Mining and the African Environment
Mining is going to have a massive influence on the natural environment in Africa, with the potential for impacts at any particular locale determined by the scale of operation and the infrastructure needed to extract and transport prospective minerals. This is a function of the type of mineral commodity: high-volume, low-value bulk minerals such ...Web
اقرأ أكثرSocial and Environmental Impacts of Mining | SpringerLink
There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and pollution. In this section, the focus will be on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). However, environmental impacts of industrial sand …Web
اقرأ أكثرMinerals and Mining Policy of South Africa: Green Paper
1.5.2 Intent. The aim of the policy will be to develop South Africa's mineral wealth to its full potential and to the maximum benefit of the entire population. Government, therefore, will promote the establishment of secondary and tertiary mineral-based industries aimed at adding maximum value to raw materials.Web
اقرأ أكثرHarmful mining activities, environmental impacts and effects in the
Some of these damages in sub-Saharan Africa include abandoned pits and shafts in artisanal mining areas in West Africa, dumps from previous mining activities in South Africa, pollution of ground ...Web
اقرأ أكثرCOMBATTING ILLEGAL MINING
Illegal mining Artisanal and small-scale mining In South Africa, mining and related activities are regulated by numerous statutes. Informal mining activities operating outside this legal framework constitutes illegal mining. The MPRDA provides for state custodianship of mineral resources for the benefit of all South Africans.Web
اقرأ أكثرSouth African Mine Effluents: Heavy Metal Pollution and Impact …
Abstract and Figures. South Africa embarks on extensive mining activities, which consequently produce enormous quantities of toxic HMs1 that pollute the surroundings; subjecting the ecosystem to ...Web
اقرأ أكثرMining and Minerals in South Africa | The Oxford Handbook of …
After the transition to democracy in 1994, the value chain underwent significant changes, notably a shift away from coal into platinum, iron ore, coal and ferroalloys, and significant …Web
اقرأ أكثرGold mining's toxic legacy: Pollutant transport and
Introduction. The Witwatersrand Basin is the world's largest gold resource; it has yielded more than one third of all the gold ever produced. 1 Although gold mining gave rise to the city of Johannesburg and formed the foundation of the country's economy for over a century, today it presents one of the largest threats to South African water resources and human …Web
اقرأ أكثرCommunity Perceptions on Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining …
2. Description of the study area. The Bokoni platinum mine is one of the many mines in South Africa and has been in operation since 1963. The mine is situated about 80 km southeast of Polokwane City in Limpopo Province of South Africa with site coordinates of 24°17ʹ35.78"S and 29°51ʹ58.11"E (Figure 1).The mine sits on an undulating plain …Web
اقرأ أكثرHarmful mining activities, environmental impacts and …
Some of these damages in sub-Saharan Africa include abandoned pits and shafts in artisanal mining areas in West Africa, …Web
اقرأ أكثرCommunities weigh up environmental harm with 'social' benefits …
Instead, people are increasingly weighing potential social benefits with the negative environmental impacts of mining, particularly in the context of climate change and a just transition.Web
اقرأ أكثرEnvironmental and economic-related impact assessment of iron …
Environmental impacts of iron mining and steel production are assessed by using LCA. • Toxicity is the most important problem. • South Africa and Canada have the highest UNI among iron/steel producing countries, respectively.. • Importing countries should take responsibility of generated impacts.Web
اقرأ أكثرSouth African Mine Effluents: Heavy Metal Pollution …
Mine fugitive dust clouds the environment; in most cases causing irrevocable damage to the biota, with harmful metals usually transferred from water bodies to the food chain via assimilation,...Web
اقرأ أكثرRecent Progress on Acid Mine Drainage Technological Trends in South
South Africa is the home of major global mining operations, and the acid mine drainage (AMD) contribution has been attributed to abandoned mine sites and huge pyrite-bearing tailings from coal and gold mines. Determining the true economic impact and environmental liability of AMD remains difficult. Researchers have been looking into …Web
اقرأ أكثرDevastated by Disease: How South Africa's Mining Industry Was …
For decades, the mining industry, and workers like Vama, have contended with an unseen danger: tuberculosis—an infectious disease that is spread through the air. With 2,500-3,000 cases reported per 100,000 individuals, TB rates in the South Africa mining sector were 10 times higher than what the World Health Organization (WHO) …Web
