2019.3.14 PDF The legislative system that provides for the socio-economic development of mining communities in South Africa has been
Read More2022.11.1 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
Read More2022.6.30 Mining has played a fundamental role in South Africa's economic development, starting with the diamond rush to the Kimberley area in 1870 and the gold
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022 Mining stakeholders have a key role to play in ensuring a brighter future for mining communities The communities surrounding mines have a critical role to play, not
Read More2022.4.19 Exploration activity in South Africa has systematically declined from its peak of 5% of the global exploration expenditure share in 2003 to the lowest ebb of
Read MoreAlthough 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
Read More2022.6.9 South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in mining sales at risk from trade partners’ carbon
Read More2022.12.3 THE FOLLOWING ARE FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MINING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA. 1. Availability of Mineral Resources. South Africa possesses abundant and
Read More2009.8.12 INTRODUCTION. Mining communities in South Africa are unique in being mainly isolated, originally rural, with high illiteracy rates, and very dependent on the
Read More2022.10.18 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
Read More2021.2.5 South Africa has been a resource economy in excess of a century. An independent evaluation of South Africa’s non-energy in-situ mineral wealth is estimated at US$2.5 trillion (Citibank report, May 2010), making the country the wealthiest mining jurisdiction. However, a considerable amount of South Africa's mineral resources
Read More2021.12.1 A systematic literature review (SLR) study by applying the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review method has identified 33 articles on safety culture in mining from twelve countries: China, USA, India, Sweden, Brazil, Turkey, Kenya, South Africa, Mongolia, Russia, Taiwan, and Ghana.
Read More2023.11.13 mining sector and to identify factors that promote or hinder policy complementarity. Post-apartheid South Africa has developed remarkable frameworks for integrated policy making. Yet the current climate is marked by political uncertainty which has placed its democratic governance system under severe pressure, with suspicion both of
Read More2022.5.4 Despite the myriad challenges facing it, the performance of South Africa’s mining sector amidst a commodity boom has been one of the bright spots in an economy battered by the impact of Covid-19 ...
Read MoreThe MPRDA is the main legislation governing the mining industry in South Africa and was enacted to give effect to the constitutional provisions in South Africa. 38 The Preamble affirms the obligation of the state to ensure ecologically-sustainable development; sustainable development of the resources, and promote economic and social
Read More2021.10.5 Investment in the mining industry is crucial to ensure its continued contribution to the South African economy, says PwC in its thirteenth edition of SA Mine 2021, a series of publications that ...
Read More2022.2.25 The South African Energy Sector Report 2021 Introduction The energy sector in South Africa is at the center of the economy due to the country’s high energy intensity. Despite its recent electricity struggles, South Africa has a well-developed electricity network and one of the highest rates of electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa (IEA, 2020).
Read More2021.4.30 Some key indicators reflect Africa’s oft-precarious position in the global economy, despite its immense potential. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa account for only 2 percent of global economic activity even though the region is home to 14 percent of the world population. 5 As the region’s population expands rapidly—forecasted to exceed 2
Read More2014.7.3 On 22 June, four suspected illegal miners were found dead with gunshot wounds to the head at a gold mine near Johannesburg. Earlier this year, a rescue operation to remove illegal miners from the abandoned Gold One mineshaft on South Africa’s East Rand, revealed a reluctance to be rescued for fear of arrest. This brings to attention the
Read More2023.1.11 The mining sector in many SADC countries such as Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia and Malawi are still governed under liberalised mining legislation. a liberalised mining sector entails measures towards promoting ease of doing business by removing restrictions that inhibited the growth and
Read More2020.8.22 Contribution of mining to the South African Economy. Important contributor to the GDP (8% in 2015) Exports from mining mineral brings in a lot of foreign exchange. In 2018 the total mineral sales from the mining sector amounted to R498. 7 billion, of which R333. 2 billion was from export sales. Stimulates growth in the secondary, tertiary and ...
Read More2019.3.14 The legislative system that provides for the socio-economic development of mining communities in South Africa has been under significant scrutiny in recent times.
