An In-Depth Study on Challenges Faced By Junior Coal …

to extract South Africa's rich mineral assets. (Mitchell, 2002). The five largest mining groups in South Africa are BHP Billiton, Anglo Coal, , Exxaro and Xstrata, they supply almost 74% – 80% of the commercial coal in South Africa (Dabrowski 2008, Mining Weekly 2010 ). There are Forty-two coal mining companies in South Africa (DME, 2009 ...

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PROPERTY RIGHTS FROM ABOVE AND BELOW: MINING …

History of Mining in South Africa 15 The Minerals Act of 1991 19 Imperatives for Transformation of the Mining Sector 19 Part 3: The 2002 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 24 ... The first of the report's three case studies examines the adjudication of a challenge to the constitutionality of the MPRDA in the South African ...

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Redefining South Africa's mining: facing global …

According to statistics, mining production in South Africa has been declining, with iron ore production experiencing the greatest decline. This is compounded by the global shift towards renewable energy technologies and …

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The relationship between mining communities and mining companies are exposed to the various socio-economic challenges that other sectors of the South African economy currently face.

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5-An Overview of Abandoned Mines in the Limpopo …

Sustainable Resources and Environment Competency, Council for Geoscience, Pretoria 0184, South Africa Abstract: South Africa is facing enormous financial, environmental and social challenges posed by abandoned mines. This investigation focused on field verification of 850 abandoned mines and associated rehabilitation challenges in the Limpopo ...

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This paper reviews expected coal mine closures and associated community vulnerabilities and local governance challenges in South Africa. Decommissioning schedules for all coal-fired power stations ...

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Achieving success in an industry rife with challenges

Energy reliability, environmental impact, supply chain issues, a lack of technical skills, massive increases in demand, illegal mining activities, unreliable infrastructure, worker safety and...

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Exploring Community Engagement Challenges in the Mining Sector of South

This has had a negative impact on the operations of businesses in the mining industry in South Africa. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore CE challenges in the South African mining ...

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MINE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION IN SOUTH …

just transition, WWF South Arica and Mining Dialogues 360° (MD360) co-convened two colloquiums, one in Johannesburg ... intractable challenge in South Africa despite the existence of legislation that should ensure that outcome. Systemic challenges, chief among which is a

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National Hearing on the Underlying Socio-economic …

Challenges of Mining-affected Communities in South Africa (National Hearing or the Hearing). This Report documents the legal context and the proceedings of the SAHRC's National Hearing. It draws on existing literature and evaluates oral and written submissions by respondents with

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Mining in South Africa: Employment threats, …

Mining in South Africa, a cornerstone of its economy, confronts a dire situation as falling platinum prices and logistical woes threaten job security. Government interventions and corporate strategies are under the spotlight as …

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The plight of mining cities in South Africa: Planning for …

The mining sector's share in South Africa's economy has declined over the past 30 years, as has employment on the gold mines. Yet many new mining areas have developed. Mining growth has been driven primarily by platinum and coal, with iron ore and other metals contributing. Of South Africa's 39 'small' or 'secondary' cities, 19 have or have had substantial …

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Chrome Mining in South Africa: A Comprehensive Overview …

To learn more about South Africa's key chrome mining regions, explore our article on The Top 5 Regions for Chrome Mining in South Africa. Challenges Facing Chrome Mining in South Africa. The South African chrome mining industry continues to face a complex web of challenges, many of which were covered in our original article, "Chrome Mining in ...

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Factors that favour and hinder gold mining in South Africa

Gold mining in South Africa is a wellestablished industry with technical skills; South Africa has large gold reserves and resources but accessing these will involve going even deeper underground. Mining companies invest heavily in innovation and skills training to build an even greater understanding of the resource base and how to mine it;

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The future of copper mining in South Africa

In recent years, copper mining in South Africa has faced challenges such as declining ore grades, aging infrastructure, and increasing operational costs. Despite these challenges, the industry remains a vital part of the country's economy, providing employment and contributing to export revenues.

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Exploring the challenges in leadership roles experienced by nurse

Introduction. Challenges in leadership roles affect the quality of primary healthcare service rendered in the mining industry (Britton 2020; Du Plessis 2018; Wohlgemuth 2017).The mining industry is the heart of the South African economy, contributing more than R351 billion to the South African gross domestic product (GDP) annually (Abuya 2018; Minerals Council …

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Challenges and prospects of small scale mining entrepreneurs in South

Small-scale mining entrepreneurs are confronted with a variety of challenges during both the start-up and growth phase of their businesses not only in South Africa, but all over the world.

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Challenges Facing the South African Gold Mining Industry

The mining industry remains a major contributor to the economy of South Africa. According to data from the Department of Minerals and Energy of South Africa, the sector contributed 7.1 % to gross domestic product in 2003, of which gold was a key contributor in value terms.

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Putting the shine back into South African mining

In this paper, we take a sober look at some of the key challenges facing South African mining, and then pivot to the actions that can be taken – both immediately and in the medium term – to …

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Acid Mine Drainage from Gold Mining in South Africa

This review critically examines the effects of AMD from the gold mines of South Africa and available options. We also critically analyse case studies, research gaps, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the AMD. Our assessment indicates the availability of potential technological advancements that might flip the paradigm in favour of less sludge …

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Mining Sector Report 2023

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ESG risks to global platinum supply: A case study of

The paper provides an in-depth view of the complex challenges around PGM mining in South Africa and the barriers to inclusive sustainable development and the SDG vision of 'leaving no-one behind'. The following section describes the methodology while the results section describes the nine dimensions of ESG, namely water, energy ...

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Key Challenges Facing The Mining And Minerals Sector In South Africa

PDF | On Jan 1, 2004, Daniel Limpitlaw published Key Challenges Facing The Mining And Minerals Sector In South Africa | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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Factors that hinder and favour coal mining in South Africa

INADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE The lack of rail and water infrastructure are the main challenges in the development of new coal mines in the Greater Waterberg area and this is currently limiting investment in coal mining in the area. South Africa's water scarcity means there is a lack of water infrastructure such as dams and canals ... Coal mining ...

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SA mining outlook: Challenges exist but opportunities abound

It is no secret that South African miners face challenges. Over the past few years, infrastructure and power deficiencies have hampered operations. Investor sentiment is low, and many international companies have raised concerns about long waiting times to obtain a mining licence and other regulatory issues.

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Chrome Mining in South Africa: A Brief Overview

As one of the largest buyer of chrome and chrome concentrate in South Africa, Oreways Mining South Africa has a unique perspective on the industry's intricacies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the chrome industry in South Africa, highlighting the key players, regions, and challenges that shape the sector.

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Trends, threats, opportunities

Two major existential threats to the South African mining industry are infrastructure challenges and policy uncertainty. The aging infrastructure, power grids and transportation …

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Africa Mining Outlook: Three key challenges for miners – …

For South Africa's mining sector, which contributes about 8% of the country's GDP and directly employs about half a million people, energy supply in recent years has simultaneously …

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Challenges in the South African Platinum Sector

This paper considers the fundamentals affecting the South African platinum industry. It offers a brief overview of the current challenges faced by the platinum sector in general, and Anglo American Platinum in particular. It also examines the difficulties South...

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