The mining industries employing basotho miners are mainly in the free state, mpumalanga, north west, limpopo and the gauteng provinces, south africa iom, 2007. There has been a noticeable decline in gold production extraction and mining contribution to south africas gdp. More than ever before the south african industry is deeply conscious of its role in society, its obligations to its host communities and their. This information is provided pursuant to the environmental information regulations 2004 eir, and subject to the exemptions therein. Mining and minerals, integral to modern society the south african mining industry the future the global mining industry back to the boom rsa coal mining sector 182 129 64 26 21 21 20 19 18 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 china usa australia brazil south africa canada russia india chile colombia the global top ten mining countries. Mining grew with discovery of diamonds and increased with the discovery of gold. Searchable database of coal mines in south africa from aditnow, the leading online resource for mine explorers and mining historians. Resource rent accounts for the south african mining industry.
Gold mining has become one the main factors to the growth of south africa. Factboxbiggest coal miners in south africa reuters. Introduction association of mine managers south africa. Socioeconomic attributes article pdf available in mediterranean journal of social sciences 414. Teba limited is a service organization primarily responsible for the recruitment of mineworkers for the south african mining industry. South africa in particular has a massive mining industry it is a major source of diamonds, gold, platinum and coal, and is home to most of the deepest mines in the world. Pdf coal has been an important commodity in south africa for many years and it is. The goal of coal mining is to economically remove coal from the ground. Bhp billiton energy coal south africa ltd ingwe collieries ltd 23. Find coal mines in mpumalanga and get directions and maps for local businesses in africa. Opportunity lost or light at the end of the tunnel report released in february 20. Most of these resources are minerals such as iron ore, gold and bauxite, as well as oil and gas.
In our study of south african producer services, the recurring difficulty of aggregation and disaggregation of economic sectors has further. It is a followon from the state of mining in south africa. This list of mines in south africa is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output. In this years edition of state of mining in africa in the spotlight, we take a further look at, and reflect back on, our observations to see how the broad industry is progressing. Mineral locality maps of south africa a4 size active coal mines active mines selected active mines aluminium andalusite antimony asbestos barytes. Mining has impacted the country of south africa making it number 2 in foreign exchange earner in the world. Coal mining theme higher resolution data the data available through the higher resolution tab of the interactive viewer can be viewed at a scale larger than 1. About 77 percent of south africas primary energy needs are provided by coal. The socioeconomic attributes of coal mining industry in south africa can be. Opportunities and challenges facing the south african. Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of.
Map 1 show that most of the south african coal reserves are concentrated in. Security challenges shaping the future south african army 2007, ed. Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of africas most advanced and richest economy. Nearly 85% of all coal mines in south africa are owned and operated by anglo americans thermal coal, bhp billitons ingwe collieries, sasol mining, eyesizwe and kumba resources. The census covers all mines that were registered for mineral rights with the department of mineral resources dmr in 2015 that are mainly engaged in the mining industry. In 2009 south africa was the fourth largest diamond industry in the world. The source watch ranks this african giant at number five, just behind china, the usa, india, and australia.
Mining conditions in south africa mining in africa. The latter two countries have benefitted from the mining sector by encouraging companies to do more of the valueadding processing of gold domestically rather than sending raw materials abroad unctad, 2005. South africa is the worlds fifth largest producer of coal, and is already the sixth largest consumer. South africa is the worlds largest primary producer of platinum with a share of 75% of the global supply. South africa description and travel restless jungle new york. Two of the biggest coal mining projects in south africa are surface mining operations at the mafube colliery and the new largo project. Mining prospecting in south maps as tools for effective. Producer 1980 1985 witwatersrand mines 1750 6896 nonwitwatersrand mines 3759 3754 banks 258 753.
Coal mining in south africa coal mining s advent in south africa can best be traced to the start of gold mining in the late 19 th century, particularly on the witwatersrand, with the first coal in appreciable tonnages being extracted on the highveld coal field close to the nascent witwatersrand gold mines. South africa is the biggest producer of hard coal in africa, and it is a significant global player. Africa south africa has approximately 242 billion gross tons in situ coal resources and reserves of which approximately 66 billion tons of coal resources and reserves are deemed to be recoverable. Botswana tn \, republic cape province 0 0 locality plan scalel0000 0 100 200km. Around 77% of south africas energy needs are directly derived from coal and 92% of coal consumed on the african continent is produced in south africa the use of coal in south africa dates back to the iron age 3001880 ad, when charcoal.
