Regulation and remediation of the impacts of mine wastes …
There are processes that can ameliorate the harmful effects of mine wastes on environmental safety and food security in South Africa. These processes enable the evaluation of soil and water quality and the extraction of pollutants, such as heavy metals and metalloids, aiming to achieve land and water quality that is suitable for alternative and ...
Mining Sector Report 2023
South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals and manganese, along with some of the largest reserves of gold, diamonds, chromite ore, and vanadium. In 2022, the total revenue of the mining industry was ZAR 747 billion1, underscoring its potential to further contribute to economic development and job creation.
Environmental impacts associated with an abandoned …
Emalahleni is well known for its long history of coal mining (Bell et al., 2001). The Blesbokspruit River was chosen as an area of interest because (i) prior AMD-related studies have been ...
South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating Challenges …
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 Hazards of Limestone Mining and Adaptive …
a Hypothetical cross section showing karst area under conditions prior to quarry development. The water table (1) is generally above the soil/bedrock contact.
South Africa: North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
The Minister relies on the cases of Maledu, Xstrata South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v SFF Association, and Agri SA (CC) to demonstrate the implications of this departure. In Xstrata the SCA explained this as follows: '[The MPRDA] fundamentally altered the legal basis upon which rights to minerals in South Africa are acquired and exercised ...
environmental effects of stone quarrying in africa
Environmental impact is responsibility of mining houses. Mining, by definition, … A profile of Stone, Sand & Clay Quarrying in South Africa with …
A systematic review of artisanal and small-scale mining: Impacts …
The impacts of ASGM in Sutherland, South Africa include land degradation, the use of sodium cyanide in leaching gold from old mine tailings, which has potential health impacts on the community. In addition, the cyanide-contaminated soils can be eroded to nearby rivers, as this may impact the aquatic life (Mhlongo et al. 2019 ).
The impact of acid mine drainage in South Africa …
Climate is an important variable in determining the impact of AMD. South Africa has a very pronounced east to west climatic gradient - rainfall decreases from over 1000 mm per annum in the east to less than 100 mm per annum in the …
Impacts of quarry mining in south africa
To minimize the negative impacts of quarry mining, various regulations and guidelines are in place in South Africa. These include measures to control dust and noise …
The sands worth billions | Transnational Institute
Unveiling the intricate web of the South African mining industry, this report delves into the century-old economic powerhouse, exploring its multifaceted impact on communities and the environment. Focusing on mineral sands, it dissects corporate strategies and unravels the historical context that shapes contemporary mining dynamics. The report adopts an analytical …
A systematic review of artisanal and small-scale mining: Impacts …
impacts of ASGM in Sutherland, South Africa include land degradation, the use of . sodium cyanide in leaching gold from old mine tailings, which has potential health .
The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on …
The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of especially rural communities. Indirect impacts may include food insecurity and climate change impacts. Visit the Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa's page.
Impacts of mining on water resources in South Africa: A …
SOUTH AFRICA Pollution has been identified as one of the many pressures affecting freshwater systems and resources in South Africa (Younger, 2001). Mine water is a growing concern in …
Perceptions on the environmental impacts of illegal river …
Study Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Environmental Impact (Perceptions on the environmental impacts of illegal river sand mining in the Limpopo Province, South Africa) Rampedi, I. 12/07/24. 1 item of Media coverage. Press/Media
Challenges and strategies of abandoned mine rehabilitation in South …
This is also the case for South Africa, which has a mature mining industry, dating back to the 1860's. Its mineral wealth has largely facilitated the development of the country. However, the legacy of past mining practices has not always been positive and South Africa is faced with addressing the impacts of almost 6000 recorded abandoned mines.
Impacts of mining on water resources in South Africa: A …
IMPACT OF MINE WATER ON WATER QUALITY OF SOUTH AFRICA Pollution has been identified as one of the many pressures affecting freshwater systems and resources in South Africa (Younger, 2001). Mine water is a growing concern in water quality management. Mine water impacts negatively on the water environment by
The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on …
The detrimental environmental impacts of mining on communities are both direct and indirect. Mining can lead to the loss of natural resources on which communities rely for their livelihoods …
The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining
Transactions of the Ro yal Society of South Africa, DOI: 10.1080/0035919X.2016.1209701. ... Impacts on soils may result directly from weathering of mine waste or through interaction with affected ...
SAND MINING, LAND DEGRADATION AND
ii DECLARATION I, Dineo Sarah Malebana declare that the dissertation titled "Sand mining, land degradation and rehabilitation in rural areas of South Africa: A case study of Mentz village" hereby submitted to the University of Limpopo, for the degree of Master of Development Studies in
Evaluating Impacts of Coal Mining in South African environment…
This study, therefore, evaluates the impacts of coal mining in South Africa relative to achieving society 4.0 in the country. Mpumalanga province was used as a case study as mining activities are ...
The socio-economic impacts of mine closure on local …
Mpumalanga, South Africa. Speci cally, the study intends to assess the negativesocio-economic impacts of the closure of the mine on the traditional rural local community, and to examine the positive socio-economic impacts. It also discusses the coping strate-gies that have been devised by the local community to cope with the impact of mine closure.
Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of …
Information was collected from 690 residents in different local mining communities of four provinces in South Africa. The study indicated positive impacts and benefits to the …
Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of …
This current work reports the impact of mining, post-mined reclamation, and post-mined land-use from a global point of view. In this review, the impact of mining has been classified under three major categories; economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on the …
Impacts of mining on the environment and rural livelihoods at Connemara Mine, Zimbabwe ... Kenya, South Africa and Ghana have witnessed progressive large-scale ecosystem restoration. It is given ...
A systematic review of the socio-economic impacts of mining in Africa
Research on the impacts of mining in Africa has long focused on the physical aspects of mining (i.e., the presence/abundance and or location of minerals), the environmental effects of mining (i.e., effects on air, water, soil, biodiversity, protected areas) and increasingly, health effects (see for example Brisbois et al., 2019).Research about the socio-economic …
Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review and comparison …
The Better Regulation guidelines provide a list of social impacts to be screened during the impact assessment, which includes a wide set of aspects. 7 Horizontal impacts (concerning the economic, social and environmental spheres) consist of economic and social cohesion, impacts in developing countries, sustainable development, and fundamental ...
"Harmful mining activities, environmental impacts and …
In South Africa, poor mining operations are costing the country its major asset and resource which is the environment (Downing, 2002).
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand …
V46. 29 An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa Edmore Kori and Humphrey Mathada Department of Geography and Geo-Information Sciences, University …
Study of Sand Mining and Related Environmental …
along the Nzhelele River, assess the environmental impacts of sand mining along the river, and come up with strategies for preventing, controlling and mitigating the environmental impacts of sand mining. Background of the Study Area The Nzhelele River is a major watercourse in Limpopo Province of South Africa. The river's