Sand mining governance in post-apartheid South Africa: …

There is a need for more research in the sand mining sector in South Africa, with a view to supporting institutional and policy design. ... One of the key challenges of South Africa's ICM policy is the absence of an overarching framework that nurtures horizontal fragmentation (Chevallier, 2017; Goble et al., 2017), ...

Spotlight: Mining law in South Africa

The South African government's formal position on mining and international investment is that South Africa is 'open for business' and that investment in the mining sector is to be welcomed, while ...

Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along …

Sand mining policy in South Africa A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, namely mineral regulation, environmental regulation and land use planning regulation, can be discerned (Green 2012). Although these three are broader and much more generic to the otherwise wider and ...

MINING, LAND, AND COMMUNITY IN COMMUNAL AREAS I …

Mining law involves a complicated nexus of mineral rights, land rights, community governance structures, and health and environmental regulations. Since 1994, mining policies in South Africa have been designed to benefit all South Africans. They have been embodied in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act ("MPRDA").

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update

URA exported about 45 000 ct of emeralds from South Africa to Bangkok in two batches, or parcels, in preparation for the sale. Once the second batch is cleared, both parcels will be stored at ...

Mining in South Africa: A journey of promise and …

May 8, 2024. Photo: Mining in South Africa | Since the dawn of democracy, South Africa's mining sector has been marked by promise, perseverance, and profound transformation. As apartheid's …

South Africa's mining sector 'gearing for growth' as reforms …

Amid electricity and logistical constraints, as well as an increase in crime and corruption, the mining sector contributed only 6.3% to South Africa's GDP in 2023, down from 7.3% in 2022 ...

South Africa's Platinum Mining Vital for Economy, …

The significance of PGMs to South Africa. South Africa is the leading producer of PGMs such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium used in the manufacturing of automobiles among other products. These metals are used in catalytic converters applied in vehicles to minimize toxic emissions and therefore are in high demand in the global …

Investing in South Africa's Mining and Mineral …

> South Africa's mining industry is the fifth largest globally in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). > The mining sector contributed R356bn or 7.3% to South Africa's GDP …

Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa: Requirements, …

The MPRDA is the primary legislation governing mining rights in South Africa. It sets out the requirements and procedures for obtaining, maintaining, and …

Mining Matters to South Africa and its people

The 29 May polls and beyond — a policy wish list for the mining industry; May 21, 2024 The mind-blowing salaries of South Africa's mining CEOs revealed; May 20, 2024 Boosting growth through mining and textiles; May 19, 2024 Quest for zero harm in South African deep gold mines ...

Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa

The Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa is a strategic plan aimed at attracting mineral exploration investment, reigniting mineral development, accelerating new mineral discoveries and encouraging optimal utilisation of South African mineral resources in line with the environmental, social, and corporate governance principles for …

Illegal mining threatens South Africa's economy

ALSO READ: Illegal mining: the problem is bigger than you think. The economic toll is staggering. Illegal mining activities in South Africa cost the formal mining industry over $7 billion rand ($370 million) annually, resulting in lost mineral reserves and additional security spending.

An Untapped Goldmine: Opportunities for South African Mining

Historically, the mining sector has contributed significantly to South Africa's economic growth and employment, supported by a rich natural endowment of mineral resources, including Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), gold, iron ore, and manganese.

South Africa's Mining Sector Pioneers in …

149. On the eve of International Women's Day, the mining industry in South Africa took center stage in the global dialogue on gender equality and empowerment, demonstrating its pivotal role in combating …

South Africa: Mineral Policy

Mineral Planning Approach/Framework. SA's mineral policy is premised on the constitutional imperative that SA belongs to all who live in it and the need to recognize the past injustices under apartheid under which Blacks were discriminated against (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996, Preamble).The Bill of …

WOMEN IN MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA

WOMEN IN MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA Fact sheet March 2020 QUICK FACTS 2019 17% 17% 24% 18% Skilled technical professions Senior management Professionally qualified ... • Developing policies and programmes that advance and protect women, including policies on gender-based violence, sexual harassment and alternative placements

South Africa's mining output falls further below pre …

South Africa's mining output has fallen further below pre-pandemic levels due to persistent electricity outages and rail disruptions, industry data shows, threatening dividend payouts to investors.

Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa: …

Mining rights in South Africa are governed by specific requirements, regulations, and compliance obligations aimed at ensuring responsible and sustainable mining practices. Obtaining and maintaining mining rights requires compliance with various laws and regulations, including mineral resource and reserve assessments, …

Sand mining governance in post-apartheid South Africa: …

There is widespread illegal sand mining along the poverty-stricken Wild Coast of South Africa. The multiple jurisdictions of sand mining governance, ranging from national, …

A Minerals and Mining Policy for South Africa

Artisanal mining and its drivers in the South African context

In South Africa, Zama Zama mining is a colloquial term referring to artisanal mining. This type of mining is illegal, seeing that these mining activities are conducted without a mining license. ... Similarly, Martin (2019: 1) argues that current enforcement and policy responses in South Africa need to consider the poverty and socioeconomic ...

The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: South Africa

PDF | South Africa is a country that combines considerable coal mines, coal reserves and natural resources, environmental issues, and water scarcity.... | Find, read and cite all the research you ...

Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa

The Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa is a strategic plan aimed at attracting mineral exploration investment, reigniting mineral development, …

South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating Challenges …

South Africa serves as a prime example of a country where the mining and natural resources sector has been stifled by these challenges, with no immediate resolution in sight. Furthermore, uncertainties surrounding the 2024 elections in South Africa add complexity to the mining and natural resources sector.

Mining Law in South Africa | Laws regulating …

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. …

Mining & Mineral Processing

South Africa's mining industry is the fifth largest globally in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). The mining sector contributed R356bn or 7.3% to South Africa's GDP and accounted for 25% of the country's total export earnings. Platinum, coal and gold are the three largest mining exports. ... The South African 2018 Mining Charter has ...

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY …

interventions included the development of the White Paper: "A Minerals and Mining Policy for South Africa, 1998" (White Paper, 1998). This policy document has a dedicated chapter on the ASM industry. The policy propositions in the White Paper were later translated into legislation in the form of section 27 of the Mineral and

The dark face of South Africa's illegal mining

In a recent 'mining indaba', a conference of mining interests held annually, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa spelt out the key sector's major issues, power being by far the leading problem of the …

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