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-Yamamoto causality test are …
A concerning phenomenon in South Africa's mines is the huge quantities of waste generated by the mines. The problem is historical in that there was existing land and water contamination from previously generated waste, often from now abandoned mines, of which there are many. ... SET Bullock, TFJ Hälbich and P Lindsay, 'Environmental ...
it s d etrimental effects on the environment and climate of South Africa (Dunmade et al. 2019). This environmental contamination and pollution such as found in the soil, underground and surface ...
It is estimated that across its nine provinces, South Africa has inherited 6,000 ownerless and derelict mines that will cost approximately R30 billion to maintain and rehabilitate [14]. The legacy of extraction still impacts those living …
Gold mining in South Africa resulted in vast volumes of waste material, mainly in the form of tailings material. Poor management of most of the tailings dams resulted in the release of acid mine drainage that in some cases caused soil degradation and water contamination underneath and around these sites.
For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg's estimated 278 abandoned mines and ...
Region of South Africa and coal mines of Witbank and burg (red) (Drawn by Ereign). ... Impact on environment. Discarding coal produced in South Africa is more than 1.5 billion tons, with approximately 60 million tons produced annually (Orevaoghene et al. 2007). The breakdown of disposing coal has been a challenge to the industry due to ...
In most high-prevalence countries, such as Australia, Europe and South Africa factors responsible for increasing asthma rates are not fully understood, although environmental and lifestyle changes ...
Gold mining has serious negative environmental impacts, especially due to pollution emanating from tailings storage facilities (TSFs, tailings dams, slimes dams). The most important forms of pollution from TSFs are …
The mining industry can contribute to achieving all the SDGs (CCSI et al., 2016) at the global, national, regional and local scales.As mines generally operate for many decades, they can create long-term benefits for, or impacts on, local communities, environments and the wider economy (ICMM, 2018).Global demand for metals has been steadily growing in the past 20 …
Similarly, in South Africa, the closure of numerous mines, particularly in the gold mining sector, has showcased the importance of financial assurance for post-mining land rehabilitation and water ...
Many pathological effects may result from gold mine TSFs dust exposures, depending on mineral content, shape, size, chemical composition, levels, and duration of exposure of the dust particle.
Connemara Gold Mine is located 253 km south-west of Harare along Zimbabwe's mineral rich Greenstone Belt, which is also home to a variety of other mineral deposits
mines in South Africa, including the largest scale in the world and minor scales of coal mines. Mpumalanga province is most prosperous coalfield place in South Africa, where produces over 70% coal ...
South Africa is host to a wealth of biodiversity; however, the mining of the country's vast natural resources has significant and negative biodiversity impacts. The Mineral and Petroleum …
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 ...
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.
The results indicate that the Ceres Subgroup shale and the Skurwerburg formation quartzite of the Table Mountain Group (TMG) contain the highest activity of most radionuclides, including 238 U, 235 U, 234 U, 226 Ra, 232 Th, and 210 Pb; these are linked to the natural geochemistry of the rocks that have been facilitated by the low-grade metamorphism to which …
Abstract Gold mining in South Africa resulted in vast volumes of tailings, which have been deposited in impoundments. Poor management of most of the tailings dams resulted in the escape of seepage, adversely affecting soils and water quality. Some tailings dams have been partially or completely reclaimed leaving contaminated footprints. These zones pose a serious …
The effects of creating immediate poverty around the mines, and the longer term effects of displacing farming and associated livelihoods, causing air pollution and the health impacts and costs of it, and the long term destruction of much of the nations' water resources, are not calculated. ... South Africa. MSc thesis, Wageningen University ...
Oelofse S. Mine water pollution-acid mine decant, effluent and treatment: A consideration of key emerging issues that may impact the state of the environment. Emerging Issues Paper: Mine Water Pollut. 2008:83-91. [ Links ] 6. Rosner T, Van Schalkwyk A. The environmental impact of gold mine tailings footprints in the Johannesburg region, South ...
Gold mining has serious negative environmental impacts, especially due to pollution emanating from tailings storage facilities (TSFs, tailings dams, slimes dams). The most important forms of...
Blyvooruitzicht is a gold mining town located 6 km south-west of Carletonville in the Gauteng province, South Africa. Blyvoor gold mine commenced in 1937 and continued until August 2013, ... Liefferink M. Federation for a sustainable environment presentation on the efficacy of South Africa's environmental impact assessment (EIA) regime: A ...
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2. Description of the study area. The Bokoni platinum mine is one of the many mines in South Africa and has been in operation since 1963. The mine is situated about 80 km southeast of Polokwane City in Limpopo Province of South Africa with site coordinates of 24°17ʹ35.78"S and 29°51ʹ58.11"E (Figure 1).The mine sits on an undulating plain between a …
For instance, despite a notable decline in 2021, the mining sector in Ghana consistently contributed over 7% annually to the GDP of the country (The Ghana Chamber of Mines 2022). During the same year, the South African mining sector accounted for 8.7% of the country's GDP (Minerals Council South Africa, 2022), whereas in Zimbabwe, its ...
The mining of coal exposes iron sulphides to oxygen and water, leading to generation of acid mine drainage (AMD) which can cause serious environmental impacts by increasing SO4 2-, metals and ...
Some of these damages in sub-Saharan Africa include abandoned pits and shafts in artisanal mining areas in West Africa, dumps from previous mining activities in South Africa, …
The research quantified the risks associated with closing down mines across South Africa. Mine closure is a growing concern in mining countries worldwide due to environmental and social impacts. This is particularly true in developing countries like South Africa, where poverty, social deprivation and unemployment are widespread and environmental
Thousands of abandoned gold mines are scattered across South Africa, polluting the water with toxics and filling the air with noxious dust. For the millions of people who live around these derelict sites, the health impacts can …
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