The future of mining in South Africa
The South African mining industry has consistently increased the size of its workforce, from 406,994 in 2001 to 453,543 in 2018. This has led to a parallel increase in the tax paid by mining companies to the national government, from $1.21bn in 2010 to $1.56bn in 2018, according to the country's Minerals Council.
Environmental and socio-economic impacts
It is thus important that the socio-economic contributions of fishing are understood and considered in decision-making on seabed mining. South Africa's commercial fishing industry employs approximately 27 000 people directly and 100 000 people indirectly. In the Western Cape, where the prospecting rights are concentrated, the fishing industry ...
Mining Phosphate from Wastewater: Treatment and Reuse
The mining of phosphorus from raw phosphate rock (PR) can lead to air pollution, eutrophication in receiving waters, land degradation through phosphogypsum (emitted by stacks near the mining sites), and soil contamination. Recently, various treatment methods have been suggested to treat phosphorus-rich wastewaters.
Potential radiological impact of the phosphate industry in South Africa
The concentrations were similar to values reported in other studies in South Africa (Table 2). In phosphate rock the concentration of 238 U ranged from 122 to 137 with an average of 130 ± 7 Bq kg −1. This concentration was at the lower end of the worldwide ... the effects of phosphate mining on rhizosphere soil fungi in surrounding crops ...
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Kropz offers an unparalleled, Africa-based investment opportunity in the development, mining and processing – to the highest environmental, social and governance standards – of rock phosphate from its two projects, Elandsfontein and Hinda, vital for the manufacture of fertiliser which is in turn vital to the production of food for the world's growing population.
Global phosphorus supply chain dynamics: Assessing …
Highlights. •. Phosphate-scarce regions experience most of the increase in phosphate requirement. •. Global supply of phosphate will fall below global requirement …
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS …
In this report, the potential effects of marine phosphate (or any similar bulk sediment) mining operations on marine ecosystems in the Western Cape province of South Africa are outlined. The report was prompted by the application of Green Flash Trading (Pty) …
Ramping up low-cadmium phosphate rock supply in South Africa
Kropz is a junior mining company, which is in the process of developing the Elandsfontien phosphate rock project in the Western Cape of South Africa. Over the past few years, it has invested USD120 million into the project, which they aim to commission during the second half of 2019. Their goal is simple: bring good quality phosphate rock ...
Phosphate in South Africa | Journal of the Southern African …
Abstract. This paper reviews the geology, history, current beneficiation practices, uses, marketing, and future outlook of phosphate in South Africa. The vastness of the reserves, and the industry's efficiency and competitiveness in world terms, are highlighted.
Positive and Negative Effects of Mining
When mining industries are well managed, countries like Peru, Chile, and Botswana have seen massive economic growth. Mining is crucial for developed nations as well. For example, mining makes up 20% of South Africa's total GDP and employs over 1 million people. People estimate that South Africa sits on over$2.5-trillion in mineral reserves.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT
EIA615MR – EIR & EMPr: Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Mining Right combined with a Waste Licence application to mine for Chrome Ore, Phosphate Ore, Manganese Ore, Nickel Ore, Platinum Group Minerals (PGM), Vanadium Ore, Stone Aggregate (from waste dumps) (STW) and associated minerals within the ore
History and Future of Phosphate Mining and Beneficiation in South Africa
1652. Dutch settlers used manure in the governors gardens in the Cape. 1840. Guano was mined from a small island on the West Coast of Namibia. 1890. Chemical fertilizer imported in small quantities. 1903. South African Fertilizer Company commissioned first phosphate plant using animal bones in Durban. 1904.
