining had grown at same pace as rest of economy between 1994 and 2013, country's growth rate would have been 4% (not 3.2%)Web

the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999; and. the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act, No. 39 of 2004. There are dramatic changes ahead for the environmental regulatory ...Web

South Africa – From eGoli to the World History of South African Mining. Mining in South Africa started when the first copper mine was established in the... Coal Mining in South …Web

There should, however, be no distinction in the duties, royalties and taxes paid as the mining activities of any non-resident should be conducted in South Africa and income should accordingly be ...Web

Mining is a risky business, yet evidence shows that it can contribute to the economic growth of a country and to poverty reduction through employment (Statistics South Africa, 2018). According to Statistics South Africa (2019), the North West province was the largest contributor in employment with 150 003 (29,1%) people working in the …Web

The discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa in 1867 and 1886 was a major event in the history of mining. South Africa's discovery of gold and diamonds led to a rapid expansion of the mining ...Web

South Africa is open for business and the country has vast mineral resources and government is committed to support investors and grow junior miners to be at a level of big mining companies. The partnership …Web

The illicit activity is costing South Africa and the mining industry millions. There are more than 6,000 derelict mines in the country, some of which have been abandoned for decades.Web

The Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy VOLUME 120 APRIL 2020 299 Monitoring the development of artisanal mines in South Africa P. Mhangara1, L.T. Tsoeleng1, and W. Mapurisa1 Synopsis Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have risen significantly in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions.Web

South Africa's mining sector delivered a sterling performance in the past year, despite several local and global challenges, and all stakeholders received much-welcomed value. ... By mid-2021, mine output volumes were back to pre-pandemic levels. However, mining activity experienced several challenges in the first half of 2022, …Web

Contemporary Migration to South Africa: A Regional Development Issue (2011) ... Mining in Africa: Are Local Communities Better Off? (2017) by Punam Chuhan-Pole, Andrew L. Dabalen, and Bryan Christopher Land ... Remote Sensing and Economic Activity 148 Data 151 Growth Model and Results 154 Conclusions 165 x CONTENTS.Web

A history of mining in South Africa. M ining 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. It …Web

Surface and Underground Artisanal Mining in South Africa. The report draws on some existing literature on artisanal mining, and evaluates oral and written submissions made by the Respondents, who have varying roles and responsibilities in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by unregulated artisanal mining in South Africa.Web