Coal is South Africa's major primary energy source, and plays a significant role in supplying the chemicals and steelmaking industries. The benefits of coal production are relevant in the light of South Africa's development priorities of job creation and economic growth. Even so, primary metal production and coal-based power generation industries, …

Yet, mining and its related operations have significant biodiversity impacts, causing irreversible habitat loss, at times across large areas or in sensitive regions.5 A …

This case study focuses on the costs of the environmental and social effects of coal mining in South Africa, undertaken for export to the Netherlands. Coal mining imposes many external costs on its surroundings and the people who live in it. Some of these can be quantified by estimates, others are difficult to estimate. Coal mining is

Some of the environmental impacts of African mining development could potentially be offset: mining set-asides could protect some wildlife habitats, whereas improving transportation networks could ...

The frameworks governing small-scale sand mining in South Africa lack the necessary financial and human resource capacities to support better environmental compliance, and the enforcement mechanisms to successfully deter illegal activities are weak. ... Although the cumulative impact of these illegal activities is yet to be fully …

Potash fertilizer production is one of the most important economic activities. Historically, potash mining has had a significant impact on the environment, often with catastrophic consequences. The purpose of …

plants by monopolising the use of limited resources as well. as changing the ecosystem by altering soil stability and thus. promoting soil erosion (Vila et al., 2011). Loss of vegetation was ...

South Africa >6.5: Major: chrome, gold, vanadium, ... (2015) on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, found out that most of the major rivers in the mining communities, which served as the primary source of water for both domestic purposes and farming were heavily polluted by the activities of mining (Fig. 4 below). …

Mines can create direct and indirect employment, generate income, foreign exchange earnings and tax revenues, however there are also environmental and social …

Mining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country's economy, with ...

The study recommends Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and land reclamations by the mining industry in order to minimise the effect of coal mining on the environment. Furthermore the living condition of the …

A relatively recent advance in understanding the environmental impacts of PGM projects is that the mining and processing of PGM ore can lead to the formation of trace amounts of dioxins, furans and polychlorinated biphenyls (Jordaan et al., 2007). This is due to the presence of chlorine, carbon and oxygen in the presence of catalysts during ...

The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of especially rural communities. Indirect impacts may include food insecurity and climate change impacts. Visit the Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa's page. The videos below are illustrative of the ...

Mining in Limpopo represents about 13% of South Africa's total mining sales, with South Africa's overall coal production totalling 252 million tonnes produced in 2017, with total coal sales of ...

The illicit exploitation of mineral resources has long-term impacts on the environment, including formation of sinkholes, and contamination of the soil, groundwater and surface water. It also results in soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, health risks and even deaths. However, it is not regarded as environmental crime in Central Africa. This ...

exploring the effectiveness of public participation in EIAs for mining develop-ments. Dullstroom is a small town situated in Mpumalanga about 288 km outside Johannesburg and falls predominantly within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality. The area is a popular y- shing tourist destination and is well known for its. fl fi.

6. Water Pollution. Additionally, water pollution from diamond mining may have an impact on residents' health. If the mining pits or sites are closed down, this will take place. As diamond reserves are depleted and formerly rich cropland is stripped of its topsoil, uninhabitable pits are left behind.

1. Erosion. One of the effects of mining on the environment is erosion. The enormous Ok Tedi Mine in Papua New Guinea is a perfect example of how nearby areas can be significantly impacted by the erosion of exposed slopes, mine dumps, tailings dams, and the resulting siltation of drainages, creeks, and rivers.

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 …

This is in contrast to participation in mining development in South Africa even during democracy it continues to be conducted as trivial by mining companies and government (Baumann, 2004; Leonard ...

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-reduction commitments and reduced …

Accepted 7 October, 2010. Acid min e drainage is recognized as one of the more serious environmental problems in the mining. industry. Acid min e drainage is a major p roblem on co al and gold ...

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on environmental sustainability in South Africa in relation to the moderating role of institutions. To achieve the study's objectives, the fully modified least square (FMOLS), dynamic least squares (DOLS), canonical cointegrating regression (CCR), Bayer-Hanck cointegration and Toda …

Mining is one of the activities that has a severe impact on the environment.3 The impacts range inter alia from soil, water, human health, the built-up environment, to air, plants and animal life and differ from one mining activity to another. The aim of mining companies is to maximise the extraction of ore in South Africa to ensure wealth ...

It is important that the effects of these activities on the environment are examined, especially in South Africa where there is a general paucity on data pertaining to pollution from platinum mining.

Results from the study show that coal mining contributes to environmental degradation in South Africa, while its interaction with institutional quality mitigates the …

Blyvooruitzicht is but one of thousands of abandoned mines scattered across South Africa, many from the gold industry. With recently shuttered mines adding to the massive impact of those left derelict years ago, the country faces a growing environmental, health, and social crisis created by a withering gold industry and …

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on environmental sustainability in South Africa in relation to the moderating role of institutions. To achieve the study's objectives, the ...

In South Africa, the relevant authorities use environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to achieve sustainable development. Biodiversity impact assessment (BIA) studies are part of EIAs to ensure that biodiversity issues are considered. In 2013, the mining industry published the Mining and biodiversity guideline to improve the …

Coal mining plays a critical role in the economy of South Africa though posing detrimental environmental effects on aquatic life and the terrestrial environments with one of the major impacts ...

by Michiel C. Laker. Emeritus-Professor of Soil Science, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood, Pretoria 0081, South Africa. Mining 2023, 3 (2), 205-220; …

Even though laws have been put in place to regulate, protect and deter degradation, the reality is that the mining companies have …

In this essay, the economic and environmental effects of coal mining in South Africa will be concerned, which is divided into four parts mainly, including facts, impacts, and environmental policies.