House on 28 April 2014 that focused on South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the recent developments in South Africa's mining industry. South Africa's mining industry has been transformed since the end of apartheid, with vast improvements
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The sustainability of the South African mining industry and its ability to play a meaningful and positive role in society and the economy are dependent on urgent and extensive structural reforms ...
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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.
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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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South Africa has a long history of mining, a strong system of national statistics, and arguably the most advanced policy, regulatory and development planning frameworks in …
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South African mining companies are facing increased pressure to address their environmental impact. If a more strategic and holistic approach is taken, they can leverage the uncertainty of climate change to their advantage and improve their global competitiveness.
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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. …
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South Africa's mining industry is on an unsustainable trajectory and needs to undergo fundamental transformation that emphasises transparency, equity, and community participation.
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Learn about the chemical hazards and health risks in the South African mining industry from this comprehensive research paper.
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COVID-19 Impact on Mining The shift in global demand has seen significant volatility in commodity prices. For example, by the time of publication of this paper, we have witnessed significant vol- ... South Africa's mining industry has struggled to be cost-competitive internationally, due in part to geological factors and lagging investment in ...
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Information was collected from 690 residents in different local mining communities of four provinces in South Africa. The study indicated positive impacts and …
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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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Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …
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This paper examines the contribution of three aggregate mining sectors of the South African economy to output and employment over the 1970-97 period.
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Mining has historically been a highly male-dominated industry, and despite a growing movement toward diversity and inclusion, women are dramatically underrepresented within the sector, not only in South Africa but around the globe.
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Mining in South Africa continues to transform the country to this day. Currently, the industry is mostly run by white executives overseeing a huge, low-skilled and cheap black workforce but industry and government are trying to …
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Despite the historical contribution of the South African gold mining sector to both the global and national economy, the sector is faced with various technical, economic, social, and operational challenges that are seeing South Africa slowly losing its competitiveness in the global gold mining industry.
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Loadshedding has had a significant impact on the South African mining sector. The PwC report 'SA Mine 2022'1 painted a picture of intense economic and structural complexity which was offset by a remarkable overall performance by the sector despite the challenges. More hours in the dark than with power has meant that the …
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Most studies on silicosis in South Africa have been cross-sectional and long-term trends have not been reported. 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.
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The Witbank Labour District's mining industry expanded in the period following the South African War. Coal mining in the district occurred well before the late 19th-century expansion of South Africa's mining industry.
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History of mining in South Africa. From the world's largest hand-dug mine to strike action with fatal violence on both sides, South Africa's mining industry has been one of the country's most influential for over a hundred years.
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Loadshedding has had a significant impact on the South African mining sector. The PwC report 'SA Mine 2022 ' 1 painted a picture of intense economic and …
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After the discovery of the first diamond in South Africa, the diamond industry changed significantly. Find out what happened after Erasmus Jacobs found the first diamond in 1867.
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experiences in the South African mining industry S. Mangaroo-Pillay1 and D. Botha1 Synopsis Historically, the mining industry, on a global level, was male-dominated, as many governments had ... conducted impact assessments to establish the progress in the South African mining industry regarding the objectives of the Mining Charter (DMR, …
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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 looking at mining in South Africa. The first is to see it as a sunset industry plagued by rising costs, technical difficulties, and political hostility. …
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The much-delayed South African mining charter has now been published, we take a look at its final form and ask how it will effect miners.
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Four facts about the mining industry (2019) In the third of four detailed industry reports released this month, Stats SA takes a deep dive into the mining industry. The report, which covers the results of a census …
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Introduction Historically, South Africa's mining industry has been at the heart of the economy's development – given the country's competitive position as one of the most …
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The mining industry has also helped to reduce poverty levels in South Africa by creating wealth which can be distributed among society as a whole. The Impact of Mining on the Economy of South Africa. Mining has a considerable impact on the South African economy, both directly and indirectly.
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We outline the 10 forces which will impact and shape the future of mining and how responsible businesses should approach the complex challenges ahead.
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