History of Endeavours to Mitigate the Rockburst Risk …
Chamber of Mines in 1953, and finally to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa in 1967. The Coalbrook Colliery disaster, in which 435 men died, occurred in January 1960. It is the worst accident in South African mining history. The official enquiry found that there was no scientific basis for the design of pillars in coal mines, and highlighted
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#MiningMatters Campaign Reveals the Impact of Mining in South Africa. April 15, 2024. Exploring New Horizons: Insights from PGMs Industry Day 2024. April 15, 2024. Northam Platinum CEO Upholds Future of …
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Regulation and remediation of the impacts of mine wastes …
15 Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Alusani Manyatshe and Frans Waanders, 'Mobility Potential of Metals in Acid Mine Drainage Occurring in the Highveld Area of Mpumalanga Province in South Africa: Implication of Sediments and Efflorescent Crusts' (2017) 119 International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 661, 662; FG Bell, SET Bullock, TFJ …
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(PDF) South African Mine Effluents: Heavy Metal
Abstract and Figures. South Africa embarks on extensive mining activities, which consequently produce enormous quantities of toxic HMs1 that pollute the surroundings; subjecting the ecosystem to ...
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Investing in South African Mines: Risk Mitigation Strategies
Explore expert risk mitigation techniques for South African mining investments. Ensure market insight and secure returns. Read on for strategic advice.
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Trends and causes of fatalities in South African mines
6. Rockfall and rockburst fatality rates Rockfalls and rockbursts combined generally cause more than half of all gold mine deaths. In coal mines, falls of ground were responsible in the past for more than half of all fatalities, but have declined since the mid-1970s to about one third of all coal mine fatalities.
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Monitoring the development of artisanal mines …
P. Mhangara, L.T. T soeleng, and W. Mapurisa 1. Synopsis. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have risen significantly in sub-Saharan Africa and. other developing regions. ASM is ...
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Mine Closure Risk Assessment for a Sustainable Future in South Africa
The use of a mine closure rating system, both within and outside South Africa, offers diverse applications for reducing closure risks. By pinpointing high-risk environmental impacts, the system aids in thorough and targeted environmental risk assessments, leading to improved mitigation strategies. It also facilitates the accurate …
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risk asents on chairlits in south african mines
The South African mining industry has been, and continues to be, reliant on migrant labour from rural areas of South Africa and neighbouring Southern African countries. Between 1973 and 2012, 1.64 million miners, mostly internal or foreign migrants, were recruited through the primary regional recruitment agency, TEBA Ltd. ("TEBA"), of whom ...
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(PDF) Remnant Mining in South African Gold …
Abstract. It is evident that the reserves available for mining in the goldfields of South Africa are likely to be significantly reduced in 10 to 15 years. A significant percentage of the ore ...
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Different types of risk assessments
The purpose of conducting a baseline HIRA is to establish a risk profile or a set of risk profiles. It is used to prioritise action programmes for issue-based risk assessments. It should be performed to obtain a benchmark of the types and size of potential hazards, which could have a significant impact on the whole organisation.
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The top risks facing the South African mining industry
Identification of risks and the management thereof is an important role of management in a company. On a yearly basis listed companies use their integrated report to communicate to stakeholders the risks they have identified to the business and the management thereof.. According to to industry-focused assurance, advisory and tax …
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Noise induced hearing loss: What South African mine workers know
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), the irreversible damage caused to the auditory nerve (or its components) which begins in the range between 3000-6000 Hz (Kanji, Khoza-Shangase, & Ntlhakana, 2019 ...
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment in the South
Mining and processing of minerals also result in occupational exposure to toxic substances such as platinum, chromium, vanadium, manganese, mercury, cyanide and diesel particulate. South Africa has set occupational exposure limits (OELs) for some hazards, but mine workers are still at a risk. Since the hazard posed by a mineral depends on its ...
