Impact Of Coal Mining In South Africa

How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living

In South Africa mining of gold coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country s economy with both positive and negative consequences Mining companies are

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Mining industry of South Africa Wikipedia

Mining in South Africa was once the main driving force South Africa Coal production red and exports black South Africa is the world s third largest coal exporter and much of the country s coal is used for power production The Vredefort Dome impact which lies within the basin and the nearby Bushveld Igneous Complex are both about a

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South Africa How Mining Damages Communities and the Environment

The mining company Tendele Coal has said on several occasions that while it compensates for houses and other belongings it is prevented from paying the villagers for the land when they

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SOUTH AFRICAN COAL SECTOR REPORT Energy

South African coal industry and aims to keep stakeholders informed about between other rock strata and altered by the combined effects of pressure and heat over millions of years Coal is composed primarily of carbon and also contains varying amounts of Approximately 51% of South African coal mining is done underground and about 49%

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Problems in the mining industry in South africa ECDPM

The current turbulence in the mining industry in South Africa has its roots in several different factors First the fall in global demand for platinum and other minerals due to recession second the consequences of the Marikana disaster in destabilising labour relations and third the structural character of our mining industry A great deal has been written about the first two factors so

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Decarbonising South Africa s Mining as well as Petrochemicals and

away from South Africa s key mining commodities towards green tech commodities the pressure to decarbonise from stakeholders is mounting and the need to adapt mining operations to local climate change is increasing 3 South Africa s key mining commodities will be impacted by local and global climate action thermal coal will be

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Coal prices soaring — with South Africa coining it MyBroadband

Exports from South Africa s Richards Bay Coal Terminal fell to million tons in 2024 the lowest in 25 years The global seaborne coal market remains very tight this year said Shirley

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How acid rivers are corroding South Africa s landscape in pictures

Dec 25 2015More than 100 years of coal and gold mining has left a dismal legacy and although South Africa has more recently instated a fairly strong legal framework in regards to the environmental impact of

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Thungela Coal Mining South Africa Thungela A leading thermal

Responsibly creating value together for a shared future Thungela is a leading pure play producer and exporter of high quality low cost thermal coal in South Africa As a responsible thermal coal miner we recognise society s ongoing needs and environmental expectations

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Coal mining threatens people s access to water in Mpumalanga South Africa

COAL MINING When appropriately applied national and international laws should be able to prevent the harmful social and environmental impacts of mining on local communities and women specifically However in reality the economic interests of both the South African government and the mining companies often trump the interests of

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South Africa s Mining Industry South African Market Insights

The mining and quarrying industry declined by % quarter on quarter seasonally adjusted and annualised based on the latest GDP numbers released by Statistics South Africa Stats SA for Q1 2024 Decreases in production was recorded for Iron Ore and Coal for Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2024 And we know coal mining is currently the biggest

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Solar and wind power battle with coal in South Africa

Dec 12 2013Most of South Africa s coal mining currently takes place in three centrally situated coalfields that encompass a large area of Highveld east of Johannesburg a region that was an uninterrupted

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Coal Mining South Africa Press Release 13 August 2024 Thungela

This impacts on both the operational and financial performance and hence Thungela also developed pro forma financial information which seeks to compare the current reporting period with the prior period on a like for like basis Thungela s operations are among the highest quality thermal coal mines in South Africa by calorific value

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South Africa Kwa Zulu Natal community fights coal mine expansion

Apr 4 2022Frustrated residents of Somkhele a rural mining community in the South African province of Kwa Zulu Natal are accusing a large coal mine that is planning to expand of gross pollution and

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Abstract Impacts of Coal Mining in Witbank Mpumalanga Province of

Abstract 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 resulting in the deterioration of scarce water resources From an eco legal perspective that is a legal and environmental assessment approach the study evaluates the implications of the coal

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THE IMPACT OF THE CARBON TAX ON THE MINING SECTOR Minerals Council

carbon tax will be materially negative for South African mining The socio economic implications of the tax and regulatory uncertainty which negatively impacts on the competitiveness of the mining industry are significant concerns 60% basic tax free allowance 10% allowance for process emissions 10% allowance for fugitive emissions 0% 10%

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South Africa Is a transition away from coal just around the corner

