OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
This document represents the Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) for the operational phase of the existing sand mining operation within the Okahandja River adjacent to Portion 331 of the Farm Okahandja Town and Townlands No. 57, within the Otjozondjupa Region (see Figure 1). The OEMP intends to guide and manage the …
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[PDF] An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining
Sand and gravel mining refers to the actual process of removal of sand or gravel from a place of occurrence. The increase in demand for sand and gravel for construction purposes has placed immense pressure on the environment where these resources occur. Miners employ different methods of extraction along river channels and their flood plains. Using …
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ALLUVIAL DIAMOND MINING FACT SHEET
Alluvial diamond mining is the term used to describe the process through which diamonds are recovered from such deposits of sand, gravel and clay. Large concentrations of alluvial diamond deposits are mined on an industrial basis. However, most alluvial diamond deposits are spread across huge geographic areas which cannot be easily isolated and ...
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New research: Illegal Sand Mining in South Africa
A new SAIIA policy briefing explains that the cost of these unsustainable activities is far-reaching, with large economic, social and ecological consequences for South Africa and local resource users. The frameworks governing small-scale sand mining in South Africa lack the necessary resources to support better environmental …
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Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
The Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is a detailed action plan of how the specific Mine will manage the stormwater runoff on the property. ... to operate a mining facility must comply with the requirements of this regulation to ensure the conservation of South Africa's water resources. ... (Limpopo province of South Africa). The proposed ...
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Sand Mining Business Plan [Sample Template]
The Sand and Gravel Mining industry is a thriving sector of the economy of the United States and the industry generates over $16 billion annually from more than 2,211 sand and gravel mining companies scattered all around the United States of America. The industry is responsible for the employment of over 31,042 people.
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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
Location Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa. Project Owner/s The Elandsfontein project is held by Kropz (70%), African Rainbow Capital, or ARC (25%), and a smaller empowerment ...
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Stormwater Control On Mines | SRK Consulting
The regulation relevant to the drawing is presently under review in South Africa and the revised requirements will certainly require mines to implement additional stormwater controls. It is not only external stakeholders that benefit from better stormwater control. Mines derive a direct and immediate value from the protection afforded to their ...
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Progresses in restoration of post-mining landscape in Africa
In South Africa, dredge mining for heavy minerals such as rutile, ilmenite, and zircon in coastal dunes has taken place in Zululand since 1977 (Cooke and Johnson 2002). The heavy minerals are separated from the sand using a floating dredger that pumps the sand in slurry to a gravity separator, thereafter the mined sand is pumped …
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External costs of sand mining in rivers: evidence from South Africa
We applied this notion to a list of estuaries in the eThekwini municipal area of South Africa to estimate private gains and social costs of sand mining enterprises. Sand mining in rivers is an important source of raw material for the construction industry, but impacts on sediment yield in estuaries, and therefore on estuarine functioning and ...
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The Significance of Fine Sand in South Africa | Sand Online
Conclusion. Fine sand in South Africa holds immense geological, economic and cultural value. Its formation through geological processes and the diverse landscapes that contribute to its distribution make it a precious resource. The utilization of fine sand in construction, manufacturing and tourism sectors fuels economic growth.
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Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine
Social and Labour Plans. A Social and Labour Plan (SLP) is a document that sets out the commitments a mining company makes to its employees and impacted communities and how and when these objectives will be achieved. Every company is required by law – in this case Regulation 42 of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA ...
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Mine Rehabilitation Law in South Africa: A Comprehensive …
Mining plays a significant role in South Africa's economy, but it also has the potential to leave lasting environmental impacts if not managed responsibly. Mine rehabilitation, also known as mine closure or reclamation, refers to the process of restoring mined land to its original or intended state after mining activities cease.
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How South Africa's rural communities are …
Mining activities in South Africa's rural areas tend to occur at the expense of local communities and the environment. Shutterstock. Some of the most profitable South African mines are situated ...
