While apartheid in south africa was formalized in law in the late 1940s, the seeds for its creation were established years beforehand. Over 150 community delegates and civil society representatives from the 9 provinces across south africa gathered to discuss the state of affairs for mining affected communities. The mining industry is an important part of the south african economy, contributing 8. Corporate social responsibility in south africas mining. Pdf key challenges facing the mining and minerals sector in. Published by the south african institute of race relations irr. The economy of south africa is the second largest in africa, after nigeria. It is therefore important for data on our industry to be freely available so that stakeholders can understand how our industry is performing. After emerging from apartheid in the 1990s, the nation has the. The findings of this report are based on publiclyavailable information predominantly annual reports for financial years ending no later than 30 june 2018. Statistics south africa 5 mining industry, 2015 mining industry, 2015 1.
In our study of south african producer services, the recurring difficulty of aggregation and disaggregation of economic sectors has further. In that year, south africa s platinum mining industry employed some 164,5 people. There was a mixed bag of performance in 2018 as bulk commodity prices continued to rise from the lows at the. Oct 02, 2018 south africas mining industry faced a series of challenges in the first half of this year as precious metals did not emerge from the lows hit in 2016, but rather continued to struggle. If we are to address the problems of youth unemployment, poverty and inequality, due attention must be paid to reviving the mining industry. In this years edition of state of mining in africa in the spotlight, we take a further look at, and reflect back on, our observations to see how the broad industry is progressing. Africa is one of the most important mining regions in the world, producing. Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of africas most advanced and richest economy.
Why mining still matters institute of race relations. South africas mining industry employment by commodity 2019. The survey was conducted during a year of growing uncertainty combined with strong growth potential for the mining industry. Pdf on jan 1, 2004, daniel limpitlaw and others published key challenges facing the mining and minerals sector in south africa find, read and cite all the. Apr, 2000 the south african mining industry has been in continuous decline for 2 decades. For this reason, the mining industry has become a leader.
South africa yearbook 201516 320 the association of mine managers south africa ammsa provides a platform for mining industry professionals to discuss, evaluate and debate mining and minerals policy, technical innovations, safety and health challenges and advancements in mining in south africa. Golds share of mining revenue decreased to 16% from the 18% in 2016. If these estimates are anything to go by, then there is no doubt that mining as an industry will continue to expand over the next 20 to 30 years and that developing countries will almost certainly play an increasingly important role in that expansion. The mining industry is an important part of the south african economy. Preliminary study on artisanal and smallscale mining in. Executive summary 4 the south african mining landscape 6 improving value to stakeholders 18 the regulatory landscape in africa 20. We take a look at a few highlightslow lights of south africa s mining industry as published by statistics south africa exactly a week after delegates closed the 26 th investing in african mining indaba, stats sa released data on the performance of the mining industry in 2019.
South african gold mining industry due to their level of market capitalization. The level of production was 1,3% lower in 2019 than 2018, which in turn was 2,1% lower than 2017. However, trends in productivity in the south african gold mining industry by p. An overview of producer services in the mining industry in. Socioeconomic attributes article pdf available in mediterranean journal of social sciences 414. South africa is also a major producer of coal, manganese and chrome. A perspective on the south african mining industry in the.
Since 1996, at the end of over twelve years of international sanctions, south africas gross domestic. The south african mining industry has been in continuous decline for 2 decades. In the post1994 democratic dispensation, csr has been treated as a vehicle for restorative justice to redress the legacy of apartheid. In that year, south africas platinum mining industry employed some 164,5 people. Mining plays a significant role in the economy of our nation. In the past two decades, south america has become the centerpiece for mining exploration investments.
Making the refining process more thorough and economically viable, gold mining in south africa projects, such as the ergo mines joint venture in brakpan, will facilitate the reprocessing of 1. Feb 07, 2018 south africas mining industry remains a critical component of the economy. Over 50% of all gold reserves are found in south africa, where the. This briefing examines the concept and role of csr in the mining industry of south africa. In 2009, the countrys diamond industry was the fourth largest in the world. Aug 16, 2012 with south africas economy built on gold and diamond mining, the sector is an important foreign exchange earner, with gold accounting for more than onethird of exports. South africas mining industry growth hindered by precious. Although risks have remained relatively consistent, pwc south africas mine report 2017 highlights the importance of risk identification and the management thereof. Box 41451 craighall 2024 johannesburg south africa 1 phone. Mining indust ry prior to 1994, mining in south africa embodied some of the most socially destructive practices of that era. The countrys stock exchange in johannesburg was established in 1887, a decade after the first diamonds were discovered on the banks of the orange river, and almost simultaneously with the gold rush on the worldfamous witwatersrand. Mining 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg. Basic ergonomics is currently applied to a limited extent in the mining industry. By 1899 the gold industry attracted investment worth.
