Background The internet is an increasingly popular tool in family and child research that is argued to pose new ethical challenges, yet few studies have systematically assessed the ethical issues of engaging parents and children in research online. This scoping review aims to identify and integrate evidence on the ethical issues reported when recruiting, retaining and tracing families and ...

While most African countries are paying more attention to environmental issues, the topic remains a relatively low policy priority. I. Categorizing and Defining Foreign Direct Investment The literature often fails to separate Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa from its aid projects, commercial deals, and implementa-

Prof. Ben Turok is a Member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa and a consultant to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA); he has published extensively on mining across Africa in New Agenda: S A Journals of Social and Economic Policy. Footnote 1.

Article (PDF-2MB) Agriculture in Africa has a massive social and economic footprint. More than 60 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is smallholder farmers, and about 23 percent of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP comes from agriculture. Yet, Africa's full agricultural potential remains untapped. In a recent analysis, we determined ...

A practical guide to increasing mining local procurement in West Africa (English) This document provides information, guidance and tools to support decision-making, planning and implementation of mining local procurement in West Africa, in particular at a country level. It can be used by individual role players as well as form the basis of ...

Mining companies' exploration budgets for Africa fell 10% to a four-year low in 2022, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. "COVID-19 has had an impact on all aspects of the mining

to richly endowed mines remain in mines produce 23% of the antimony of the world, 6% (and soon more) of the bauxite, 31% of the chromium ore. 22% of the copper ore, 90% of the diamonds, 67% of the gold, 28% of the maneanese,

Mining in Africa: Are Local Communities Better Off? (2022) by Punam Chuhan-Pole, Andrew L. Dabalen, and Bryan Christopher Land ... Small-Scale Mining Poses Challenges for Identifying Impacts of Large-Scale Mines 99 Effect of a Mine Opening on Household Access to Sanitation in Mali 125

This article reviews how colonial rule and African actions during the colonial period affected the resources and institutional settings for subsequent economic development south of the Sahara. The issue is seen from the perspective of the dynamics of development in what was in 1900 an overwhelmingly land-abundant region characterised by shortages of labour and capital, by perhaps surprisingly ...

Occupational Hearing Loss for Platinum Miners in South Africa: A Case Study of Data Sharing Practices and Ethical Challenges in the Mining Industry . by Liepollo Ntlhakana. 1,2 ... A Case Study of Data Sharing Practices and Ethical Challenges in the Mining Industry. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19 ...

The mining value chain is the historic bedrock of South Africa's economy. It directly contributes more than 300 billion rand to GDP, directly employs more than 450,000 people, and is the economic anchor of many communities around the country. Unfortunately, much of the news about South African mining in recent years has been negative.

This commentary is an investigation of sources of lead (Pb) exposure in West Africa. Pb is generally acknowledged as one of the most widespread environmental health hazards in West Africa, and there is heightened concern over adverse health effects at various levels of exposure (at doses once considered safe) in the West African region. A literature review for the possible health implications ...

@misc{etde_6636801, title = {Longwall mining in South Africa} author = {Reid, B} abstractNote = {About two-thirds of South African coal production comes from 12 large mines each with a capacity in excess of 6 million tons annually. Of these companies, Amcoal, Sasol, Trans Natal and Iscor operate underground mines that use longwall technology to produce about 12 million tons per year, or 8% of ...

Thankfully, the US has more stringent environmental regulations on its REE mining, though its methods are certainly not perfect. The Path Forward. With China looking to mine in Africa and more REE operations being launched in the United States, Brazil, Mongolia, and India, REE mines are presenting a unique challenge to the global environment.

South Africa's mining industry has struggled to be cost-competitive internationally, due in part to geological factors and lagging investment in technology. Exhibit 2 shows that 64% of South African mining output is in the right (expensive) half of the global cost curve.

My last post talked about the challenges of dust in a coal mine that my colleagues and I faced during a customer visit to a 'room and pillar' mining operation. This post will recap the events at our visit to a longwall mining operation. Unlike the coal mine visit, where we had to crawl in the mud to get to the working face, this trek was much easier on the body.

Mining companies' exploration budgets for Africa fell 10% to a four-year low in 2022, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. "COVID-19 has had an impact on all aspects of the mining value ...

2 issues per year; Publisher : English full-text articles : 56; Founded by Emile Durkheim, the journal is now inclusive: its sole principle remains the search for accuracy and scientific rigor in social science. It largely publishes contributions on empirical sociological knowledge, and research on social science history.

West Africa, which will hold the biennial West Africa Mining & Power Exhibition, in Accra, Ghana, from June 1 to 3, is known for hosting deposits of platinum, gold, diamonds, chromite, manganese ...