What is the impact of the phosphate industry on the …
zhu hailong. Mining Equipment at Shanghai Shibang Machine. Published Jan 18, 2024. + Follow. The phosphate industry plays a significant role in South Africa, …
The rise and fall of dissolved phosphate in South …
SIGNIFICANCE: • Eutrophication, caused by nutrient loading, is a threat to water quality. • Phosphate levels in South African fresh water have risen steadily with time, but recently have shown a sharp decrease, which …
New central African phosphate development on the horizon …
New phosphate development on the horizon. By Laura Cornish. May 14, 2019. AIM-listed phosphate mine development company Kropz may be looking to bring its Western Cape-based Elandsfontein operation into production early in 2020. However, its focus beyond this is significantly larger. On the back of two new recently acquired …
ASSESSING THE DESIRABILITY OF MARINE PHOSPHATE …
phosphate in South Africa's marine environment; offshore of West Coast and off Mossel Bay, within the Outeniqua Basin. An argument asserted in all 3 applications for ... the impacts of marine phosphate mining on the marine environment and society in general. Preliminary studies, however, outline potentially significant impacts to
Enviromental impact of phosphate mining in South Africa …
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History and Future of Phosphate Mining and Beneficiation in …
1652. Dutch settlers used manure in the governors gardens in the Cape. 1840. Guano was mined from a small island on the West Coast of Namibia. 1890. Chemical fertilizer …
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
Elandsfontein phosphate project. 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% ...
Overview of South Africa's Phosphate Fertiliser Industry
3. SOUTH AFRICA'S PHOSPHATE INDUSTRY The South African fertiliser industry comprises of four companies that share about 94 percent of the market. The four companies are , Omnia, Yara and Profert. Fertilizer products that are produced include nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate).
Reports – Centre for Environmental Rights
Assessing the desirability of marine phosphate mining amongst strategies for a sustainable supply of phosphates. August 2016. Valuing the socio-economic contribution of fisheries and other marine uses in South Africa. August 2016. Brief overview of potential ecosystem impacts of marine phosphate mining in the Western Cape, South Africa. …
[PDF] Phosphate in South Africa | Semantic Scholar
SYNOPSIS This paper reviews the geology, history, current beneficiation practices, uses, marketing, and future outlook of phosphate in South Africa. The vastness of the reserves, and the industry's efficiency and competitiveness in world terms, are highlighted. SAMEVATTING Hierdie referaat gee 'n oorsig oor die geologie, geskiedenis, huidige …
Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern Africa's …
Mining opponents also worry offshore mining would negatively impact food production and economic growth. Several thousand subsistence farmers live along South Africa's coast, and the country's large-scale fishing industry produces around 600,000 metric tonnes of catch per year.
ARME seeks to rebuild South Africa's promising …
23rd September 2022. By: Natasha Odendaal. Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor. Font size: - +. Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) has secured a mining right for its Zandheuvel...
Background – Centre for Environmental Rights
In 2012 and 2014, the Department of Mineral Resources granted three prospecting rights for marine phosphate to Green Flash Trading 251 (Pty) Ltd (GFT 251), Green Flash Trading 257 (Pty) Ltd (GFT 257) and Diamond Fields International Ltd (DFI Ltd) respectively, over a considerable portion of South Africa's marine environment.
Prospecting rights in South Africa
Marine Phosphate Mining. Background; Prospecting rights in South Africa ... Prospecting rights in South Africa. Green Flash Trading 251 (Pty) Ltd. Prospecting right number: WC 30/5/1/1/2/10023 PR. Location: Off West Coast from ... negative impacts on fishery resources and inadequate public consultation. Status of right: Granted not …
Fact sheets – Centre for Environmental Rights
The Fact Sheets aim to provide an introduction to decision-makers and other interested parties on the risks posed by bulk marine sediment mining in South Africa, the status of seabed mining internationally and the rationale for why a cautious approach to bulk marine sediment mining should be adopted in South Africa. There are three Fact Sheets ...
Brief Overview of Potential Ecosystem Impacts of Marine Phosphate …
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Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern …
Author: Mark Olalde. Grantee. President Jacob Zuma speaks to Parliament in October about the marine economy. Courtesy: Republic of South Africa. South Africa, …
Elandsfontein
diammonium phosphate (DAP). Kropz purchased the Elandsfontein property on the west coast of South Africa's Western Cape province in 2010 and rapidly developed an open-pit mining operation and on-site processing facility with a production capacity of 1Mtpa on site. After the required feasibility studies, metallurgical and environmental test ...