— When visiting The Apartheid Museum, I was struck by the relationship between South Africa's mining industry and the foundations of Apartheid and racial segregation. When gold was first found in what was to become Johannesburg in 1886, The English had literally struck an economic gold mine. ... The Apartheid museum had a very …

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP | MINING NEEDS TO GO FASTER ON CLIMATE 2 Key challenges facing South African mining Trade risk South Africa ranks in the top 20 of most carbon-intensive global economies on an emissions-per-GDP basis. Indirect electricity-use-related emissions (Scope 2) make up the bulk (~77%) of total Scope 1

 — Since then, the mining industry has become hugely important to the country, contributing roughly 202 billion South African Rand (roughly 10.9 billion U.S. dollars) in …

The South African mining industry and its sustainability are threatened by many global and local challenges. These challenges vary from high production costs, low profitability, …

 — Introduction. The global mining industry struggles to deal with the social effects of mine closure, including the effect on women. It has generally excluded women from mine employment and paid little attention to the gender aspects of mine closure. 1 However, mine closure poses a long-term threat to the mining industry's commitment to …

 — The South African mining industry is challenged by the need to address a number of legacy issues that promote a "rear view mirror view" of the industry and fan discontent leading to potential policy change. This article considers how this industry can engage more constructively and proactively with its past by outlining the choices for an …

 — Local climate change impacts. South Africa is a semi-arid country, and a global average temperature increase of 1.5°C translates to a 3°C increase in Southern Africa. ... By working together, the various stakeholders can shape a greener mining industry in South Africa—and one more competitive on the global stage. Authors. Alexis …

 — The South African mining industry is legislated by regulations/standards and guidelines that guide both the employer and employee to maintain a safe and healthy environment. The legislation approved in the South African mining industry assists in the transformation and improvement of safety standards in the mining sector .

 — 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 mining value chain stretches from the production of inputs—in South Africa, principally capital goods and construction services—to mining itself, to the metals and coal …

 — Eunomix has completed an independent empirical analysis of the impact mineral policy has had on the performance and socioeconomic contribution on the mining sector in South Africa over the past 20 years. The report outlines how mineral policies drive the operational, performance and investment decisions of mining producers.

 — Mining industry's economic impact. The mining sector, which was formerly dominating, now contributes to barely 8% of South Africa's GDP (GDP). Agriculture's and manufacturing's relative contributions have likewise decreased since the mid-twentieth century, while those in the other sectors have increased.

 — While South Africa is respected in the mining fraternity for its seemingly prosperous large-scale mining industry; its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector is characterised by informal ...

 — South Africa is one of the largest mining countries in the world, with a rich history of mineral extraction that dates back to the 19th century. Scribante continues to play a significant role in the country's economy, providing jobs, generating revenue, and contributing to international trade. The Positive Impact of Mining on the South African …

 — 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 ...

 — The mining industry has in the past, employed several approaches to reduce effects of dust. But these strategies have often been ineffective because the grass withers during the dry season and ...

 — South Africa's Mining Industry: The Trade Union Perspective . Speaker: Senzeni Zokwana . President, National Union of Mineworkers, South Africa ... In designing apartheid, Hendrick Verwoerd predicted that the impacts of the system would still be felt 40 years after apartheid had ended, and the speaker reiterated that the effects will not ...

 — In terms of its contribution, the study attempts to determine how local South Africans perceive the impacts of mining companies in their community in terms of …

of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).1 Scientists agree that one of the best ways we can mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change is by transitioning away from

FACTORS HINDERING COAL MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA. REDUCED DEMAND Negative views on coal and its environmental impact have resulted in a major decline in its use by the major economies of the world. Because of coal's contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, many countries have put in place strict environmental laws which …

South. African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 304 billion annually in mining sales at risk from trade …

SYNOPSIS. Mining companies globally are currently facing severe economic and financial challenges. In addition to global challenges, the South African mining industry has to face other operational challenges that are unique to the country and which threaten the survival and competitiveness of the industry.

Economic activity in modern-day South Africa has been centred on mining activities, their ancillary services and supplies. The country's stock exchange in Johannesburg was established in 1887, a decade after the …

 — Although some countries (such as Australia) have seen limited impact, others (such as South Africa) have witnessed severe lockdown measures, with a knock-on effect on mine sites. The overall …

 — The heightened focus on safety halted and reversed the two-year regression in safety as the Minerals Council and its members urgently addressed the unacceptable safety performance of the industry …

ports plus personal communication; Leo Katzen, Gold and the South African Economy (Cape Town: A. A. Balkema, 1964); and Nicoli Nattrass, "The Crisis in South African Gold Mining," World Development 23 (5) (1995). I will turn to the more recent developments in the mining industry shortly, but the huge impact of gold on the develop

The platinum industry in South Africa has been a dominant force, producing two-thirds of the world's platinum, surpassing Russia as a leading producer. The 1990s witnessed a …

 — a–c show the comparative results of the global average environmental impacts of mining one ton ... the Australian diamond mining industry is projected to emit 1.70 Mt in 2030 under the SSP1-1.9 ...

 — The holder of a mining right has the exclusive right to apply for and be granted a renewal of the mining right in respect of the mineral and mining area. [30] A mining right is valid for a specified period which may not exceed 30 years [31] and becomes effective on the date on which the environmental management plan is approved. [32]

 — POLITICS WEB MINING AND PEOPLE: THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY AND LIVING STANDARDS INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS There are two ways of …