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social and economical impacts of coal mining in south africa

The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal

2023年2月16日  geographic features, the leading economic sector, and water are essential components of South Africa.

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Social and economic costs and benefits of coal - ScienceDirect

2023年1月1日  Coal is likely to continue playing a significant role in South Africa given a substantial coal-fired power stations installed and a large coal reserve. Africa’s fast growth

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Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review and

2018年8月1日  Focus on social consequences of minerals mining activities, excluding oil and gas extraction (but including coal).

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The Social and Environmental Consequences of Coal

Coal mining imposes many external costs on its surroundings and the people who live in it.

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South African Coal Mining Industry: Socio-Economic

2013年11月15日  The industry impacts from the days of c oal discovery to present times are explored and articulat ed.

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The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: South

The positive influence is that coal mining improves the South African economy, expressive of impacts on export, domestic consumption, GDP, and employment. However, coal mining

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The impact of coal mining on the environment and community

Despite changes in legislation and improved social and environmental performance by the industry, there is growing concern over the impacts and conflicts associated with coal

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Conflict implications of coal mining and environmental

2018年7月31日  The increased and continuous use of coal for energy is the major cause of global warming in South Africa (Nkambule and Blignaut 2012; Tongwane et al. 2016).

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Coal mining and environmental sustainability in South Africa: do ...

2022年10月18日  Results from the study show that coal mining contributes to environmental degradation in South Africa, while its interaction with institutional quality mitigates the severity

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South Africa: How Mining Damages Communities and the

2018年8月27日  The South African Human Rights Commission has released a scathing report on the damage mining in the country is posing to human rights. The conclusion paints a dark picture: "[T]he mining sector ...

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Harmful mining activities, environmental impacts

2017年12月5日  In South Africa, the right to a clean environment is constitutionally guaranteed. However, this right is being violated on a daily basis by the mining companies who degrade and harm the ...

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Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social

2022年10月25日  Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining in Limpopo South Africa and the Implications on Corporate Social Responsibility Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 19 ...

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA: PROSPECTS ...

Thus, the study examines the social and economic impact of unemployment in South Africa. The information suggests that there exists linkages between unemployment various aspects such as crime, health, education and skills. Findings suggest that, a more enlightening figure 41 per cent of the population of

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The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on

The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of especially rural communities. Indirect impacts may include food insecurity and climate change impacts. Visit the Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa‘s page.

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Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review and comparison

2018年8月1日  Coal mining and the resource community cycle: a longitudinal assessment of the social impacts of the Coppabella coal mine. Environ. ... An input-output analysis of the impact of mining on the South African economy. Resour. Policy,

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The Social Impacts of Mine Closure in South Africa Housing

This book investigates the relationship between mining, mine closure and housing policy in post-apartheid South Africa, using concepts from new institutional economics and evolutionary governance theory. Mine closures present a major challenge to the mining industry and governments, with this being particularly noticeable in the Global South. This book argues that

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The impact of coal mining on the environment and community

Coal is South Africa's major primary energy source, and plays a significant role in supplying the chemicals and steelmaking industries. The benefits of coal production are relevant in the light of South Africa's development priorities of job creation and economic growth. Even so, primary metal production and coal-based power generation industries, through their operations and

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Social and economic costs and benefits of coal - ScienceDirect

2023年1月1日  The case-by-case socio-environmental-economic impact analysis of coal-mining projects ensures that only projects with positive net social benefits are chosen to proceed. With ever rising energy demand coal is likely to continue to be significant source of energy, while expanded implementation of clean coal technologies will help to reduce emissions.

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THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY

2018年2月10日  Writing in A History of South Africa: Social and Economic in 1941, CW de Kiewiet pointed out that gold mining in South Africa was very expensive because of the small amount of gold in vast tonnages of rock: “The concept of an industry that was colossally wealthy only on condition that it jealously watched each penny of its expenditure is invaluable for any

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COP26: South Africa hails deal to end reliance on

2021年11月2日  South Africa is set to receive $8.5bn (£6.2bn) to help end its reliance on coal in a deal announced at the COP26 climate summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called it a "watershed moment".

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Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social

2022年10月25日  Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining in Limpopo South Africa and the Implications on Corporate Social Responsibility Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 19 ...

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The impact of coal mining on the environment and community

Coal is South Africa's major primary energy source, and plays a significant role in supplying the chemicals and steelmaking industries. The benefits of coal production are relevant in the light of South Africa's development priorities of job creation and economic growth. Even so, primary metal production and coal-based power generation industries, through their operations and

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An assessment of the impacts of acid mine drainage on socio-economic

2014年11月6日  For more than a century, the mining sector has played a crucial role in the economic development of South Africa. However, it also causes immense harm to the country’s people and environment. Gold and coal mining have serious implications for water management. The problem arises when contaminated water in the form of acid mine drainage (AMD)

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The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on

The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of especially rural communities. Indirect impacts may include food insecurity and climate change impacts. Visit the Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa‘s page.

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South Africa's energy transition – Unraveling its political economy

2022年8月1日  The South African coal sector has a significant impact on South Africa's socio-economic landscape. Interest groups favouring coal have been influential in policy-making processes, especially due to coal's dominant role within the energy sector. The energy sector is responsible for 80 % of South Africa's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (NPC, 2018).

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Evaluating impacts of coal mining in South African

This study, therefore, evaluates the impacts of coal mining in South Africa relative to achieving society 4.0 in the country. Mpumalanga province was used as a case study as mining activities are highly prevalent in this area. Impacts of the mining activities on air pollution and water pollution were reviewed in the study area.

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Social and economic costs and benefits of coal - ScienceDirect

2023年1月1日  The case-by-case socio-environmental-economic impact analysis of coal-mining projects ensures that only projects with positive net social benefits are chosen to proceed. With ever rising energy demand coal is likely to continue to be significant source of energy, while expanded implementation of clean coal technologies will help to reduce emissions.

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The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa

NEWS OF INTEREST . The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa . Megan Cole; Mzila Mthenjane; Andrew van Zyl . Growing concern over the impacts of climate change across the world has led to the widely-shared goal of a 'just transition' to cleaner energy sources and reduced dependence on coal.

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