A Mine Closure Risk Rating System for South Africa

The five main kinds of mining methods used in South Africa were rated, namely, open pit mining (usually low cost, low grade deposits), also called open cast mining; strip mining (most common method in coal mining); dredging (aquatic environments like ocean or river floors, often used for diamonds and heavy mineral …

(PDF) Parametric estimation of capital costs for establishing a coal …

In South Africa, junior coal miners do not have extensive databases of historical projects from which to estimate capital costs. ... Australia China Germany United Kingdom 91 91 55 28 No information 0 <1 5 9 45 72 20 100 99 The similarities between South African and Indian coal mining methods play a significant role in the capital and operating ...

South Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change …

Two of the four most significant minerals in South Africa's commodity footprint are at risk of reduced demand in the future: thermal coal and platinum group metals (PGM—platinum, palladium, rhodium). In terms of sales volume, thermal coal and PGMs are the largest mining sectors in South Africa, accounting for ~50% of total …

List Of Coal Mines In South Africa

Both opencast and underground mining methods are employed in South Africa for extraction of coal reserves. ... The Mafube Colliery is currently the largest coal mining project in South Africa: produces 1.1 million tons of coal per year. supplies the Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga.

Review of the South African Coal Mining Industry

It has 3.5% of the world coal reserves. Coal in South Africa produces the highest foreign exchange earnings of the country, is the largest mining income-earning commodity, higher than platinum and gold. It is used to produce 95% of the country's energy, 90% of the reductants used by the metallurgical industry, more than 40% of the liquid ...

Coal mining and environmental sustainability in South Africa: …

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on environmental sustainability in South Africa in relation to the moderating role of institutions. To achieve …

Coal mining to move to more sustainable practices

The ongoing shift from traditional coal mining to sustainably mined coal in 2024 and beyond will "witness remarkable advancements" in new coal mining …

1 IntroductIon to south AfrIcAn coAl mInIng And …

Figure 1.3 Coal reserves of South Africa, 20105 The importance of the coal industry to South Africa has motivated the Department of Mineral Resources to oversee a re-assessment of the coal reserves and resources that is being undertaken by the Council for Geoscience. The publication of the figures is expected in 2014.

The future of coal in South Africa

Recently, it has been recorded that the South African coal sector exceeded 21% (over R130-billion) of total mining revenues. The sector generated about 53% of the total local sales revenue of R159 ...

Can South Africa Implement Mechanized Mining Methods …

"Of course, mechanization in narrow-reef hard-rock mines is a much more challenging task but even here South Africa has done well. In 2000 South Africa's hard rock mines, mainly those in the platinum/chrome sector, were producing about 2 Mt of ore annually using mechanized methods but that figure has since increased to over 30Mt …

OPERATING AND DEVELOPING COAL MINES IN THE …

DIRECTORATE: MINERAL ECONOMICS. DIRECTORY D2/2009. OPERATING AND DEVELOPING COAL MINES. IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. 2009. DIRECTORATE: MINERAL ECONOMICS. This directory is also available in electronic format. Please contact: [email protected] …

Coal

Coal mining's advent in South Africa can best be traced to the start of gold mining in the late 19 th century, particularly on the Witwatersrand, with the first coal in appreciable tonnages being extracted on the Highveld …

Operations — Kangra Coal

The adit forms part of the Kusipongo resource located to the west of the existing mining operations of Kangra. It has a coal reserve of around 41.9 million tons and could extend the life of the mine by more than 20 years. ... South Africa +27 (11) 783 7996 [email protected]. Hours. Mon 8am - 5pm. Tue 8am - 5pm. Wed 8am - 5pm. Thu …

(PDF) Evaluating Impacts of Coal Mining in …

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 …

Thungela

Thungela Resources reports solid performance in first Interim Results since listing. Operating profit of R990 million for the reporting period. Adjusted EBITDA of R1,888 million. Robust financial position with net cash of R3 billion. Thungela Resources Limited ("Thungela" or the "Company") today reports a strong set of interim results ...

Coal mining and technology

This represents significant economic and environmental opportunities for the South African coal mining industry. Clean-coal technologies. Coal is currently South Africa's primary energy source and, as a result, the country is one of the world's most emission-intensive economies, emitting about 400 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO 2) a year ...

v118n7a11 Effects of coal mining on surface topography …

Effects of coal mining on surface topography in South Africa — updates and extensions the centre) is between 1.7 and 3 times the depth of mining, while van der Merwe (1991) quotes a figure of 2.5. There are distinct differences between the trough-like subsidence caused by high-extraction methods and that caused by pillar failure.

ESTABLISHING COAL MINES IN SOUTH AFRICA

1.4. Underground coal mining 9 1.4.1. Room and pillar 9 1.4.2. Longwall 12 1.5. South African coal mining context 13 1.5.1. History of the South African coal mining industry 13 1.5.2. Current status of coal mining in South Africa 15 1.5.3. The role of South African coal market plays globally 18 1.6. Purpose of the study 20 1.7. Context of the ...