1 SUSTAINABLE MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA . 1 INTRODUCTION Mining is one of South Africa's biggest It has played a vital role in the economy for over a hundred years. In 2022 the mining industry contributed R286 billion towards South Africa's Gross Domestic Product2 representing % of overall Mining directly

2022. July. 15. Mining Health and Safety in South Africa. By: DneinNuqer. Otherwise known as The People's Republic of South Africa, this resource-rich region is home to the deepest mines in the entire world. This million (UN 2022) people strong country is a leading source of diamonds, gold, PGM, vanadium, coal, and precious metals such as ...

Now, mining companies with extensive social and environmental footprints are coming under greater scrutiny by investors, civic society, and governments. In Africa, the ESG challenge is the legacy of environmental damage and irresponsible mining practices, therefore there is a need to create guidelines for the continent.

Prospects and Challenges for Small-Scale Mining Entrepreneurs in South Africa Abstract. Zandisile Mkubukeli* and Robertson Tengeh. Small-scale mining entrepreneurs are confronted with a variety of challenges during both the start-up and growth phase of their businesses not only in South Africa, but all over the world.

Chinese companies face hurdles mining metals in Africa with global implications. ... From Nickel to Cobalt, Chinese Mining Interests in Africa Face Challenges March 17, 2022 4:16 AM

Modern Mining June 2022. Editor's take: Underpinned by robust commodity prices, in 2022 South Africa's mine production value exceeded R1-trillion for the first time, giving the domestic economy a vital injection of higher taxes, wages, and increased employment. According to Minerals Council South Africa, the boost in value was the result of ...

Mining in South Africa: Industry challenges in 2022 By Guest Contributor Apr 4, 2022 The mining industry in South Africa is complex and extensively governed by legislation and controlled by regulation, yet still, there are several issues likely to raise challenges in 2022.

Dec 8, 2020Why Africa's crypto mining is still underdeveloped The primary reason for the low development of crypto mining in Africa is the widespread unemployment and poverty. Sub-Saharan Africa, especially, is a case in point. Of the 28 world's poorest nations, 27 are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Average poverty rate apparently stands at 41 per cent.

South Africa's mining sector is particularly exposed to the spread of Covid-19. According to the Minerals Council of South Africa, the industry employs a workforce numbering almost 420,000, many of whom are underground on any given day. Some mines have thousands of men and women underground, descending into the depths in crowded "cages".

2 days USD/MT. %. Open. The soaring profits unveiled by Australian miners this week were a beacon of light amid the gloom dominating economic headlines. Yet the coming months look more ...

Challenges Covid-19 pandemic - presenting obstacles to the mining industry in Kenya - drastic fall in price of many of the minerals due to the pandemic and the pandemic has resulted in many of

Mining in South Africa: the challenges and the opportunities 2 September 2022 PAGE Mining gives us energy for development Chamber 100kW FUJI fuel cell • First base-load 100kW platinum fuel cell installed in Africa • In operation since 18/12/2022 • Uses natural gas (Egoligas) • Electro-chemical process, no moving parts

Significance of the mining sector in Africa -Africa is well endowed with mineral resources. It harbours the world's largest mineral reserves of platinum, gold, diamonds, chromite, manganese,

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 hundreds of thousands of men leaving their ...

Mining adversely affects the environment by inducing loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and contamination of surface water, groundwater, and soil. Mining can also trigger the formation of sinkholes. The leakage of chemicals from mining sites can also have detrimental effects on the health of the population living at or around the mining site.

THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Jemitias Mapira Abstract Mining plays a key role in Zimbabwe's economy, contributing 5% and 23% to the country's gross domestic (GDP) and total exports, respectively. It also generates foreign currency and supplies raw materials to some industries.

Institutional gaps and challenges in artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa. Ledwaba and N. Mutemeri. Resources Policy, 2022, vol. 56, issue C, 141-148 . Abstract: While South Africa is respected in the mining fraternity for its seemingly prosperous large-scale mining industry; its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector is characterised by informal and illegal activities ...

South African Journal of Geomatics, 4 (2), pp. 174-188. McCarthy, Terence S. and Marc S. Humphries 2022. Contamination of the water supply to the town of Carolina, Mpumalanga. South Africa Journal of Science, 109 (9/10), pp. 1-10. Mishra, Niharranjan and Nabanita Das 2022. Coal mining and local environment: A study in Talcher Coalfield of ...

Why Africa's crypto mining is still underdeveloped. The primary reason for the low development of crypto mining in Africa is the widespread unemployment and poverty. Sub-Saharan Africa, especially, is a case in point. Of the 28 world's poorest nations, 27 are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Average poverty rate apparently stands at 41 per cent.

This article looks at the case of the Mfolozi municipality to identify and analyse challenges that hamper successful implementation of M&E. It also discusses the legal framework of local government and the state of local government in South Africa. The article concludes by recommending remedial actions to address the challenges identified.

The average depth of metal mines in South Africa has reached 2022 ... Some of the current challenges, advances, and prospective issues in deep mining can be summarized as follows: (1) Deep mining will become common in the future as coal and mineral resources at shallow depths gradually become exhausted. Progress is restricted and influenced by ...