South africas mining industry south african market insights. South africas mining industry remains a critical component of the economy. The future of mining in africa navigating a revolution. Exactly a week after delegates closed the 26th investing in african mining indaba, stats sa released data on the performance of the mining industry in 2019. Worker demands for increased salaries and wages have continued to plague the industry, and it is estimated that south africas mining industry lost. Outlook for the south african mining industry saiia. South africa is an uppermiddleincome economy one of only eight such countries in africa. It has been accepted for inclusion in this collection by an authorized administrator.
Sep 03, 2019 mining loses shine for the second year in a row. Through this, the mining industry remains a conduit of money and opportunity to some of the poorest areas in south africa. The rapid growth of the goldmining industry intensified processes started by the diamond boom. Largescale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867 by erasmus jacobs and the subsequent discovery and exploitation of the kimberley pipes a few years later. The top risks facing the south african mining industry. 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.
It is the worlds fifth largest mining sector in terms of gross domestic product gdp, contributing eight percent to south africas gdp. A global view on mining is provided in our annual global mining industry publication, mine2. As roger baxter, ceo of the minerals council south africa says. The future of mining in africa the second domain are the regulatory shifts in african mining, and the actions that this regulation incentivises. The mining industry has adopted a zero harm policy and wellness of employees as a top priority. The rest is produced by junior miners that comprise the. The mining industry, especially, spurred the creation of laws and practices in south africa which progressively disenfranchised the countrys indigenous black peoples. Tholana 6171 mining companies globally are currently facing severe economic and financial challenges. Minerals and africas development africa mining vision. Of course, the recent disaster at brumadinho in brazil is the most sobering example of how dynamic and catastrophic risks. Economic activity in modernday south africa has been centred on mining activities, their ancillary services and supplies. In south africa, for example, labor costs currently range from 20%25% of total production costs for modern, mechanized and open cast mines, to 50%60% for the mature deeplevel underground mines. In addition to global challenges, the south african.
However, none of them had induced the dangerous madness like diamonds did, which attracted hundreds of people in ox wagons and mule carts who wanted to make it rich. We also follow case studies that, in our view, provide good examples that support our previous observations and suggest the potential for a. Initiatives introduced by the south african mining industry to improve safety in the countrys mines, have resulted in a more than 50% reduction in fatalities. The large coal deposits have been a major force in the economic development of south africa and intimately complimented gold in the building of south africas. The level of production was 1,3% lower in 2019 than 2018, which in. Analysis of the 1996 population census identifies 56 magisterial districts in which a sixth or more of the aggregate earnings of african men derives from mining. South africa mining charter 21 south africa diesel refund scheme 22 tanzania the impact of regulatory changes 26 drc new mining code upsetting miners 27. The census covers all mines that were registered for mineral rights with the department of mineral resources dmr in 2015 that are mainly engaged in the mining industry. Prospectors established in 1886 the existence of a belt of goldbearing reefs 40 miles 60 km wide centred on presentday johannesburg. Corporate social responsibility in south africas mining industry. An overview of producer services in the mining industry in south.
Although gold, diamonds, platinum and coal are the most wellknown among the minerals and metals mined, south africa also hosts chrome, vanadium, titanium and a number. The five leading coal mining companies anglo coal, bhp billiton, exxaro, xstrata and sasol produce over 80% of the south african coal. South africa is also rich in platinum, manganese and coal, and large industries have grown from these minerals. South africa has built the model economy within subsaharan africa by exploiting its abundant mineral and natural resources. We take a look at a few highlightslow lights of south africas mining industry as published by statistics south africa exactly a week after delegates closed the 26 th investing in african mining indaba, stats sa released data on the performance of the mining industry in 2019.
Governs the formation and regulation of companies in sa. The decrease in total revenue of r2 billion to r69 billion was mainly as a result of lower production. To understand the extent of the bee obligations for south africas mining industry, regard must also be had to the implementation guidelines for the broadbased socioeconomic empowerment charter for the mining and minerals industry, 2018 guidelines, which the minister of mineral resources and energy minister published on 19 december 2018. I have always referred to the mining industry as an industry of long cold winters and short beautiful summers. As a regional manufacturing hub, it is the most industrialized and diversified economy on the continent. Introduction this publication presents estimates in respect of the 2015 mining census. Africa, 29% to latin america and 7% to pacific south east asia. Today, the mining industry remains one of the biggest contributors to the countrys economy with an estimated worth of r20. Investors in aggregate saw a decrease in dividends and market capitalisation after a cautiously optimistic view on a recovery last. Although there is a growing awareness of the need for ergonomics, very little has been done about its application.