impact of phosphate mining on the economy of south africa

impact of phosphate mining on the economy of south africa

How does the mining sector impact the South African economy?

2021年6月24日  Mining has had a larger impact on shaping the South African economy than any other sector. It transformed a predominantly rural economy into an industrial one. It resulted in the development of Kimberley, Johannesburg, and other cities.

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Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of mining for

2021年2月1日  In Africa, both artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has been identified as a significant economic opportunity for people in rural areas and has contributed to the gross

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Global phosphorus supply chain dynamics: Assessing regional

2020年9月1日  Climate impact from mining and processing phosphate will double between 2000 and 2050. Waste management is becoming a major challenge in the phosphate supply

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Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of mining

2023年1月1日  Information was collected from 690 residents in different local mining communities of four provinces in South Africa. The study indicated positive impacts and

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The impact of phosphorus on projected Sub-Saharan Africa food

2022年10月29日  Our results demonstrate that the minimum total projected Sub-Saharan African phosphate rock requirement between 2020 and 2050 is 440 million tonnes (Fig. 4A)

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Realising the circular phosphorus economy delivers for sustainable ...

2023年10月4日  While it remains debated if mineral deposits mined for phosphorus fertilizer are running out, phosphorus insecurity is an emerging global issue. We explore how it is linked to

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What is the impact of the phosphate industry on the South African

2024年1月18日  Here are some key points regarding its impact: Contribution to GDP: The phosphate industry contributes to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) through

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History and Future of Phosphate Mining and Beneficiation in

SOUTH AFRICA AT A GLANCE . “Note worthy statistics” •Arable land (Ha)/person: 0.23 (2015), (World: 0.19, Asia: 0.11, North America: 0.55) •Fertilizer consumption (% of Fertilizer

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Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern Africa’s Sea Floor

Companies identified phosphate deposits on the ocean floor and are fighting for mining rights around the world. Countries in southern Africa have the potential to set an international

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BRIEF OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS OF

In this report, the potential effects of marine phosphate (or any similar bulk sediment) mining operations on marine ecosystems in the Western Cape province of South Africa are outlined.

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A history of mining in South Africa

Mining in South Africa has been a contentious issue since 15-year-old Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered South Africa’s first diamond, the Eureka, in Hopetown in 1867. ... South Africa’s mining industry was the largest

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Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern

2016年11月30日  Mining opponents also worry offshore mining would negatively impact food production and economic growth. Several thousand subsistence farmers live along South Africa's coast, and the country's large

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The Impact of Load Shedding on the South Africa Economy

2023年3月1日  The electricity crisis, or power outages, has been a global phenomenon for decades and South Africa is part of this crisis. The SA economy has been impacted immensely by its effects, resulting in industry shutdowns, a steep decline in productivity, unemployment, negative healthcare impacts and an education crisis, to name but a few.

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Regulation and remediation of the impacts of mine wastes on

South Africa has been a mining country for more than a century.1 During this time mine wastes have become a ... ‘Exploring the Impacts of Mining on Tourism Growth and Local ... Illegal Mining and Trade Union Rivalry in the South African Mining Industry’ (2020) 47 Review of African Political Economy 27, 35. 232 Sphiwe EMhlongo, Francis ...

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The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: South Africa

In South Africa's mining industry, the contributions and harmful impacts of coal mining emerged victoriously. Since 1923, coal has contributed to South Africa's economy and society.

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How did the lockdown affect the economy in South Africa?

2022年4月11日  Looking at how the implementation of lockdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted and was predicted to impact the economy of South Africa as time passed. ... Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture recorded the highest growth rates in 2021, with economic activity increasing by 4.9 percent during 2021.

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VALUING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF FISHERIES AND

2/ Marine phosphate sediment mining 3 2.1 Socio-economic contribution of marine phosphate mining 3 2.2 Socio-economic risks of marine phosphate mining on the marine environment6 2.3 Framework for a comparison of costs and benefits from seabed mining8 3/ Marine industries in South Africa’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 10 3.1 Commercial ...

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Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of mining

2021年2月1日  The economic impacts of mining are sparse and lack documented impact data for several operational mines and minerals. ... South Africa >6.5: Major: chrome, gold, vanadium, ... iron sulfide nanoparticles, phosphate-based nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes (CNT) have significant potential for soil reclamation.

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What is the impact of the phosphate industry on the South African economy?

2024年1月18日  The phosphate industry plays a significant role in South Africa, particularly in the mining and agricultural sectors. Here are some key points regarding its impact: Contribution to GDP: The ...

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Perceptions of local communities regarding the impacts of mining

2023年1月1日  The contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one commonly used as an indicator of socio-economic impact. In the South African context for example, the mining industry contributed 8.3% (2019) and 8.1% (2018) of the GDP and employed 460 015 employees (MCSA, 2019).

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VALUING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF FISHERIES AND

2/ Marine phosphate sediment mining 3 2.1 Socio-economic contribution of marine phosphate mining 3 2.2 Socio-economic risks of marine phosphate mining on the marine environment6 2.3 Framework for a comparison of costs and benefits from seabed mining8 3/ Marine industries in South Africa’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 10 3.1 Commercial ...

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(PDF) Mineral policy impact on South Africa's mining

Mineral policy impact on South Africa's mining sector An economic analysis. September 2018; ... The debate has deep roots in South African political, socio-economic and economic history, ...

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Impact of Covid-19 on the South African economy - United

Impact of Covid-19 on the South African economy iii Notes: Agriff = Agriculture, fishing and forestry, Trdacc = Trade and accommodation services, Finbs = Financial and business services. Figure ES2: Impacts on value added for broad industries

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The Impact of the 2014 Platinum Mining Strike in South Africa:

The Impact of the 2014 Platinum Mining Strike in South Africa: An Economy-Wide Analysis Bohlmann, H.R., Dixon, P.B., Rimmer, M.T. and Van Heerden, J.H. November 12, 2014 Abstract In this paper we measure the economy-wide impact of the 2014 labour strike in South Africa’s platinum industry. The strike lasted ve months,

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Evaluating Impacts of Coal Mining in South African environment

2019年11月18日  Given South Africa's substantial engagement in coal mining for both domestic electricity generation and export (Akinlabi et al., 2019; Hassan, 2023;Nicholas and Buckley, 2019)-a vital economic ...

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Exploring the Impacts of Mining on Tourism Growth and Local ...

2018年6月1日  Exploring the Impacts of Mining on Tourism Growth and Local Sustainability: The Case of Mapungubwe Heritage Site, Limpopo, South Africa: The Case of the Mapungubwe Heritage Site, Limpopo, South Africa

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The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: South Africa

In South Africa's mining industry, the contributions and harmful impacts of coal mining emerged victoriously. Since 1923, coal has contributed to South Africa's economy and society.

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Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A

2023年6月28日  Mining activities have led to the depletion of over 577.15 km² of forest area in the West African Sahel zone. These have destroyed the habitats of mammals, including elephants and giraffes, as ...

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Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern Africa’s Sea Floor

2016年11月30日  Mining opponents also worry offshore mining would negatively impact food production and economic growth. Several thousand subsistence farmers live along South Africa's coast, and the country's large-scale fishing industry produces around 600,000 metric tonnes of catch per year.

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The Impact of the Global Recession on South Africa (ARI)

2009年7月17日  Theme: This paper examines the impact of the global economic recession on South Africa’s economy and society, the ways in which the country’s government has chosen to respond to that crisis, and its likely social and political fall-out. Summary: Despite initial official denials, South Africa’s economy has entered in its first recession in almost two decades.

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