Read More2022.1.11 The global mining industry has an opportunity to mobilize resources to advance progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2018, the Anglo-American Group outlined aspirations for mining host communities to meet the SDG3 health targets. To progress from aspiration to action we designed and implemented a mixed
Read More2022.12.12 August 3, 2022. Artisanal gold mining in South Africa is out of control. Mistakes that got it here. Tracy-Lynn Field, University of the Witwatersrand. Artisanal gold mining is highly organised and ...
Read More2023.6.26 Here are 10 problems facing chrome mining in South Africa: Declining Reserves: Some of the major chrome mining regions in South Africa have been in operation for many years, leading to the depletion of high-grade ore reserves. As a result, mining companies are now required to extract lower-grade ores, which increases operational
Read More2009.1.1 2 Mining and Development: Theoretical Rationales. The essence of the “development” argument for mining in developing countries is that the industry can contribute significantly to economic growth and generate revenues for host country governments. Economic growth is, as nearly all mainstream economists recognize, essential for poverty ...
Read More2002.11.1 The MPRDA was largely crafted to ensure equitable access to minerals, promote sustainable development, and to expand mining opportunities to previously disadvantaged persons as part of South ...
Read More2024.1.10 Since then, the mining industry has become hugely important to the country, contributing roughly 219.5 billion South African Rand (roughly 12.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2021 to South Africa’s ...
Read More2022.8.13 The discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in South Africa occurred between 1884 and 1886 with George Harrison’s 1886 discovery on the farm Langlaagte considered as the most significant. The first large mining company, the Witwatersrand Gold Mining Company, was established in the same year [ 1 ]. The discovery of gold has
Read More2016.1.1 UNU-WIDER acknowledges specific programme contribution from the National Treasury of South Africa to its project ‘ Regional Growth and Development in Southern Africa ’ and core financial ...
Read MoreAbstract. The motivation behind the report is to understand how mineral policies drive the operational, performance and investment decisions of mining producers. The focus is on those operating in ...
Read More2021.9.21 the quest for industrialization back at the center of the development agenda – where I think it belongs. Over the years, South Africa has experienced significant de-industrialization. From a high of around 22% of GDP in the late 1980s to the early 1990s, manufacturing now contributes around 12% of GDP.
Read More2022.8.30 The mining sector continued to provide significant employment in South Africa. Total employment for 2016 is estimated at 455,109 people, 5% lower than in 2015. Households of people employed in the mining sector enjoy a relatively high standard of living as wages and salaries are generally higher than the economy-wide average. R12.5
Read More2017.9.28 The article concludes that an integrated model needs to be put in place in order to quell illegal mining in South Africa. The article recommends that the resources need to be pulled together and ...
Read More2017.5.5 The primary legislation governing mining and environmental matters in South Africa, namely the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) and the National Environment Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA). The objectives of the MPRDA include recognition of the right of the state to exercise
Read More2021.2.5 South Africa has been a resource economy in excess of a century. An independent evaluation of South Africa’s non-energy in-situ mineral wealth is estimated at US$2.5 trillion (Citibank report, May 2010), making the country the wealthiest mining jurisdiction. However, a considerable amount of South Africa's mineral resources
Read More2023.1.1 In South Africa and many other countries in the Global South artisanal mining occurs mainly in informal and illegal spaces, despite formalisation efforts. In addition, research by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) stated that a lack of knowledge, capacity and political will in governments are challenges that ...
Read More2019.11.23 Abstract. The mining sector is essential in the economic development of many resource rich African countries as it has the potential to finance infrastructural developments which are much needed in Africa. This is due to the fact that various minerals are used as raw materials in different sectors including construction and transport.
Read More2023.6.11 Here are 10 factors that favor chrome mining in South Africa: Abundant Reserves: South Africa is home to vast reserves of chrome ore, making it one of the largest chrome producers in the world. The country holds approximately 72% of the world’s chromite resources, providing a significant advantage for chrome mining activities.
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