The mining sector's share in South Africa's economy has declined over the past 30 years, as has employment on the gold mines. Yet many new mining areas have developed. Mining growth has been driven primarily by platinum and coal, with iron ore and other metals contributing. Of South Africa's 39 'small' or 'secondary' cities, 19 have or ...

In 2023, employment benefits and contractors accounted for a 33 percent share of the total South African mining industry operating expenses. This was followed by consumables and mining supplies ...

Gold production in South Africa and major projects. According to GlobalData, South Africa is the world's eighth-largest producer of gold in 2022, with output up by 3% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from South Africa decreased by a CAGR of 5.66% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 4% between 2022 and 2026.

Mining and mineral resources. Mining is a major driver of South Africa's economic engine, accounting for 6% of the country's gross domestic product. The sector provides jobs for nearly half a million people directly and another six million indirectly. A host of successful research initiatives, spearheaded at first by the Chamber of Mines ...

The South African mining sector employed 458,954 in 2021.1 These make the mining sector a vital industry for the LRS to monitor. The rich data extracted from the LRSs MNC Database enables a retrospective view of company performance over the last ten years. We also analyse the high remuneration packages received by directors in this sector. 1 ...

One company that is pushing technology into South African mining is Sibanye-Stillwater. Since its founding in 2013, Sibanye-Stillwater has grown from being a South African gold mining company to an internationally competitive, globally diversified precious metals miner, producing gold and the full suite of platinum group metals (PGMs).

A critical assessment of how modelling has contributed to the development of crop science and to the management of crop production and natural resources in South Africa (SA) over the past 25 years ...

6. Conclusion. The SLR examined research trends in mining accidents issues between 2015 and 2019 and successfully developed four main themes. These consist of the main causes of accidents (46%), and the prevention (20%), challenges (17%) and impacts of post-mining accidents (17%).

AECI, the company founded to make dynamite for the South African mining industry, said in 2014 that it was planning to start producing in Australia in order to "de-risk our business from relying on the South African economy", where the domestic mining and manufacturing sectors remained stagnant.

The total revenue generated by the South African mining industry for the year ended 30 June 2019, as reported by Statistics SA, was R529 billion. Figure 7: Percentage mining revenue per commodity, 2019 vs 2018. 2019. 2% …

Although mine mechanisation is not a new concept to the mining industry, the majority of platinum mines in South Africa are still using conventional methods to mine. Given the current South African economic climate, these conventional methods are not sustainable for the platinum industry. South African mining enterprises are faced with numerous …

Reports from all mines showed a decrease of 4.2% in the total number of occupational diseases reported by mines, from 2,013 cases in 2020 to 1,924 cases in 2021. TB and silicosis declined by 6.6% and 11.4% respectively while noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) increased by 5.1%. There are significant numbers of NIHL cases reported in the …

The Minerals Council's annual insight into the impact and relevance of the mining industry as the backbone industry in the South African economy and society. Download. February 05, 2024 Facts and …

MacLean covers the Sub-Saharan African region through its presence as a premier underground mining equipment manufacturer in South Africa. There are two MacLean facilities in democratic Republic of South Africa (RSA) strategically placed to support the local and international customers. The combined area between these two facilities adds …

The current turbulence in the mining industry in South Africa has its roots in several different factors. First, the fall in global demand for platinum and other minerals due to recession; second, the consequences of the Marikana disaster in destabilising labour relations; and third, the structural character of our mining industry. A great deal has …

The mining industry in South Africa is known for its historical use of migrant labour (Pilossof and Burger, 2018, Harington et al., 2004, Crush, 1992), usually entailing 12 months of work with breaks at Easter and Christmas. ... The study found that the components of PsyCap (self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resilience) had …

South African mining companies must find a new formula for success. The era of critical minerals has arrived, and it's the most momentous change the industry has seen in decades. As the plans and executions …

Mining Equipment Direct is an online platform to assist the South African mining industry professionals to get the exact mining products and equipment at an affordable price without delays. We are linked and affiliated with a wider network of mining equipment manufacturers in South Africa and all over the world. Grinding Media.

shift cycles in the South African mining industry. Additionally, we examined the effects of commuting times, particularly regarding fatigue. The project was informed by a review of the literature, two case studies conducted in the South African mining industry, and a workshop with technical experts. The Affiliation: 1 CSIR Mining Cluster, South ...

representative of the entire mining industry in South Africa, we have identified 10 emerging trends that we believe are consistent with other international studies and can be used by mining executives and other decision makers to navigate their digital transformation journey. "Digital is a pivotal game-changer in the mining industry.

The South African mining industry has gained a reputation for poor health and safety statistics, with non-compliance by miners and the executives being the major contributors to fatalities [13,14]. Promoting occupational health and safety in the workplace has several benefits for society; the mining organisations; the miners and their families ...

SLP Compliance requirements for broad-based stakeholder engagements. A mining right applicant must submit an SLP in order for their right application to be approved. Likewise, an approved mining right holder must submit a revised SLP every five years. Both these processes require stakeholder consultations as one of the required …

Employment, investment and legislation. The South African mining industry has consistently increased the size of its workforce, from 406,994 in 2001 to 453,543 in 2018. This has led to a parallel increase in the tax paid by mining companies to the national government, from $1.21bn in 2010 to $1.56bn in 2018, according to the country's ...

First net loss -$27bn (2014: $50bn profit). Gearing increased to 46% (2014: 38%). Miners have impaired 32% of capex 2010-15. Market capitalization fell to $494bn (end 2014: $791bn) – back to pre-GFC levels. Mining companies are focused on cost cutting, productivity improvement, capital discipline and adjustment.

Mining is a crucial industry in South Africa, contributing significantly to the country's economy. However, the mining sector also poses various health and safety risks to workers and the environment. To mitigate these risks, South Africa has implemented comprehensive mine health and safety laws that aim to protect workers and ensure ...

and Heavy Vehicles Industry in SA Rising demand for SA-made mining-related equipment The 2018 Mining Charter requires mining companies to procure 70% of its mining equipment from South Africa-based manufacturers with at least 60% local content. This is expected to drive localisation and the demand for local inputs and for locally-made

In the mining industry, we play a crucial role in supporting operations through our specialized products and services. We provide comprehensive solutions for the maintenance, repair, and supply of various mining equipment components, focusing on drivetrain components, Kessler and Dana OEM repairs, as well as drifter repairs and …

of 2021, the coal mining industry employed nearly 9,300 people in South Africa [18], and from 2002 to 2012, the employment rate of the coal mining industry increased by 75% [19]. Figure 4.

The Mining Charter was revised in 2010, and the third iteration was implemented in 2018. Essential Components of Mining Charter III. The Mining Charter covers seven essential components in its pursuit of industry transformation: Ownership. This component seeks to ensure that there is sufficient Black ownership of all mining …

Low-grade ore. Low-grade ore is a term applied to iron-rich rocks with cut-off grades in the range of 25�30% Fe. It was the main supply of iron ore for many centuries of the World's early history of production of iron. Since the 1950s North America's main supply has …