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Sand Mining
Sand mining is the extraction of sand from rivers, beaches, and seabeds, for use in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. ... Sand-mining killings from Indonesia, Kenya, Gambia, South Africa, and Mexico have been reported. Download Timetable and Study Plan ⇓ ...
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How a Proposed Strip Mine Brought Conflict to South Africa…
The murder of activist Sikhosiphi Rhadebe has not stopped communities in South Africa's Pondoland region from opposing plans for a major titanium mine. What's at stake are ecologically important lands – and, for the villagers, a way of life. Third in a series. By Fred Pearce • March 13, 2017. An E360 Series: Environmentalists at Risk.
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Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along …
Sand mining policy in South Africa. A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, namely mineral regulation, environmental regulation and land use planning regulation, can be discerned (Green 2012). ... Such comprehensive environmental management plans …
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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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How To Start A Monazite Sand Processing Business in Nigeria & Africa
Monazite sand, a rich source of rare earth minerals, has captured the attention of entrepreneurs and investors in Nigeria and across Africa. This valuable resource holds immense potential for economic growth and diversification in the region. With the increasing global demand for rare earth elements, establishing a Monazite …
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REPORT OF THE SAHRC INVESTIGATIVE HEARING
1. INTRODUCTION. This document is the report on the proceedings of an investigation undertaken by the South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) into issues and challenges relating to unregulated artisanal underground and above ground mining activities in South Africa.
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Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along
This analysis sought to explore regulatory and policy implications of sand mining operations along a sample of sites of Njelele River in South Africa. Data were gathered through observation, questionnaire survey and a series of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises conducted with selected community members and …
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Mineral & Petroleum Extraction – Centre for Environmental …
Mineral & Petroleum Extraction. Approximately 98% of South Africa's exclusive economic zone is subject to a right or lease for offshore oil and gas exploration or production. The Petroleum Agency of South Africa, responsible for the 'promotion and regulation of offshore exploration and production' maintains the national database of ...
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The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining
Motebang Domenic Vincent (2016): The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining, Transactions of the Ro yal Society of South Africa, DOI: 10.1080/0035919X.2016.1209701. To link to this ...
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Illegal Sand Mining in South Africa
Natural sand from estuary and coastal land is one of South Africa's most valuable resources. However, there has recently been a drastic increase in uncontrolled and unauthorised sand mining activities in rivers, valleys and estuaries throughout the country. The frameworks governing small-scale sand mining in South Africa lack the necessary ...
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Sand mining, land degradation and rehabilitation in rural …
The sample was composed of the general members of the community, the chief and the sand miners. For data analysis, the study used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), IBM SPSS Statistics 25. The results indicated that sand mining causes 54.76% of the land degradation in South Africa.
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Mtunzini
Description of the conflict case. People in Mtunzini and surroundings are resisting a proposal by Exxaro to establish sand mining operations in the area immediately to the south of Mtunzini. Mining will be for titanium, ilmenite and zircon. The community has formed an association to oppose the mining and employed a lawyer to assist with …
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Go-ahead for mining on ten West Coast beaches, South Africa
South Africa: Setback for Giant West Coast Mine Project; All'Africa (01-09-2018) The government has rejected an application by a controversial Australian mining company for a huge expansion of its existing Tormin heavy mineral sands mine near Koekenaap on the West Coast. Tormin has been in operation since October 2013, …
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SLPs
About SLPs. Regulation 42 to the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act requires mining companies to submit to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy a Social and Labour Plan (SLP) as a pre-requisite for the granting of a mining right. SLPs are the instruments for achieving transformation in terms of the …
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Drivers and effects of construction-sand mining in Sub-Saharan Africa
Concretisation, the presence of construction projects using concrete made up of sand, gravel, rock, water, and cement, is indicative of a developing country ( Abu and Peprah, 2020 ). The increase in present day concrete use is evident in many developing countries including India, China, and Sub-Saharan Africa ( Zhong et al., 2022 ).
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Social and Environmental Impacts of Mining | SpringerLink
There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and pollution. In this section, the focus will be on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). However, environmental impacts of industrial sand …
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