— If mining is about managing risk, then the outlook for Africa's mineral sectors has improved slightly – following a better risk rating in 2021 than 2020. Mining Journal's World Risk Report for 2021 **shows that …

 — Experts estimate that around 14,000 people are currently involved in illegal mining in South Africa. Lives are in danger because of illegal mining because regulations are not followed. ... Ways to partner with the environment. We can stop mining, but this is not a viable solution.The functions of our industries depend on mining extraction for ...

 — 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-reduction …

 — The environmental sustainability challenges posed by coal mining as a critical revenue and energy source for South Africa have been sparsely explored in the literature. Therefore, the current study examines the role of technological innovation (TI) in the coal mining (CM)-ecological footprint (EF) nexus in South Africa from1981 to 2017. Results …

 — 2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity-rich areas as the result of …

 — The socio-economic and infrastructural development of a developing country can be largely attributed to its electricity generation, transmission and utilization [1], [2], [3], [4].It is therefore unsurprising that South Africa being Africa's largest consumer of energy is also among the most developed nations on the African continent [5].South Africa is …

South Deep Gold Mine is a Gold Fields operation in South Africa. ... Our mining methods are very different to most South African deep level underground gold mines. ... Our environment; Creating enduring value beyond mining. Telephone: +27 …

 — The diamond mining Industry is not the environmental villain it is often portrayed to be. Although any mining operation for any important mineral can disturb delicate ecology, diamond mining companies have proven to be responsive to public concern and have worked hard to reduce the impact of their search for what could be …

 — Therefore, it is not only crucial to have a detailed understanding of the pre-mining environment, but also important to apprehend the utilized mining method in order to plan a meaningful surface rehabilitation, wherever possible (Chamber of Mines of South Africa 2008). The process of removing, storing and subsequently replacing the soil …

 — The mining industry contributes significantly to the world's economy. Mining resources are utilized for different purposes, including ornaments, jewellery, cable wires, building purposes, vehicles, electricity production, high-tech applications, etc. [1, 2].The process of mining and purification of mineral resources requires high volumes of water, …

 — Mining has contributed a significant role in improving societies to the modern civilization by providing the necessary raw minerals. The mining industry influences economic growth at the national ...

 — This article suggests an alternative, more proactive approach by exploring the drivers of artisanal gold mining in South Africa and ascertaining the responsibilities of …

 — South Africa is considered as one of the ten largest coal producers and the fourth largest coal exporting country in the world. The above claim perfectly confirms the importance of the coal mining ...

 — In South Africa, the right to a clean environment is constitutionally guaranteed. However, this right is being violated on a daily basis by the mining companies who degrade and harm the ...

research has investigated the impact of coal mining on the environment utilizing the EF in the setting of South Africa. Furthermore, coal mining revenue has, for a long time, regularly contributed signicantly to South Africa's GDP. The contribution of coal mining to the South African econ-omy increased from R37 billion in 1993 to nearly R51 bil-

 — The 51% South African women-owned mining and exploration company is focusing on exploring for sedimentary phosphates and limestone in the Saldanha Bay area of the Western Cape. ... competences in ...

 — Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major problem all over the world, especially where coal and gold mine activities are common. Once AMD is generated, it is difficult to control the process and the treatment also requires high cost (Aguiar et al., 2016, Baruah and Khare, 2010, Grande et al., 2010, Qureshi et al., 2016).AMD causes severe …

This paper explores the role of the mining sector in conservation in South Africa, specifically how it can use systematic conservation planning to reduce impacts and contribute to …

 — Building resilience against the physical risk of local climate change will be critical for local mining players. How South Africa's Miners Can Address Climate Change Challenges. Despite the challenges …

 — Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a persistent by-product of present and past mining activity in South Africa and around the world. Both current and inactive or …

 — Pretoria (South Africa), 3 November 2020 — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its partners are exploring innovative solutions to prevent and combat illicit trafficking in precious metals, including technology-based solutions that strengthen the integrity of the precious metals supply chain.. Illegal mining and the illicit …

 — The transition to renewable energy will require a notable quantity of technology metals and materials; however, production of technology materials causes substantial environmental damage. This ...

 — This study investigated the Zaalklapspruit valley bottom wetland in South Africa, an ecologically engineered site influenced by acid mine drainage (AMD) from a …

 — The Impact of Mining. The extractives or mining industry cause some of the most dramatic impacts on the natural environment and human health. The footprint of mining operations is often visible from outer space, with large areas of excavation standing out in a sea of green forest.

South Africa, like most developing nations, is confronted with choosing between the need to advance their economy and the need to protect the environment. The United Nations …

 — South Africa has some of the world's deepest mines, which serve as classic examples of supported mining methods (see section 4.2). Within South Africa, eight out of the ten deepest mines in the world are located in the Witwatersrand Basin, which is famous for its gold endowment ( Frimmel, 2019, Table 1 ).

 — Fine and Rustomjee posit that South Africa has been a leading global supplier of minerals and mineral products for a long time.Neingo and Tholana aver that the mining industry in South Africa directly adds about 7% to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).Also, the industry is responsible for at least R540 billion in exports each …

 — Coal mining in South Africa Coal mining in South Africa began around the same time as gold mining and is one of the country's most valuable commodities, accounting for 26 percent of mineral ...

 — The mineral wealth of South Africa has been exploited by Homo sapiens for at least 40,000 years and has provided many and varied commodities including gold, platinum and diamonds. This chapter provides a historical perspective on minerals and mining mainly in South Africa, although it does occasionally stray across the borders into neighbouring …

Discussion Document on Mineral and Mining Policy for South Africa: Feb-96. 14. Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs: Draft Principles on which a mineral and mining policy for South Africa should be based: Nov-94. 15. Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs: Vision for Minerals and Mining Policy for South Africa: Jan-96. 16. Duard Barnard ...