Mining Law in South Africa | Laws regulating Mining Law
In South Africa, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 ("MPRDA"), is the primary regulatory framework for the exploitation of mineral resources in South Africa. The MPRDA was established against the backdrop of the new Constitutional dispensation and came into force on 1 May 2004.
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A history of mining in South Africa
By the end of 2011, South Africa's mining industry was the largest contributor to economic transformation, with broad-based black economic empowerment deals worth R150-billion completed. A A bout the author. Shamin Chibba has 13 years of writing experience, including three years as an editor.
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Background to the South African War: Mining Capitalism
Reasons why they went to work on the mines: - jobs on the mines gave men extra wealth and status in their own societies. - others went because the colonial government forced them to pay taxes. these had to be paid in cash, which they could only get by working in the mines. - serious epidemic of a cattle disease. many African Societies were starving as a result (due to cattle …
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The status of artisanal and small-scale mining …
SYNOPSIS. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in South Africa received official recognition after the change in government in 1994.The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) recognized the sector as a vehicle for …
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South Africa's mining industry story of integration and success
The development of many Southern African countries is inextricably linked to mining. For example, South Africa's Johannesburg-Pretoria metropolitan area, a regional …
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African Minerals Development Centre | African Union
The main objectives of the Centre is to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision and its Action plan (being revised) to enable the minerals resource sector play its role in the social and economic transformation, inclusive growth and sustainable development of African economies, in conjunction with Member States, Regional Economic …
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Decades of Mining Sector Decline: a Socio-economic Profile …
For decades, mining has played a key role in the development of the South African economy in terms of output, foreign exchange earnings, employment, and tax revenue. In the last 30 years, this has changed dramatically, with notable declines in mining's contribution to South Africa's GDP and employment. ... Ruffini A. 2010 "The Decline of ...
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South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating Challenges …
2023 brought immense challenges to South African mining. CEO Warren Beech shares insights on the year ahead and the industry's future. ... These include the development of artificial intelligence, process automation, and workplace productivity initiatives. Additionally, South Africa's mining industry remains one of the country's largest ...
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A history of mining in South Africa
By the end of 2011, South Africa's mining industry was the largest contributor to economic transformation, with broad-based black economic empowerment deals worth R150-billion completed. ... the role that these young students played in the struggle for freedom and to celebrate their contribution to the development of the South Africa we have ...
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Mining in Africa 2024: Strategies to address …
Deteriorating roads and rail infrastructure in South African ports contributed to congestion, escalating transportation expenses, gasoline expenses, tolls, employment costs, and impacting the sustainable marketing of mining …
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Mining in South Africa: A Legacy of Growth, Safety, and …
Mining in South Africa dates back to the early inhabitants who extracted minerals for tools and ornaments. However, modern mining began in the 19th century with the discovery …
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Challenges and prospects of small scale mining entrepreneurs in South
Small-scale mining entrepreneurs are confronted with a variety of challenges during both the start-up and growth phase of their businesses not only in South Africa, but all over the world.
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How Does Mining Contribute To The Economy Of South …
Mining plays an important role in the South African economy because it provides employment and contributes significantly to exports. Mining also has a positive impact on the …
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Rock engineering, crucial for sustainable development in the South …
Rock engineering plays a crucial role in contributing to sustainable development in South African mining. A framework for this has been created through legislation and structures to encourage the mining industry to have a long and prosperous future. However, rock engineering input is an essential element to achieving success. The most accessible deposits have been …
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Mining in SA: a legacy of growth, safety, sustainability ahead …
Mining has played a crucial role in South Africa's economic development and history, shaping both the nation's economy and its social landscape. Mining in the country …
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The Role of Mining in South Africa's Economic Recovery
Discover how mining contributes to South Africa's economic recovery by creating jobs, generating revenue, and driving infrastructure development.
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a solution to a changing industry
For some years, South Africa's mining industry has been in decline. Diminishing reserves, a drop in commodity prices, currency fluctuations, energy reliability and deteriorating infrastructure have all played a part. From a GDP contribution of over 20% in 1980, the sector contributes just 8% today.This doesn't spell the end of the industry, but rather opens up space …
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Mining and sustainable development goals in Africa
There are laws, norms, and regulations that mandate that companies secure women's long-term engagement in the African mining sector. South Africa, for example, performs the best among developing countries, with 21.05 % of women employed in the mining industry (Mangaroo-Pillay and Botha, 2020). Women work across the mining spectrum, from ...
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A conceptual framework for reframing artisanal and small-scale mining
Countries such as Tanzania, Ghana, and South Africa (mining permit) have a single licence category for the entire range of operations, from AM to SSM. For example, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) does not clearly state that a mining permit is for SSM; however, an assumption is created that a mining permit is for this ...
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The plight of mining cities in South Africa: Planning for …
Johannesburg, the city at the heart of South Africa's economy, was built on gold. Today mining accounts for only about 2 % of its economy (DCOGTA, 2020), but it was mining that created the platform for its diverse industries and services (Harrison & Zack, 2012).No other South African city built on mining has diversified its economy at the scale Johannesburg did (Harrison …
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South Africa's Women in Business: Pioneering a …
Her diverse experience across multiple geographies, including South Africa, South America, and Australia, has established her as a prominent figure in the global mining industry. Naidoo's appointment as CEO of Vale …
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Economic Sustainability of Small Mining Towns: A Case …
economic sustainability, local economic development, single-industry town, mining, socio-economic effects, South Africa Introduction Mining projects, the backbone of many small towns worldwide, have a lifespan. The lifespan of an iron ore mine, for instance, is on average between 6 and 24years (Anglo American, 2013) and thereafter mineral depletion
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THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN …
There are two ways of looking at mining in South Africa. The first is to see it as a sunset industry plagued by rising costs, technical difficulties, and political hostility. The second …
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Impacts of mining on water resources in South …
In South Africa in particular, it has been reported that groundwater in the mining district of Johannesburg is heavily contaminated by heavy metals (Ochieng et al. 2010). A study that investigated ...
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A history of mining in South Africa (ZM)
By the end of 2011, South Africa's mining industry was the largest contributor to economic transformation, with broad-based black economic empowerment deals worth R150-billion completed. ... the role that these young students played in the struggle for freedom and to celebrate their contribution to the development of the South Africa we have ...
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The Significance of Mining Infrastructural …
The Significance of Mining Infrastructural Development on South African Economy from 1980–2013: An Econometric Approach ... life span for gold mining companies in South Africa after th e decline ...
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A REVIEW OF STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMIZING BENEFIT OF MINERAL DEVELOPMENT …
Mining related indirect employment Quantec Consulting and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) As cited from COM (2013) report on facts and figures about South African Mining Jan 2013 Idc ...
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Multi-stakeholder collaboration to unlock the potential of
Mining R&D Programmes: a collaborative research and development model that focuses on a systematic approach to mining's R&D needs and enables the establishment of centres of excellence in collaboration with South African research institutions. The key focus of the research would be on addressing underground deep-level mining challenges
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Skills development initiatives for women in mining in South Africa
South African mining companies are quite focused on developing and increasing women in their organisations. Many of these companies outperform other countries when we compare senior leadership and board representation figures. The statistics for 2015 show South Africa performing even better.
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A history of mining in South Africa (UK)
By the end of 2011, South Africa's mining industry was the largest contributor to economic transformation, with broad-based black economic empowerment deals worth R150-billion completed. A A bout the author. Shamin Chibba has 13 years of writing experience, including three years as an editor.
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