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— Although much research has been conducted on the health effects of silica dust and asbestos fibre in the gold-mining and asbestos-mining sectors, little is known about their health effects in other mining sectors. ... The first theme addresses trends in silicosis in the South African gold-mining industry over a period of 33 years, and the ...
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— Aroca (2001) studies the impact of the mining sector on the regional economy in Chile's northern mining region. ... R&D partnerships have also played an important role in South Africa's mining industry. South Africa's mining equipment and services supply industry has a number of firms operating at the global technological frontier. Beginning in ...
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— 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 ...
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— The mining industry (MI) has played a role in proving a stable supply of minerals for industrial production and human survival. The South Korean government is implementing various policies to promote the MI and needs quantitative information on the economic role and effects of the MI. Thus, this article aims to derive the information …
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The combination of declining mining production and lower commodity prices in some key mining subsectors meant that South African mineral sales (in nominal terms) declined by …
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— 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 ...
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— South Africa's 30 years of democracy has changed the character of this country's mining industry profoundly, Minerals Council South Africa emphasised in a report that highlights the industry ...
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— 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 ...
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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 …
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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.
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— The year 2023 proved to be an exceptionally demanding period for the global mining industry, with South Africa facing multifaceted and far-reaching challenges. These challenges have pushed the sector into a state of crisis-mode management, which has become the norm in the management of South African mines. ... (Environmental, Social, …
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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 …
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— 1. Introduction. The workforce of the South African mining industry (SAMI) was traditionally housed in single- mining compounds or hostels from the late 1800s (Marais & Venter, Citation 2006; Republic of South Africa, Citation 2009b).Migrant labourers were employed in the mining industry, and African men had to leave their families in …
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— The Economic Impact of Mining on South Africa. The mining industry is a major contributor to the South African economy, with over US$16 billion in revenue generated in 2014. The sector employs around 176,000 people, provides significant tax revenue and supports other economic sectors. ... The mining industry employs millions …
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— Mineral mining is one of South Africa's most important economic drivers. Importantly, the main minerals mined in SA are high value, meaning they lead to economic growth and technological …
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— 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 …
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In many ways, South Africa's political, social and economic landscape has been dominated by mining, given that, for so many years, the sector has been the mainstay of the South African economy. Although gold, diamonds, platinum and coal are the most well-known among the minerals and metals mined, South Africa also hosts chrome, vanadium ...
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— Their results showed that PGMs face the highest ESG risks of all energy transition minerals in the mining industry. The vast majority (91%) of global PGM …
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— 1. Introduction. The South African mining industry (SAMI) is a significant contributor to the economy of the country but faces sustainability, occupational health, and safety challenges [1], [2].The SAMI is traditionally labor intensive and takes place in difficult conditions [3], [4].In addition, the SAMI has residual problems faced by mine workers, …
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— 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. …
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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 …
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— 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 …
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— 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 …
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— 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]
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— 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 ...
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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 …
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— In order to curb the problem of unemployment, communities, employees and their unions have made various proposals ranging from the nationalisation of mines, the institution of state-owned mines, and the beneficiation of raw materials in South Africa before exporting finished products to other countries (Limpitlaw, 2011).However, many …
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— 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 …
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8 Antin "The South African Mining Sector: An Industry at a Crossroads" 2013 Economy Report South Africa 1 1; Gumede "The Socio-Economic Effects and/or Modernising of Hard Rock Mines in South Africa" 2018 21 South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 1 1; Masia and Pienaar 2011 SA Journal of Industrial Psychology 7; and …
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— 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 …
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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
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— By Saijil Singh, lead analyst, Coface A wave of violent, wildcat strikes that erupted periodically in 2012 rooted in a turf war between AMCU and the National Union of Mineworkers, cost platinum and gold producers over R16-billion that year, when the current account gap was 5,2% of gross domestic product (GDP). Mining production decreased …
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