During the early years of coal mining, over 90% of South Africa''s coal was produced by underground bord and pillar mining (Mohutsiwa and Musingwini, 2015). However, one of the
20131115;The South African mining industry comprises mainly well-established large-scale companies (primarily transnational companies) (Mathu and Chinomona 2013), as well as
52;Mining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country’s
20091119;Since nationalized industries are typically not run for-profit, South Africa’s mining industry could ultimately fall behind other countries’ mining industries, such as Chile or
202422;In Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey, it was found that the most pivotal risks concerning the industry today are: business interruption,
2016105;Mining causes substantial environmental and social harm in South Africa. It depletes water supplies, pollutes the air, soil and water, and destroys ecosystems. Mining also
201511;Disadvantages of nationailsation Nationalisation would create panic among foreign investors. South Africa has a history of state owned
20131115;The South African mining industry comprises mainly well-established large-scale companies (primarily transnational companies) (Mathu
202418;South Africa''s gold mines, once the apex of global gold production, now grapple with deep-seated challenges – aging infrastructure
During the early years of coal mining, over 90% of South Africa''s coal was produced by underground bord and pillar mining (Mohutsiwa and Musingwini, 2015). However, one of the
628;Mining activities have led to the depletion of over 577.15 km² of forest area in the West African Sahel zone. These have destroyed the habitats of mammals, including
2024221;“It’s a relatively small industry when you consider South Africa’s full spectrum of mining, so the 350,000 carats from alluvial diamond mining may be a lower priority for the
2017125;Even though laws have been put in place to regulate, protect and deter degradation, the reality is that the mining companies have been found wanting several times in
The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa . Megan Cole; Mzila Mthenjane; Andrew van Zyl . Growing concern over the impacts of climate change across the world has
2024113;Coal mining is a vital part of South Africa''s economy and energy supply. The country has large coal reserves, making it one of the top producers of coal in t...
202418;Here are some of the challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa and what we can look forward to in 2024. Obstacles facing the mining industry in Africa Commodity price
South Africa''s coal regions are well known and well explored – knowledge of the area is extensive. South Africa has large coal reserves and resources. Companies invest heavily in
2016524;The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines,
Mining has been central to the social and economic narrative of Southern Africa, and has been a key provider of investment, employment, government revenue and infrastructure in the region.
The detrimental environmental impacts of mining on communities are both direct and indirect. Mining can lead to the loss of natural resources on which communities rely for their livelihoods
Mining has been central to the social and economic narrative of Southern Africa, and has been a key provider of investment, employment, government revenue and infrastructure in the region.
827;Mining-affected communities across South Africa have said that mining needs to respect the customary rights of the people who have lived on
Illegal mining can cause underground fires and fall-of-ground incidents, resulting in loss of life and threatening mine employees, mining communities and the illegal miners themselves. This
Rail haulage once ruled underground mining but lost its dominant position due to the flexibility and investment advantages of truck or conveyor haulage. New locomotive technology makes a
When mining industries are well managed, countries like Peru, Chile, and Botswana have seen massive economic growth. Mining is crucial for developed nations as well. For example,
The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa . Megan Cole; Mzila Mthenjane; Andrew van Zyl . Growing concern over the impacts of climate change across the world has
2020121;According to Shackleton (2020), residents from a mining town in Limpopo, South Africa, lost access to farm and grazing land as well as other natural resources because of the
2024113;Coal mining is a vital part of South Africa''s economy and energy supply. The country has large coal reserves, making it one of the top producers of coal in t...
11;In the South African context for example, the mining industry contributed 8.3% (2019) and 8.1% () of the GDP and employed 460 015 employees (MCSA, 2019). The
11;In the South African context for example, the mining industry contributed 8.3% (2019) and 8.1% () of the GDP and employed 460 015 employees (MCSA, 2019). The
Nationalizing South African mines: an economic Nationalizing the mining sector will cost the government more than it receives state in the South African economy, (ii) the fiscal risks or
2024524;South Africa’s diamond mining GHG emissions are projected to be 1.15 Mt by 2080 under the SSP1-1.9 and increase to 1.50 Mt by 2100 under the SSP2-2.6. Emissions
varied roles and responsibilities in addressing the challenges and opportunities in South Africa’s mining-affected communities. FINDINGS The Commission has made a number of findings