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E-ISSN 2039-2117 ISSN 2039-9340 Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy Vol 4 No 14 November 2013 347 South African Coal Mining Industry: Socio-Economic Attributes

South African Coal Mining Industry: Socio-Economic Attributes Coal has been an important commodity in South Africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country. Its role since 1923 as a primary source of energy has steered the economy and society to prosperity.

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Coal has been an important commodity in South Africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country. Its role since 1923 as a primary ...

» Social and Economic Benefits of Coal Mining ... In South Africa the coal industry totals more than 12% of the mining workforce – more than 65,000 workers ...

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Chromium is another leading product of South Africa's mining industry. The metal, used in stainless steel and for a variety of industrial applications, is mined at 10 sites around the country. South Africa's production of chromium accounted for 100% of the world's total production in 2005, and consisted of 7,490,000 metric tons (7,370,000 long tons; …

Coal has been an important commodity in South Africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country. Its role since 1923 as a primary ...

South African Coal Mining Industry: Socio-Economic Attributes. Full-text (PDF) | Coal has been an important commodity in South Africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country.

South African Coal Mining Industry: Socio. Coal has been an important commodity in South Africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in …

What has emerged is three major coal producers: BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa; Anglo American Coal and Xstrata. The fourth largest is Exxaro Resources Limited, South Africa’s largest black-controlled diversified mining company, whose entrance into the market was pre-empted by a merger of the Eyesizwe and Kumba’s coal base and …

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South Africa must also ensure that coal-fired power plants at least meet domestic emission standards. Introduction 1. Mining is one of South Africa’s biggest industries. The country is one of the world’s biggest coal producers,1 2and a leading producer of a wide range of metals. 2.

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Keywords: coal-mining, electricity, liquid fuels, pr ivate-public partnership, collaboration 1. Introduction Coal has continued to play a significant role in the socio-economic development of South Africa since its discovery over 100 years ago.

The South African Mining Industry The future The global mining industry Back to the “BOOM” RSA Coal Mining Sector Back to the “Boom” • Global economy is recovering from first global recession in 61 years. • Recovery is unevenly distributed, with advanced economies sluggish and developing countries growing strongly.

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20 ESI AFRICA ISSUE 2 2004 COAL THE SOUTH AFRICAN COAL INDUSTRY he growth of coal mining in South Africa as a dominant source of energy has a long history. Coal production began in 1870 to supply energy to the

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20 ESI AFRICA ISSUE 2 2004 COAL THE SOUTH AFRICAN COAL INDUSTRY he growth of coal mining in South Africa as a dominant source of energy has a long history. Coal production began in 1870 to supply energy to the

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The importance of coal. ... The coal mining industry contributed approximately R37 ... published by Government Communications 3. 28% of South African coal …

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Cheap African migrant labour was available in large quantities. This was an important factor in the early and rapid development of the Rand gold mines. By making capital in the mining industry, African labourers put South Africa on the world map. However, the reserves were deprived of a vital factor - men.

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The current South African context has, through various requirements of the MPRDA and the Mining Charter, encouraged Landau Colliery to transform and improve its socio-economic development performance.

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