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Exploring Community Engagement Challenges in the Mining Sector of South

South Africa has recently experienced an increase in unrest within urban and rural communities, despite attempts from both government and business levels to engage communities through community ...

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Prospectors established in 1886 the existence of a belt of gold-bearing reefs 40 miles (60 km) wide centered on present-day Johannesburg. The rapid growth of the gold-mining industry intensified processes started by the …

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Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining—With Special Reference to South Africa

Studies on the environmental impacts of gold mining in South Africa often concentrate on areas close to TSFs, while impacts have been found over large areas and at significant distances from ...

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South Africa's Gold Mining Industry and its Conscription for Death

South Africa could adopt similar frameworks to hold mining corporations accountable for ecosystem destruction and displaced communities. By enacting robust …

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Mapping and classification of mining host communities: A case …

Mining is deeply embedded in the history of modern South Africa. World class mineral discoveries of diamonds at Kimberley in 1870 and gold in the Witwatersrand in 1886 led to massive immigration, urbanisation, capital investment and labour migration (Bundy and Cobbing, 2019).Diamond revenues enabled Cecil John Rhodes to promote his empire-building goals in …

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Mapping and classification of mining host communities: A case …

This paper provides the first comprehensive mapping and classification of all 84 mining host communities (cities, towns and villages) in South Africa that are directly influenced …

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Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold

The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine. ... Illegal mining is common in parts of gold-rich South Africa, where companies ...

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Gold mining and the abuse of environmental and human rights in South Africa

The Cost of Gold calls on South Africa to develop a coordinated and comprehensive program that deals with the range of problems associated with gold mining in the region. While industry and communities have a significant role to play, the report focuses on the responsibility of the government, which is legally obliged to promote human rights.

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How diamond beneficiation is reshaping South Africa

Beneficiation provides an opportunity for South Africa to position itself as a leader in sustainable diamond mining and production, one that prioritises local communities, fair employment, to ...

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Gold Mining in South Africa | INN

The gold industry in South Africa also took a hit when its gold production decreased to 132.2 tonnes last year, down from the 136.8 tonnes of output in the prior year. ... working with local ...

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Artisanal mining and its drivers in the South African context

The Gauteng province is the region most affected by Zama Zama gold mining in South Africa (South African Human Rights Commission ... Bearing in mind that communities in South Africa and other developing countries can become completely reliant on mining operations, by revolving their livelihoods and economic activities around the formal mining ...

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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines

"The country has been grappling with the scourge of illegal mining for many years, and mining communities bore the brunt of peripheral criminal activities such as rape, robbing and damage to ...

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Perceptions of external costs of dust fallout from gold mine

Recently the profitability of gold mining operations in South Africa has been reduced through increases in labour and operational costs, and stagnant productivity (Minerals Council of South Africa 2018). ... 'National Hearing on the Underlying Socio-economic Challenges of Mining-affected Communities in South Africa', South African Human Rights ...

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New interventions and sustainable solutions. Reappraising illegal

Illegal artisanal mining (IAM) is a serious environmental and social problem in South Africa. 1 'Illegal' mining is an act of mining that contravenes the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA). Despite its illegality, many scholars believe such mining has an important role to play in rural economic development. 2 The global demand for gold has …

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(PDF) A critical review of the impact of South Africa's mine …

Aim: We reviewed South Africa's legal frameworks relating to mine closure, the winding-up of gold mining companies and the impact of sudden closure on the environment and communities.

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Africa Gold Advisory

Whereas South Africa was the dominant gold producer for much of the 20th century, today gold mining is growing across the continent. The top five producers in 2021 were Ghana, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Sudan, according to official industry figures. [4]

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Gold mining's potential in West Africa

Gold mining in West Africa. GlobalData figures estimate gold production in West Africa reached 11.83 million ounces (moz) in 2024, with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali emerging as the main contributors to this figure. These nations have also made the news lately with government action to regain control over supply chains.

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Mining's impact on Africa's agricultural lands

Local farmers report dwindling crop yields and rising health issues in their communities. Diamond Mining in Sierra Leone: The diamond mining industry in Sierra Leone has left a legacy of degraded agricultural lands. Years of unregulated mining have eroded soils, making it difficult for communities to rebuild their agricultural base.

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Sustainable Development in Mining Communities: The …

The aim of this study was to identify all the host communities in the West Wits goldfield in South Africa and measure a comprehensive set of local SDG indicators, to explore the local...

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In-Depth Analysis of South African Gold Mining Industry

The future of gold mining in South Africa holds a potent blend of opportunities and challenges. As one of the leading players in the global gold industry, South Africa's mining landscape is influenced by myriad factors ranging from technological advancements to international market …

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Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine

The University of the Witwatersrand and Gold Fields have a common commitment to education, research and innovation in the field of mechanised mining in South Africa. The Gold Fields/Wits School of Mining Engineering partnership was established to further the academic knowledge of mechanised mining and rock engineering in South Africa.

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Communities | Sustainability

Our host communities are key stakeholders for Gold Fields, as their support underpins our social licence to operate which, in turn, impacts our ability to create enduring value. ... During the year, we created 1,360 non-mining jobs (2022: 794) through our community investments in South Africa, Ghana and Peru. Due to their inherent nature, many ...

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(PDF) A critical review of the impact of South Africa's mine …

National hearing on the underlying socio-economic challenges of mining-affected communities in South Africa [homepage on the Internet]. Johannesburg: South African Human Rights Commission; 2016 [cited 2021 Jul 19]. ... The cost of gold: Environmental, health and human rights consequences of gold mining in South Africa's West and Central Rand ...

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TUBERCULOSIS IN SOUTH AFRICA'S GOLD MINES

Miners in South Africa's gold mines have the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) infection in the world. The rate of TB infection among miners is between 3,000 and 7,000 per 100,000 population –between four and seven times higher than the general population of South Africa, the country with the second highest TB rates in the world.i,ii

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Exploring the Gold Mining Landscape in South Africa

In South Africa, where gold mining has deep roots, understanding the role of gold entails exploring multifaceted interactions with social, cultural, and economic elements. Gold encapsulates a …

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Sustainable Development in Mining Communities: The …

This work builds on previous work (Cole and Broadhurst, 2020, 2021) done to understand and measure the SDGs in mining host communities across South Africa. The communities were identified based on a literature …

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South African Mines Redefine Community Engagement

162. South African mining companies are revolutionising their Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) to enhance community benefits and engagement. Recognising the need for improvement, especially in community participation, these SLPs are crucial for positive mining impacts in South Africa.

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South Africa | OPERATIONS

Strong relationships with surrounding communities, with a focus on local employment, procurement, and social programmes focused on education, health and infrastructure. The South Deep community and education trusts provide significant funds for community investment projects; South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2018 – 2022

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Ghana: 'Top gold producer title must reflect in mining communities

Ghana recorded a total output of 3.7m ounces of gold at the end of 2022 – a 32% increase on the previous year – putting the country back in the top spot as Africa's biggest gold producer after losing out to South Africa in 2021.

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Africa

Francophone West Africa Reducing Mercury in Artisanal Gold Mining (2011-2014) The principle goal of the project is to develop and implement an intervention model that self replicates to reduce and eventually eliminate mercury use in small scale gold mining operations, while improving health, environment and wealth of ASGM communities.

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