Aim: We reviewed South Africa’s legal frameworks relating to mine closure, the winding-up of gold mining companies and the impact of sudden closure on the environment and communities.
Introduction. The Witwatersrand Basin is the world''s largest gold resource; it has yielded more than one third of all the gold ever produced. 1 Although gold mining gave rise to the city of
51;Industrial-scale gold mining activities in South Africa, which started in the end of 19th century has resulted in pollution of residential areas where mine tailings were stored.
Export Revenue: As one of the largest gold-exporting nations, South Africa benefits from foreign exchange earnings, contributing to a healthier balance of payments.Gold exports bring crucial
2025121;Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi (“plug the hole”), South African authorities have since December
Milaras M. & McKay J.M. 2017, ''Public lies, private looting and the forced closure of Grootvlei Gold Mine'', South Africa Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa, 13: 1-12. [
20241120;The environmental toll of gold mining in Africa. Gold mining has a profound impact on Africa’s environment. In South Africa, the legacy of gold mining is both a source
This report aims to provide detailed insights into the South African Mining sector, covering companies from sub-industries such as coal, general mining, gold mining, platinum, and
51;Industrial-scale gold mining activities in South Africa, which started in the end of 19th century has resulted in pollution of residential areas where mine tailings were stored.
impact of the gold mining industry, especially in developing economies. Key highlights • In , WGC member companies directly contributed a total of US$57.1bn to host economies
20241120;The environmental toll of gold mining in Africa. Gold mining has a profound impact on Africa’s environment. In South Africa, the legacy of gold mining is both a source
20151112;In 2013, mining companies produced 562,000 times as much waste as gold, according to the South African Chamber of Mines. A decade
ated by the diamond''and later the gold mines provided. to quote Maguba ne, a "poisonous nourishment" that nurtured the South African economy into the "deformed'' monster ''that i,t is
20151112;In 2013, mining companies produced 562,000 times as much waste as gold, according to the South African Chamber of Mines. A decade before, that same ratio was less
1 ;At least 260 miners have been brought to the surface in South Africa after being stuck underground at a gold mine for 24 hours. Africa is at the centre of a rising demand for minerals and precious
Gold mining is more than a mere industry in South Africa; it is a tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and economic undertones. Dating back over a
2024114;Minerals like gold and diamonds have not only driven industrialisation but also helped shape South Africa’s global identity as a country rich with resources. Beyond economic
2015320;Making the refining process more thorough and economically viable, gold mining in South Africa projects, such as the ERGO Mines Joint Venture in Brakpan, will facilitate the
growth in the value created by gold mining are Asia and Africa, which account for the largest shares of gold mining GVA. Amongst several of the lower income gold producing countries,
51;Industrial-scale gold mining activities in South Africa, which started in the end of 19th century has resulted in pollution of residential areas where mine tailings were stored.
202418;South Africa''s gold mines, once the apex of global gold production, now grapple with deep-seated challenges – aging infrastructure and depths that test the limits of modern
81;This study suggests that trace metal contamination in the Witwatersrand Basin of South Africa is due to gold mining activities that lead to soil quality deterioration and
economic system, South Africa was spared the worst effects of the fluctuations and crises that occurred between the Great War and the war against the Germany of Hitler. The number of
As gold prices soar in the post-pandemic world economy, there are concerns that illegal mining activity in South Africa may be rising sharply. Tackling such a surge may prove difficult, given
South Africa is well endowed with vast mineral resources and the wealth created through mining, particularly gold mining, has funded the development of the country. However, as the gold
In South Africa''s mining industry, the contributions and harmful impacts of coal mining emerged victoriously. Since 1923, coal has contributed to South Africa''s economy and society.
Aim: We reviewed South Africa’s legal frameworks relating to mine closure, the winding-up of gold mining companies and the impact of sudden closure on the environment and communities.
2020724;In 1886 gold was discovered in South Africa. Since then gold mining has been a mainstay of the mining economy in that country. By 1970, South African gold production
2024830;Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Johannesb urg, South Africa E-mail: [email protected] Keywords: mineral mining, Southern Africa,
As gold prices soar in the post-pandemic world economy, there are concerns that illegal mining activity in South Africa may be rising sharply. Tackling such a
20241120;The environmental toll of gold mining in Africa. Gold mining has a profound impact on Africa’s environment. In South Africa, the legacy of gold mining is both a source
Impact of Illegal Mining at Historic Gold Mine Locations, Giyani Greenstone Belt area, South Africa N.C. Steenkamp*1 and V. Clark-Mostert1 1 TWP Projects Level 1, Building 54,