Environmental Injustice Case: Coal in South Africa
"Coal deposits of South Africa – the future of coal mining in South Africa" (PDF). Institute for Geology, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg. Retrieved 14 January 2010. Wybergh WJ, Geological Survey. 1922. The coal resources of the Union of South Africa. Pretoria: Government and Stationery Office.
South Africa's abandoned mines endanger local …
Carolina is among hundreds of communities in South Africa that are threatened by unmaintained coal mines. HRW reported that of roughly 6,000 abandoned coal mines in South Africa, at least 2,322 …
Mining Sector Report 2023
This report aims to provide detailed insights into the South African Mining sector, covering companies from sub-industries such as coal, general mining, gold mining, platinum, …
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Welcome to the SAMAC Information Hub, your go-to resource for staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the Macadamia Industry. Here, you'll find ... China remains South Africa's fastest-growing market for …
South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating …
The year 2023 proved to be an exceptionally demanding period for the global mining industry, with South Africa facing multifaceted and far-reaching challenges. These challenges have pushed the sector …
Africa: 'Absolutely Ridiculous'
Both are included on the list of over 2,000 active mines - including around 200 coal mines - published annually by South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of …
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 ...
List of coal mines in South Africa
How many coal mines are in South Africa? 1. Grootegeluk Image: Unsplash.com@ Dominick Vanyi Source: UGC. Located in the province of Limpopo, Grootegeluk is one of the biggest mines in South Africa, producing an …
Prevention and Control of Spontaneous Combustion …
combustion in coal mining and coal storage. In order to assist individuals who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of spontaneous combustion, the literature survey of Project 3.4.1 is reproduced at the end of this report as Appendix 5. Because of the volume of information available in the previous report it has been possible to be
Mining industry in South Africa
Coal mining in South Africa began around the same time as gold mining and is one of the country's most valuable commodities, accounting for 26 percent of mineral mining revenue in 2023.
South Africa – Mining by the numbers, 2023
However, South Africa's mining industry is in a fragile state. The 2023 development capital investment in South Africa witnessed a continued recovery, up 133% to a five-year high of $1,985.5 million …
Mining Sector Report 2023
covering companies from sub-industries such as coal, general mining, gold mining, platinum, and precious metals. The JSE lists thirty-nine companies in the Mining sector. ... South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals and manganese, along with some of the largest reserves of gold, diamonds, chromite ore, and vanadium
Coal mine closures to impact 2.5m people, mainly …
Another study by Megan Cole of the University of Cape Town, looking at the broader risks of mine closures in SA, found at least 360 mining host communities in South Africa and 230 operating mines.
High-capacity coal trucks to reduce costs and emissions at South Africa …
Ninety percent (90%) of Eskom's generating capacity comes from the burning of coal (Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, n.d.), with a reported 114 million tonnes of coal burned in the 2018/19 financial year.This resulted in the release of 221 million tonnes of CO 2 making it by far the country's largest emitter, accounting for 42% of the country's total …
South Africa is Moving Slowly Away from Coal
South Africa's indigenous energy resource base is dominated by coal. Approximately 77% of South Africa's primary energy needs are supplied by coal. South Africa is highly dependent on coal as an energy source; the fuel provides approximately 73% of primary energy and almost 90% of its energy comes from coal-fired power stations.
ESTIMATION OF CAPITAL COSTS FOR ESTABLISHING …
1.4. Underground coal mining 9 1.4.1. Room and pillar 9 1.4.2. Longwall 12 1.5. South African coal mining context 13 1.5.1. History of the South African coal mining industry 13 1.5.2. Current status of coal mining in South Africa 15 1.5.3. The role of South African coal market plays globally 18 1.6. Purpose of the study 20 1.7. Context of the ...
South African Coal Mining Techniques | Methods, Impact
To understand the present state of coal mining in South Africa, it is important to examine its historical roots. The discovery of coal deposits in the country can be traced back to the mid-1800s, and commercial mining operations began shortly after. The industry experienced significant growth during the 20th century, with the …
Mines in South Africa with pictures, locations and industry
Diamond mines in South Africa New technology upgrade at Cullinan Diamond Mine in Gauteng. Photo: @Getty Images Source: Getty Images. Erasmus Jacobs, a 15-year-old lad, found a transparent rock on his father's farm between December 1866 and February 1867.
The five largest coal mines in South Africa
The Syferfontein Mine, owned by , is an underground mine located in Gauteng. The mine produced an estimated 7.79 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here. 5. Twistdraai Mine. Owned by , the Twistdraai Mine is an underground mine located in Mpumalanga . It produced an estimated 6.69 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will …
South Africa: Little hope in green transition in town with …
The majority of South Africa's coal production is in the northern province of Mpumalanga, along with 12 of the country's 15 coal-fired power stations.
Child Labor in African Mines: Where Are We Now?
Given the limited enforcement of laws governing child labor in mines, many suppliers, traders, and international companies buying minerals from Africa have done little to disentangle themselves from the exploits of child labor. ... South Africa's Historic Election: A Chance to Renew the Nation's Promise. By Terence McNamee on June 4, …
South Africa
Glencore's marketing activities in South Africa began in 1974, with mining starting 14 years later, in 1988. Over the years, we have established a strong presence in South Africa's coal and ferroalloy sectors, and have become a major contributor to the country's local, provincial and national economies.
Counting the cost: Coal mine closures to affect 2.5 …
Five coal-fired power plants and 15 coal mines will likely close by 2030, and another four plants and 23 mines by 2040. ... found at least 360 mining host communities in South Africa and 230 ...
Boosting black ownership of South African mines
To overturn this inequality, the previous 2002 Mining Charter stipulated that 26% of mine ownership in South Africa must be held by black people, which was achieved by 2014 with coal mining now seeing the largest percentage of black ownership at 47.2%, whereas diamond mining is lowest at the minimum 26%. Reading the Mining Charter
Coal-mining communities still in limbo about Just Energy …
It includes views from coal mining communities, which have historically played an important part in South Africa's economic development. It targeted …
List Of Coal Mines In South Africa (2023)
Administrative Office Address: Nelson Mandela Dr, Lephalale, 0555, South Africa. The mine is owned and operated by Exxaro Resources. Leeuwpan Mine; The Leeuwpan Coal Mine is a coal mine that is situated in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The mine has coal reserves estimated to be in excess of 160 million tonnes of coking coal.
South Africa: CO2 Country Profile
CO 2 emissions are dominated by the burning of fossil fuels for energy production, and industrial production of materials such as cement.. What is the contribution of each fuel source to the country's CO 2 emissions?. This interactive chart shows the breakdown of annual CO 2 emissions by source: either coal, oil, gas, cement production or gas flaring. …
COP26: South Africa hails deal to end reliance …
South Africa is set to receive $8.5bn (£6.2bn) to help end its reliance on coal in a deal announced at the COP26 climate summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called it a "watershed moment".
Where We Operate | Our Operations | Thungela
The Mafube Colliery is an open cast thermal coal mine located approximately 30 km east of Middelburg in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The Colliery was formed in 2004 and is operated by Mafube Coal Mining as a 50/50 joint operation between the Group and Exxaro Mining.
Boikarabelo coal mine, Limpopo province, South …
Boikarabelo mine is a two-phased open-cut coal mine being developed in the Waterberg coalfield located in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Spread over 9,018ha, the coal mine is expected to …