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment in the South
Authors: Utembe W, Faustman EM, Matatiele P, Gulumian M Source: Human And Experimental Toxicology, 34(12): 1212-1221 Summary: Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many pathological effects depending on mineralogical …
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(PDF) The Risk of Asbestos Exposure in South African Diamond Mine
South Africa is a uniquely min- Hessel PA, Hnizdo E, Goldstein B et al. (1987b) Pathological eral-rich country and, when mining one commodity, it findings in mine workers: II. Quality of the PATHAUT data. is likely that other minerals, including asbestos, will Am J Ind Med; 12: 81–9. be accidentally mined.
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THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF
In October 2001, the Mine Health and Safety Council published the Handbook of Occupational Health Practice in the South African Mining Industry. Fortunately I had …
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A Mine Closure Risk Rating System for South Africa
This paper describes the development of a quantitative mine closure risk rating system that assesses the likelihood of mine closure, the risk of social impact and …
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MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE CHALLENGES AND …
First net loss -$27bn (2014: $50bn profit). Gearing increased to 46% (2014: 38%). Miners have impaired 32% of capex 2010-15. Market capitalization fell to $494bn (end 2014: $791bn) – back to pre-GFC levels. Mining companies are focused on cost cutting, productivity improvement, capital discipline and adjustment.
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Stemming fatalities on South African mines: Part 2
Opportunities in Crisis. "The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) found that South African members of the council had the highest fatality rate in 2020, accounting for 50% of fatalities reported by ICMM members globally. Simply put, South Africa cannot afford to be in this space in the eye of global investors," says van …
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Spontaneous combustion risk in South African coalfields
The risk of spontaneous combustion is well known in the South African coal mining industry. In the coming years it is very possible that the incidence of spontaneous combustion will increase from current levels, due to factors such as an increased rate of mining, re-working of previously mined seams, more stooping and total extraction for ...
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The top 10 South African mining risks according to …
The top 10 risks include: 1. Access to energy and water. 2. Increased unionisation and high wage. demand. 3. Commodity price …
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk …
Abstract. Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many …
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(PDF) Burden of Silicosis in the South African Mining Sector …
The database was established in 1975 3 and now contains demographic and pathological (macro-and micro-scopic) information on more than 100 000 deceased mine workers who worked in various South ...
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A history of mining in South Africa (ZA)
A history of mining in South Africa. M ining 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. It kickstarted what historians call the Mineral Revolution, which made few European opportunists wealthy beyond measure, and saw …
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The Automation of the 'Making Safe' Process in South …
Figure 2 shows that uring the period under assessment, 837 accidents occurred in the South African mining sector, with hard-rock mines (platinum and gold) contributing over 77% (633) of the total. FOG accidents contributed over 35% of the total hard-rock mining sector accidents, as shown in Figure 3. This paper examines the …
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment in the South
Although mining is a cornerstone of the South African economy (), it generates copious amounts of dust. 1 The dusts may be toxic since they may also be contaminated with various toxic metals.For this reason, the prevalence and severity of occupational diseases in the mining industry depends on the ores mined, the …
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk …
Mining and processing of minerals also result in occu-pational exposure to toxic substances such as platinum, chromium, vanadium, manganese, mercury, cyanide and diesel particulate. South Africa has set occupational exposure limits (OELs) for some hazards, but mine workers are still at a risk.
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Mining on Indigenous Lands in South Africa
For indigenous people living in and around areas in South Africa where mining activity is prevalent (usually located in indigenous territories, see bantustans in earlier picture), considerable health risks and damage to the environment has been recorded (Fantke & Ngole-Jeme, 2017). In a study from 2017, it was found that in …
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Investing in South African Mines: Risk Mitigation Strategies
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Investing in South African Mines Financial Performance and Dividend Payouts Pan African Resources delivered strong and resilient performance results again in its 2023 financial year, underscoring analysts' views that the stock is undervalued and offers investors attractive upside potential.
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