Mining in South Africa: a mature industry?

The paper examines the mining industry of South Africa from 1994 to the present, by reference to the legislative reforms and also the continuing contribution of mining to the economy of South Africa; with a focus on the case of gold. This is all affected by the push for 'sustainable development' (1987). In the past mining …

Gold mining, climate change, and Africa's transition

Gold mining has, over the last decade or so, been a growth industry in many host countries across Africa. For example, in Ghana–now Africa's largest gold producer– gold represents around a ...

'Residual Governance' dives into South Africa's mining …

South Africa's mining industry employment by commodity 2023. Minerals. Mineral revenue in South Africa by commodity 2023. Find the most important statistics …

The future of mining in South Africa

The future of mining in South Africa. Mining can't continue as it has: that's the core of this year's Mining Indaba with a theme that centres on greening a historically harmful industry ...

An exploration of women's workplace experiences in the South …

Since the inception of MPRDA, women's representation in the South African mining industry has increased, from 3% in 2002 to 15% in 2018. Although government has good intentions, gender equality in the mining industry remains a challenge. Research on women employed in South African mines revealed that women still face barriers to …

Mining in Africa rises to ESG challenge

In South Africa, the industry was able to report* in September 2021 that 45% of its workforce had been fully or partially vaccinated, with some companies reporting vaccination levels of 70-80%. ... The result for countries like South Africa was life-saving, as mining has helped carry the ailing economy and added an estimated R200-billion to …

South Africa's mining industry now 39% black-owned, Mining …

In 2004, the year South Africa's far-reaching Mining Charter was first introduced, black ownership in South Africa's globally recognised mining industry stood at a negligible 2%. This has now ...

South Africa eyes new mining boom [Business Africa]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified mining as a key sector in South Africa's post-pandemic recovery plan. ... Between 2010 and 2018, the industry saw a 10% loss in output, 50,000 jobs wiped ...

Mining industry urged to invest in 'disruptive' digital …

While the mining industry plays a critical role in the global economy, it also presents unique challenges when it comes to sustainability and environmental impact and accelerating the industry's transition to a greener future. ... Automation in mining – the key to South Africa's competitiveness on a global stage; End-of-life planning for ...

The future of mining in South Africa

The future of mining in South Africa. 12th May 2022. Font size: - +. Mining can't continue as it has: that's the core of this year's Mining Indaba with a theme that …

Sustainable Development in Mining Communities: The Case of South Africa …

1 Minerals to Metals Initiative, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; 2 Future Water Institute, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; There is a significant role for the mining and minerals industry to play in …

Mining in South Africa: Employment threats, logistical …

December 1, 2023. Mining in South Africa, a cornerstone of its economy, confronts a dire situation as falling platinum prices and logistical woes threaten job …

Communities, mining corporations and …

The study found that mining corporations, national and local government had a close relationship. Mining companies were strong arming government on how mining developments in the sector should ...

How South Africa's mining industry can change …

South Africa's mining industry is increasingly cited as one of the key sectors that must yield " radical economic transformation " and help the country heal a deeply divided and unequal ...

Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of mining …

In the South African context for example, the mining industry contributed 8.3% (2019) and 8.1% (2018) of the GDP and employed 460 015 employees (MCSA, 2019). The contribution to the GDP was 6.8% in 2017 for a direct employment of 464 667 employees including approximately 4.5 million dependants ( Statistics South Africa, …

Violent Crime, Rising Costs Put South Africa's Mining Industry …

Jan. 18, 2022 9:50 am ET. Text. RICHARDS BAY, South Africa—Last May, three men strode into a suburban street and sprayed gunfire into a car, killing mining executive Nico Swart on his way to ...

Minerals 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.

South Africa: Mining Industry Committed To Transformation

Mining Industry Committed To Transformation. The SA mining industry plays a significant role in the country's economy. According to the Minerals Council Facts and Figures Pocketbook, in 2020 the sector employed in excess of 450,000 people, contributed about R361.6bn, roughly 7%, of the GDP and delivered R27.2bn in tax …

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.

Sustainable Development in Mining Communities: The Case …

Sustain. Cities, 30 June 2022. Sec. Cities in the Global South. Volume 4 - 2022 | https://doi/10.3389/frsc.2022.895760. This article is part of the Research Topic. …

Mining in Africa: A bold new future awaits

Mining in Africa: A bold new future awaits. Perhaps few mining commentators would suggest that the traditional mining sector would embrace disruption, but there have indeed been various forms of disruption in the industry – several of them positive. This is according to ANDREW VAN ZYL, Managing Director of SRK Consulting, …

South Africa Mining Industry Features | Mining Outlook

1 2. Uncover the rich mining heritage and modern industry of South Africa, where gold, platinum, and other resources have shaped the nation's history and economy. Our exclusive articles offer insights into South Africa's mining landscape, regulatory reforms, and efforts towards sustainable development. Join us as we explore …

Africa News|MiningWeekly

Minerals Council outlines mining's 'immense' positive social impact. 11th April 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi. Industry body, the Minerals Council South Africa finds in a survey that 12 of its ...

South Africa's Miners Addressing Climate Change …

South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in mining sales at risk from trade partners' carbon …

How digital transformation is impacting the mining industry in South Africa

10 insights into how digital transformation is impacting the mining industry in South Africa. 1. The CEO drives the digital agenda. As part of the research, PwC and the Minerals Council surveyed 23 executives across 19 Minerals Council members. A large portion of survey respondents (47%) stated that the CEO was the primary driver of digital ...

Economic Sustainability of Small Mining Towns: A Case Study in South Africa

The South African mining sector has been experiencing challenges due to fluctuations in global resource markets, high operational costs, wage strikes, and falling sector productivity, and these factors have led to a drop in mining contribution to the GDP from 21% in 1980 (Statistics South Africa, 2017) to approximately 8.1% in 2019 …

How waste from the mining industry has perpetuated …

Persistent problems. As Hecht shows, the same people apartheid oppressed and profited from bear the costs of the nation's mining debris: poor, Black South Africans living on the economic margins ...

Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding …

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 …

FACTS 2020

mining industry. employed 452,866 people contributed R27.2 BILLION in taxes to South Africa contributed R371.9 BILLION to GDP Credible statistics allow us to fulfill our …