UNDERGROUND COAL MINING & MINERALS SOUTH …

AFRICA South Africa has approximately 242 billion gross tons in situ coal resources and reserves of which approximately 66 billion tons of coal resources and reserves are deemed to be recoverable. Twenty fi ve percent of this is uneconomical to mine by means of conventional mining methods due to the depth of the coal seams. …

List Of Coal Mines In South Africa (2023)

The Tshikondeni mine started operating in 1984 as an underground high-quality hard mine. The mine is located 100km east of Tshipise and 17km south-east of Masisi, adjacent to the Levuvhu River and in the vicinity of the Kruger National Park. Address: Tshikondeni Mine, Thohoyandou, 0950, South Africa. Phone: +27 15 966 5097.

SOUTH AFRICA'S COAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW, 2014

3. MINING METHODS Both opencast and underground mining methods are employed in South Africa for extraction of coal reserves. There are three different mining methods …

Four facts about the mining industry (2019) | Statistics South Africa

The South African mining industry employed 514 859 individuals in 2019. If the mining sector is represented by a group of 100 workers, 39 are employed in the platinum group metals sector, 21 in the coal sector and 20 in the gold sector. The iron ore sector is a much smaller recruiter, employing 5 of every 100 employees.

The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South …

The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa . Megan Cole; Mzila Mthenjane; Andrew van Zyl . Growing concern over the impacts of climate change …

Mining Weekly

Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update. ... Drill-and-blast mining methods will be used to produce the anticipated RoM production of about 240 000 t a year of anthracite.

Prevention and Control of Spontaneous Combustion

combustion in coal mining and coal storage. In order to assist individuals who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of spontaneous combustion, the literature survey of Project 3.4.1 is reproduced at the end of this report as Appendix 5. Because of the volume of information available in the previous report it has been possible to be

Coal in South Africa

Coal production in South Africa and major projects. According to GlobalData, South Africa is the world's seventh-largest producer of coal in 2022, with output up by 12% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from South Africa decreased by a CAGR of 3.05% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 0.74% between …

Evaluating Impacts of Coal Mining in South African …

Coal mining; Environmental degradation; Society 4.0; South Africa 1.0 Introduction The coal mining industry in South Africa generates more than 77 % of all primary energy needs of the country. It forms the basis of the energy sources for the electricity system of the country and so, its dependency index is higher

Mining in Mpumalanga: Unlocking the Riches of South Africa…

The mining activities in Mpumalanga contribute significantly to the country's revenue through taxes, royalties, and export earnings. The extraction and export of minerals, such as coal, gold, platinum, chrome, and manganese, strengthen South Africa's position in the global market, attracting foreign investments and fostering economic growth.

Mining on Indigenous Lands in South Africa

South Africa is one of the world's leading producers of platinum, gold, coal, iron ore, diamonds, and many other minerals. Despite being so abundant in rare and valuable natural resources, South African society has been wracked with the collective environmental and social damage of over one hundred years of uninterrupted mining …

Factors that hinder and favour coal mining in South Africa

Eskom is one example. Since 2009, net investment in the coal industry has declined at a rate of 10% per year – from R7.3 billion to R3.8 billion in 2017. ELECTRICITY SUPPLYDevelopments at Eskom, the South African national electricity supplier, have affected the sustainability and reliability of supply.

South African Coal Mining Techniques | Methods, Impact

Explore the techniques, environmental impact, and economic importance of South African coal mining. Learn about surface and underground mining methods, safety concerns, and future trends. Discover the role of coal mining in the country's …

Task 3.14.1 Evaluation of stripping techniques

Approximately 44 % of South Africa's coal is mined underground by bord-and-pillar methods which are almost entirely mechanised; some 0,9 % by longwalling, 10,6 % by pillar recovery (stooping) and 44,5 % by opencast mining methods. The general occurrence of the coal seams in the Witbank coalfield is of a shallow nature and

South Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change …

Two of the four most significant minerals in South Africa's commodity footprint are at risk of reduced demand in the future: thermal coal and platinum group metals (PGM—platinum, palladium, rhodium).

The coal mining life cycle

Open-pit mining. Some 53% of South Africa's coal is produced from surface mining, via open-cast or open-pit mines. This is because the coal is less than 60 metres below the surface. Open-pit mines use draglines, as well as truck and shovel operations to extract coal. A dragline excavator uses a dragline to pull a bucket by a wire cable.

1 IntroductIon to south AfrIcAn coAl mInIng And …

Figure 1.3 Coal reserves of South Africa, 20105 The importance of the coal industry to South Africa has motivated the Department of Mineral Resources to oversee a re …

Underground Mining

Update of Coal Pillar Data Base, Strength Formula and Probability of Failure for South African Coal Mining. Towards the Failure Probability of Coal Pillars: a Review of Intact and Failed Cases in South Africa. Review of Current and Expected Underground Coal Mining Methods and an Evaluation of the Best Practices Associated with These.