South africa is the worlds third largest coal exporter, and much of the. Khutala colliery, klipspruit colliery and middelburg mine services, located in south africas witbank region in the northeastern province of. While many of the entities that are included also have international exposure, the bulk of their operations are in africa. A perspective on the south african mining industry in the. For practical purposes stone, marble and other quarries may be included in this list. Coal mining on the highveld and its implications for. List of coal mines in south africa mine exploration.
Mining in south africa makes a meaningful contribution to the south african economy. Coal mining in south africa is centred on the highveld, with roughly 60% of the countrys deposits located in emalahleni witbank and surrounding areas. Its effects however, are more visible locally amongst mining communities and in the rural areas of the country. Published by statistics south africa, private bag x44. The south african mining landscape 6 improving value to stakeholders 18 the regulatory landscape in africa 20 south africa mining charter 21 south africa diesel refund scheme 22 tanzania the impact of regulatory changes 26 drc new mining code upsetting miners 27 financial performance 28 glossary 44 companies included in the analysis 46. Active gold, platinum group metals and coal mines in south africa.
Approximately half of all coal mines in south africa use open pit mining techniques, while. According the draft water and sanitation master plan, high water yield areas constitute only 4% of south africas surface area and are the water factories of the country. Largescale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867 by erasmus jacobs and the subsequent discovery and exploitation of the kimberley pipes a few years later. Its role since 1923 as a primary source of energy has steered the. The history of coal mining in south africa afri coal. The social and environmental consequences of coal mining. The south african coal roadmap iii highlights of the roadmap the south african coal roadmap was developed to explore the short, medium and longterm activities and interventions needed to support the coal industry in south africa to maximise its contribution to south africa in the face of an uncertain future. Mining plays a significant role in the economy of our nation. In terms of employment, the mining industry reported an annual decrease of over 6% from december 2008 to december 2009 2. Although gold, diamonds, platinum and coal are the most wellknown among the minerals and metals mined, south africa also hosts chrome, vanadium. South africa produces in excess of 255 million most from witbank tonnes of coal 2011 estimate and consumes almost three quarters of that domestically. Commercial coal mining commenced in the eastern cape near molteno in 1864. Coal is valued for its energy content, and since the 1880s is widely used to generate electricity.
Aditnow the definitive online resource for the mine explorer and mining historian mine explorer and mining history videos on youtube. Coal mines in south africa intelligence and info africa. Global mining companies anglo american1, bhp billiton, glencore xstrata and south32 were excluded, though. Coal has been an important commodity in south africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country. Billion dollar map to help africa turn mining into prosperity. Steel and cement industries use coal as a fuel for extraction of iron from iron ore and for cement production. Books on the wall publishing cc is proud to announce the release of the 11th edition 2014 barkers coalfields map of south africa originates from a study of the coal industry in the early1980s originally for the international market. We also follow case studies that, in our view, provide good examples that support.
Internationally, coal is the most widely used primary fuel, accounting for about 36 percent of the total fuel consumption of the worlds electricity production. With a vast supply of highly soughtafter raw materials and a relatively low population density considering the space, south africa has a thriving mining industry. The coal has a low to moderate heat value and high ash content, but mining the coal is cheap when compared with the international industry. Mining is south africas third largest business sector after agriculture and manufacturing contributing almost 10% to the countrys gdp. The discovery of diamonds in the late 1870s led to expansion of the mines in order to meet the growing demand for coal. Coal mining in south africa coal is the most polluting energy source on the planet, and the main cause of the worlds co 2 emissions. Approximately 51% of south african coal mining is done underground and about 49% is produced by opencast techniques. The environmental and health impacts of carbon emission. We have taken a snapshot view of several mining regions across africa and share some of what is happening with regard to policy, infrastructure and funding. Equity in extractives twenty countries in subsaharan africa are classified as resourcerich by the international monetary fund. Microsoft powerpoint 03 mining % prospecting in sa creating maps as tools daviesmostert. Study of sand mining and related environmental problems.
Southern africa npc and all its rights are reserved. Constitutional court rules against coal mining in mpumalanga protected area. An overview of producer services in the mining industry in. Mining historically, south africa has been a leading global supplier of minerals and mineral products, and it retains an important role in mining and minerals demonstrated by 55 minerals being produced from some 11 mines in 2005. The history of coal mining in south africa is closely linked with the economic development of the country. Indeed, mining constitutes what is surely the most successful cluster in the countrys economy. Statistics south africa 5 mining industry, 2015 mining industry, 2015 1. Introduction this publication presents estimates in respect of the 2015 mining census. South africas indigenous energy resource base is dominated by coal. This list of mines in south a frica is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output.
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