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 South African mining industry and its sustainability are threatened by many global and local challenges. These challenges vary from high production costs, low profitability, …

On-line version ISSN 2411-9717. Print version ISSN 2225-6253. Mission. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy aims to disseminate technical and topical information related to mining & metallurgy to the members of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to ensure that their information …

The Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa in terms of area (but with the smallest population), covering almost 30% of South Africa. Mining contributes about 24% to the Northern Cape economy and makes up nearly 7% of the country's total mining value, with significant deposits of iron ore, manganese, zinc, copper, lead, …

The demand for transparency in the mining sector has increased since the 1980s. Our study focused on the public reporting of four South African mining corporations and their disclosures on mine closure. South Africa was identified based on its history of mine abandonment.

In July 2014 the SAIMM mining exhibition was opened at the Sci-bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg. The exhibition presents the opportunity to showcase the industry, provide information and encourage visitors to Sci-bono and learners to consider careers in the minerals industry. It has been over 9 years since the official opening of ...

Journal. The papers published in the SAIMM Journal are refereed and edited according to internationally accepted standards and are accredited for rating purpose by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training. Printed Journal: ISSN 2225-6253. Key title: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

South Africa is no exception to this trend. In the global mining industry, equal opportunity and mining legislation introduced by various countries, including South Africa, have opened up former bastions, such as mining, to women. ... top and senior management in the mining industry, as well as human resource managers and …

The number of mining accident studies from various countries from 2015 to 2019 was established. China was a leading country for published articles, with 36 articles (studies) relating to mining accidents, followed by Brazil (5 studies). South Africa and Spain contributed three studies each.

Global Advanced Research Journal of Social Science, 2(5), 100–113. ... African Journal of Environmental Law and Development Studies, 1(1), 1–13. Google Scholar; Jike V. T. (2004). ... "Mining in South Africa – Overview" . …

Here are 30 Best Mining Magazines you should follow in 2024. 1. Global Mining Review. Find the latest mining news, industry trends and events from Global Mining Review magazine, including exploration & development, handling & processing and special reports. Publication globalminingreview.com.

By Mining Review Africa. February 28, 2024. A survey of the South African mining industry's investment into research, development, and innovation (RD&I) will give fresh insights into what is encouraging funding and what is holding it back. The Minerals Council South Africa and the Human Sciences Research …

It is a matter of fact. According to S&P Intelligence there has been a gradual decline in the amount of exploration spend in South Africa by mining companies. Since 2000 to date the highest ...

IJMME is an interdisciplinary and refereed international journal that fosters innovative solutions to the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible exploration and extraction of mineral resources. It promotes feasible mining system design, development, and management, bringing together sustainable technologies, the people, and sound …

Impacts of Coal Mining in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province of South Africa Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 2019, Vol. 8 1587 environmental and health impacts due to mining. A

This percentage is on par with trends from around the world. In the United States, for instance, women make up 15.7% of the mining industry, in South Africa 12% (Minerals Council of South Africa, n.d.), and in the …

Our study focused on the public reporting of four South African mining corporations and their disclosures on mine closure. South Africa was identified based …

Trailblazing Leaders Transforming South Africa's Mining Sector. by Oluwatosin Alabi January 10, 2024. 1. Nompumelelo Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore. Nompumelelo Zikalala. As the first CEO of an iron ore giant, Nompumelelo Zikalala represents a groundbreaking figure in the mining industry. Her journey began as a …

1. Introduction. The South African platinum mining industry relies heavily on a consistent and cost-effective supply of electricity to optimise production (Ryan, 2014; Shaw et al., 2019; Mahony et al., 2018).The primary supplier of electricity currently in South Africa is the national utility Eskom, with the state-owned enterprise supplying 95% of the …

1980s, the mining industry, which served as the backbone of the South African economy, was the second-largest contributor to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), …

Mining exploration in South Africa, key to the survival of the mining sector and by extension the economy, has lagged for the past 20 years. Junior and emerging mining is essential to growth in this sector and requires the urgent attention of government, if South Africa is going to take advantage of available global investment.

The South African mining industry has a history of a range of major challenges, including high operating costs that have had a negative impact on mines' profitability and financial sustainability. The advent of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies has opened up new opportunities for the mining industry, among other …

Pressure is high for Ramaphosa's administration to reassert the global competitiveness of the nation's mining sector. In 2020, South Africa came 60th out of 77 jurisdictions in the Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining and Exploration Companies report, fourth bottom out of 13 African countries while Botswana topped Africa's list ...

Botha D 2016 "Women in Mining Still Exploited and Sexually Harassed" South African Journal of Human Resource Management 141112 DOI: ... Power and Space in the South African Mining Industry" Environment and Planning D: ... Gas and Mining: An Overview of the Global State-of-Play" The Extractive Industries and Society …

The mining sector of South Africa spans five major mineral categories, which are as follows: Precious metals and minerals; Ferrous minerals; ... As a leading global producer of diamonds, South Africa is home to 42 different diamond mining companies, of which includes the De Beers Consolidated Mines Group and Trans Hex, both of which reported …

The South African Journal of Business Management publishes articles that have real significance for management theory and practice. ... an analysis of the sub-periods shows that the importance of the gold price in explaining returns for the gold mining industry increases during the global financial crisis and remains more important after the ...

Mozambique. Angola. MACIG. January 29, 2020. The 2020 edition of the Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide (MACIG) marks the seventh year of partnership between Global Business Reports and the African Mining Indaba. The publication will be launched in February 2020 at the event in Cape Town before being …

In conclusion, the Minerals Council South Africa's endorsement of the new cadastral system represents a turning point in the South African mining industry. It's a move that promises to enhance global competitiveness, drive investments, and foster socio-economic development, particularly in rural areas. As the world's demand for …

Strong balance sheets have enabled miners to increase investment into operations and pay dividends. As of 30 June 2023, South Africa has approximately 68Moz of gold reserves declared as proven and probable from all operational mines. Approximately 84% of these declared reserves are concentrated in Gauteng, with the remaining declared reserves ...

Mining company Rio Tinto has announced a C$375-million demonstration plant equipped with carbon free aluminium smelting cells at its Arvida smelter, in Quebec. The plant, which will be owned in a ...