If a transition away from coal is starting to appear more likely the impact on the workers in the coal mines and coal power sectors must be considered Indeed South Africa was the only country that included a mention of the need to ensure a just transition in its Nationally Determined Contribution under the United Nations Framework Convention

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Plans for new Lephalale coal mine challenged in court over climate impacts

News Plans for new Lephalale coal mine challenged in court over climate impacts 1 August 2024 at 4 20 pm Photo Daylin Paul Environmental justice group Earthlife Africa represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights CER is challenging the environmental authorisation of a proposed new coal mine in Limpopo in light of the serious threats that it poses to the region s air quality

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The Social and Environmental Consequences of Coal Mining in South

Coal mining is by nature disturbing and destructive of the environment Open cast mining removes large volumes of soil and rock overburden to get to the workable coal seams and destroys regional aquifers Mining produces large mountains of solid waste Coal heaps are prone to spontaneous combustion

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South Africa Mining Africa

Minerals Diamonds gold coal iron ore chrome copper emerald fluorspar ilmenite lead manganese nickel phosphate silica tin vanadium uranium zinc and zircon Independence 31 May 1910 Area 1 221 037 km2 Mining fact The Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa is the largest gold resource in the world This is also where the world s deepest gold mine is found the Mponeng Gold

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Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 South Africa

Describe any other sources of law affecting the mining industry The South African mining industry is predominantly regulated by the MPRDA However there is additional legislation that is applicable to mining such as Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act 2024 Royalty Act Mineral and Petroleum Royalty Administration Act 2024

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Factors that hinder and favour coal mining in South Africa

FACTORS HINDERING COAL MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA REDUCED DEMAND Negative views on coal and its environmental impact have resulted in a major decline in its use by the major economies of the world Because of coal s contribution to greenhouse gas GHG emissions many countries have put in place strict environmental laws which have affected demand for coal

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The impact of coal mining on the environment and community quality of

DA 2024 DB OpenUCT DP University of Cape Town LK https // PB University of Cape Town PY 2024 T1 The impact of coal mining on the environment and community quality of life a case study investigation of the impacts and conflicts associated with coal mining in the Mpumalanga Province South Africa TI The impact of

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South Africa Strong Foundations for a Just Transition

Coal is also a major export 25 30% of South Africa s mined coal is exported at prices higher than are found domestically which keeps many mines profitable The prevalence of coal has caused significant climate and environmental impacts making South Africa the world s 13th highest carbon emitter in 2024 though it ranks 24th by population

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A just transition to cleaner energy in South Africa SA TIED

Plans therefore need to be developed to support workers and communities to transition out of coal mining at scale Declining coal production Under a detailed analysis of the least cost energy path for South Africa using the energy economic model SATIMGE demand for low quality coal in the power sector declines from 120 million tons Mt to 24

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Mining industry in South Africa statistics facts Statista

Coal mining in South Africa Proved coal reserves in South Africa amount to approximately billion metric tons with the largest of the country s deposits found in the Ecca group which covers

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List Of Coal Mines In South Africa 2024 South Africa Lists

The Tshikondeni mine started operating in 1984 as an underground high quality hard mine The mine is located 100km east of Tshipise and 17km south east of Masisi adjacent to the Levuvhu River and in the vicinity of the Kruger National Park Address Tshikondeni Mine Thohoyandou 0950 South Africa Phone 27 15 966 5097

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The impact of mining on agricultural land AgriOrbit

The impact of mining on agricultural land Mining and agriculture are two industries often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum Politicians like to play the mining card when making promises of better lives for South Africans since new mines mean more money more jobs rural community development wealth and progress Lees dit in Afrikaans

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COAL MINING AND THE ENVIRONMENT University of the Western Cape

The environmental impacts of coal mining in South Africa are reviewed The primary impacts arise from mining particularly underground mining largely because South African coal mines are relatively shallow Coal washing gives rises to large waste dumps which may ignite spontaneously and cause air pollution

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The Future of Coal in South Africa Analytica

South Africa uses coal extensively It is one of the few countries that synthesizes gasoline and diesel from coal It was a formidable task to model the entire coal value chain from mining and benefaction through to electricity generation synthetic fuels production or export and ultimately to assess the impact on the economy and

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