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This dissertation investigates the facts perceptions concerns and conflicts in the mine environment community cause effect chain in the context of the environmental and social impacts associated with the South African coal mining industry More specifically this entails a detailed review of published data on academic literature newspaper articles popular magazines and internet and
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In South Africa mining of gold coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country s economy with both positive and negative consequences Mining companies are often criticised for dumping waste without taking the necessary precautions The result is a significant amount of air soil and water pollution
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The crippling strike action that began on 23 January in the platinum sector has had a negative impact on total mining production The largest negative growth rates were recorded for PGMs 48 5% other non metallic minerals 13 3% and building materials 11 7% Main contributor
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The Positive and Negative Impacts on Diamond Mining In Angolanegative effects of mining in south africa mooigezichtnl The most negative impact is that diamond mining effects human health Many workers are forced to work in mines however they do not choose to do so as a result some of the men and boys that are in theEffects Of Mining on the Environment and Human Health Effects Of Mining on the
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The Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy reported that the number of gold miners employed in cheap black labour jumped from 14 000 in 1890 to 534 000 in 1986 The paper also notes that as mineral reserves run low miners demand better working conditions and itinerant workers move back to their homes and families the mining sector became less productive for
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The Karoo is the geographic area that is the focus of future hydraulic fracturing in South Africa derived from a word in the local language meaning dry Previously a lake 275 million years ago shale gas began to form in the low oxygen Karoo as organic mud accumulated As pressure increased over time the organic material within the mud gradually turned into oil and gas trapped in shale rock
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shows that 64% of South African mining output is in the right expensive half of the global cost curve In addition to core cost competitiveness South Africa s mining sector has had chal lenges with an uncertain regulatory environment Ongoing debates and litigation to clarify the latest iteration of the country mining charter which regulates mining policy has caused significant
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President Ramaphosa in an address on Sunday announced that the number of cases stood at 61 he outlined the harsh economic impact of the virus citing tourism and the mining sector South Africa
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Disadvantages negative impacts of sand and gravel mining 58 Respondents views on the activity 58 Negative effects of mining to people s lives 59 Negative impacts of mining observed by respondents 60 Accidents reported during sand and gravel mining 62
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Mining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects Most countries are rich sources of gemstone yet there is very little development since miners and those around mining sites still live in abject poverty This study sought answers on how mining activities have affected communities livelihoods Data was gathered from Mwatate Sub county Taita Taveta County
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Stage 1 load shedding resulting in 10 hours of blackouts per day for 20 days a month results in losses of R20 billion per month Using the same time parameters Stage 2 load shedding costs the economy R40 billion per month and Stage 3 is estimated to cost the South African economy R80 billion per month These costs according to Yelland to the
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Negative effect of Covid 19 on SA economy to escalate say economists Economies worldwide are staggering under the devastating effects of the Covid 19 coronavirus pandemic and there are fears that the South African economy will be forced to its knees as shops close their doors and people go into lockdown But while central banks in various
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EFFECT OF GOLD UPON SOUTH AFRICA 555 purchase of local supplies and payment of taxes A consider able part of the credits from these bullion exports might be brought directly to South Africa in the form of specie There is no evidence that it was customary for the banks to allow large London balances to be built up and left It is thus the movement of coined gold and refined gold
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Platinum mining in South Africa Health Effects of sulphur dioxide SO 2 Decreased lung function Respiratory illness Alterations in pulmonary defences Aggravation of existing cardiovascular disease In children the elderly and people with asthma are most susceptible to cardiovascular disease or chronic lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema Increased daily mortality No safe
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South Africa s mining sector is particularly exposed to the spread of Covid 19 According to the Minerals Council of South Africa the industry employs a workforce numbering almost 420 000 many of whom are underground on any given day Some mines have thousands of men and women underground descending into the depths in crowded cages
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The effects of the recent looting on South Africa s young democracy The 2024 July riots were the most widespread coordinated and visible instance of looting in South Africa Who could forget
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In fact Deutsche estimates that the economic cost of the strikes could rise from of South Africa s GDP to 3pc if the strikes in the transport sector worsen the impact of the mining unrest
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When Wandile showed me around her new home built by the company in an area about 1 000 meters from the mine she pointed to an area where coal dust was visible in the air during operations Our kids get sick They have respiratory illnesses and asthma When we harvest rain water it is polluted with dust
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South Africa s mining industry can meet these challenges head on and emerge in a much better position tomorrow if we make wise decisions today The regulator which has itself been affected by lockdowns and staff shortages as a result of the pandemic needs to tackle the call to process licences much faster II am hoping that we will see a greater openness to submitting applications in
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It states The radioactive contamination of surface water bodies in the Wonderfonteinspruit catchment is caused by long term mine water discharges runoff and diffuse emissions of seepage from slimes dams This has become a highly emotive issue for all including farmers who stand to lose crops or livestock
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Turok B 2024 Problems in the mining industry in South Africa GREAT Insights Volume 2 Issue 2 February March 2024 Maastricht ECDPM The current turbulence in the mining industry in South Africa has its roots in several different factors First the fall in global demand for platinum and other minerals due to recession second the consequences of the Marikana disaster in destabilising labour relations and third the structural character of our mining industry
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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
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Immense impact Mining is a reality in South Africa and it cannot be wished away But the impact a mine has on a farm or a community is so great that this cannot be overlooked either Rabie says
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Illegal mining is on the rise in South Africa and presents challenges that need to be addressed from a range of perspectives It takes place at abandoned mines and at operating mines with illegal miners often operating under dangerous conditions The growth in illegal mining could be attributed to the combination of a difficult socio economic
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South Africa How Social Media Networks Can Affect Society Negatively Biz Community 7 May 2024 Many people have a presence on one of the social networking sites and let s admit it many of us
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The effects of mining in Africa have left large scale devastation when companies do not honour their responsibility Because mining areas are left in an unsustainable condition plant species and wildlife are threatened and these areas are at risk of becoming lifeless wastelands Attempts to Rectify the Situation
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The waters of Lake Victoria and Lake Nakuru in Kenya are being choked to death by pollution This is being caused by agricultural contaminants raw sewage plastic and nutrient dense fish waste In South Africa water pollution is threatening the people and ecology surrounding the UmBilo river in KwaZulu Natal
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This has had colossal effects on the environment Mining in Angola South West Africa has also lead to deforestation and local populations to relocate This deforestation is a direct impact of mining as they need to clear the trees out of the way this is very unsustainable and it is not good for the future
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The COVID 19 pandemic and South Africa s efforts to contain the COVID 19 pandemic have had a considerable impact on economic activity in the country As of June 4 2024 1 686 million cases
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What negative impact has mining had on South African agriculture Agri SA Mining has had a significant negative impact on between mining and agriculture often occurs when for example crop yields are limited or impeded by pollution and water quality and availability deteriorates or health hazards are posed to humans and farm animals due to increased air pollution
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