اقرأ أكثرMining and metallurgical wastes: a review of recycling and re
In South Africa, mining and metallurgical wastes constitute one of the biggest challenges to the environment. ... extensive research has been conducted in order to mitigate the environmental impacts, as well as increasing the valorisation potential, of waste ... The metallurgical dusts produced in the iron and steel manufacturing processes, for ...Web
اقرأ أكثرEnvironmental and economic-related impact assessment of iron …
Environmental impacts of iron mining and steel production are assessed by using LCA. • Toxicity is the most important problem. • South Africa and Canada have the highest UNI among iron/steel producing countries, respectively.. • Importing countries …Web
اقرأ أكثرEnvironmental management and rehabilitation under the …
A contemporary challenge facing South Africa is managing the environmental impacts of mining, and yet preserving the country's rich heritage in biodiversity. 4. Nick Segal and Stephan Malherbe 'A Perspective on the South African Mining Industry in the 21st Century' Independent report for the Chamber of Mines of South Africa by the GraduateWeb
اقرأ أكثرCommunity Perceptions on Environmental and Social …
This study investigated the perceptions of communities on environmental and social impacts of nearby mines in Limpopo South Africa. Data was collected using a questionnaire administered to male and females above …Web
اقرأ أكثرCombatting illegal mining
Illegal mining is becoming an increasing issue for and risk to the sustainability of the mining industry in South Africa. It undermines the rule of law and property rights, affecting the state's ability to attract investment and meet its developmental goals. As Ursula Brown, head of legal at Minerals Council South Africa writesWeb
اقرأ أكثرFive largest iron ore mines in South Africa in 2020
Here are the five largest iron ore mines by production in South Africa, according to GlobalData's mining database. 1. Sishen Mine. The Sishen Mine is a surface mine located in Northern Cape. It is owned by Anglo American Plc and produced an estimated 25.353 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2039.Web
اقرأ أكثرEnvironmental Impacts of Gold Mining With Special …
Mining 2023, 3 206 pollution [8]. In South Africa these two are by far the largest sources of soil and water pollution, particularly PTE pollution, in the country.Web
اقرأ أكثرMining is destroying SA's environment
The single most destructive impact of mining is on the environment. Mine waste is still the largest source of pollution in South Africa and the country is one of the world's largest emitters of CO ...Web
اقرأ أكثرSouth Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change …
How South African Mining Can Address Climate Change Challenges. South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 …Web
اقرأ أكثرEnsuring sustainable exits from African mining
Mining is the cornerstone of many economies in Africa. It generates foreign direct investment, creates employment and drives development of supporting infrastructure. At the same time, mining can have negative impacts on health and the environment that might devastate communities if they are not correctly managed during the lifetime of a mine.Web
اقرأ أكثرWhy Mining Matters – Anglo American South Africa
In fact, 98% of iron ore mined in the world is used to make steel, making iron ore the foundation on which modern society is built and continues to thrive. Take trains for example. With over 2.2 million South Africans traveling by train every day, it's clear why mining, and its commodities, are so important to our country.Web
اقرأ أكثرSouth Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change Challenges
South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in …Web
اقرأ أكثرMining and community in South Africa: From small town to iron …
Mining and community in South Africa: From small town to iron town . Prof. Juanee Cilliers. Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Urban and Regional Planning, North-West University, South Africa. Phone: 018 299 ... including the local impact of mining on unemployment, adequate housing provision, inequalities, business …Web
اقرأ أكثرEnvironmental Injustice Case: Coal in South Africa
South Africa has shown ecological collapse in their environment. Combustion of coal releases toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Affecting the communities near coal mines such as Witbank and burg (Figure 1). Damaged land resulted in polluted neighborhoods near coal fired power stations, steel mills, incinerators and waste …Web
اقرأ أكثرHealth impacts of industrial mining on surrounding communities …
Introduction. Africa endows about a third of global reserves of natural resource of metals and minerals [].The continent is currently hosting about 700 active industrial mines and many more are planned, partly in response to the global transition toward a low-carbon future [1, 2].Large-scale extraction projects are important drivers for …Web
اقرأ أكثر