Whenever the mining industry experiences a downturn, exploration spending usually plummets, a phenomena best illustrated by South Africa, whose exploration budget, according to S&P Global Market ...
Jul 01, 2019· The mining industry, in particular, was seen as a culprit or even an architect to apartheid policies. 5 Consequently, in post-apartheid South Africa, there was a call for mining companies to repay the injustices of the past and a strong push for formal regulation to ensure social and economic protections from business, rather than just informal ...
South Africa. Analyse and report on available project data sources along with broad-based economic, ... Ensure regulatory/legal/policy compliance. A reputable company within the mining industry based in the Northern Cape is looking for Chief Geologist.
Mining regulation. The Australian Government does not regulate WHS in the mining industry. WHS in the mining industry is regulated by states and territories. A summary of the WHS regulatory framework for mining is set out below.
Dec 11, 2017· "The inescapable reality of the mining sector in South Africa, is the deep disparity between mine workers and communities on the one hand, and mining management, financiers and shareholders on the other. SLPs are some of the corrective measures introduced into the regulatory framework to address this issue," she stresses.
Despite the measures contemplated above, it would appear that further work needs to be done so as to create an enabling regulatory framework for junior miners in South Africa and that some lessons can be learned from jurisdictions with a thriving junior mining sector such as .
enhancing the sustainability of mining in South Africa. Initiatives introduced by the South African mining industry to improve safety in the country's mines, have resulted in a more than 50% reduction in fatalities. The mining industry has adopted a zero harm policy and wellness of .
Mining involves a long-term strategy and heavy capital investment over a period of time and therefore foremostly requires players to be certain of the regulatory framework. The mining sector in ...
Apr 18, 2016· Uncertain regulatory framework, weaker commodity prices, increased working costs, constrained infrastructure and high labour costs coupled with poor levels of productivity and strained labour-management relations are some of the challenges that have placed South Africa's mining industry in dire straits, professional services firm KPMG's head of mining Jacques Erasmus tells .
Members of our Oil and Gas Practice wrote the South African chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Oil & Gas Regulation 2018.. The chapter provides a detailed overview of the various laws governing the South African oil and gas industry and insights into recent regulatory developments.
Mining is an industry of strategic importance in Southern Africa. Roughly half of the world's vanadium, platinum, and diamonds originate in the region, along with 36% of gold and 20% of cobalt. These minerals contribute greatly to several Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member State gross national product and employment, and ...
Jan 01, 2006· With regard to the mining industry, the World Bank funded three projects over the 1981–2000 period, the combined costs of which were US$57.35 million. More than 85% of this funding relates to support for development of a more liberal regulatory framework for this industry, a topic to which we shall return. 3. Madagascar's "development model"
An ineffective regulatory framework would corrode the confidence of an investor in the mining and exploration sector which is already a high-risk investment. A regulatory framework, defining the contours of a business ecosystem, should be consistent with changing times and predictable to give comfort to a sector which is susceptible to market ...
The Mining Industry in Ghana: A Blessing or a Curse ... Africa, 29% to Lati n Am erica and 7% to Pacifi c South East Asia. ... Regulatory framework. study t o assist sm all scale miners.
May 11, 2010· Meeting Summary. T he Director-General laid out the mining industry regulatory framework and the role of the Petroleum Agency of South Africa in the processing of mining licences. Members asked how application were evaluated before a final decision was taken by the Minister. Clarity about the role of Petro SA and its activities and the oversight responsibility of the Committee over the .
Africa is faced with scarce water resources, loss of natural habitat, the introduction of alien species and climate change. Given the above, mitigating the environmental impact of the mining industry, both as a whole and the environmental performance of individual mines, is critical.
By its very nature the mining industry has the potential to endanger human health and safety as well as the physical environment. It is the responsibility of Government to establish a regulatory framework that minimises such dangers without imposing excessive cost burdens on the industry and thereby jeopardising its economic viability. 1.1.2 Intent
responsibility. Findings may inform policymakers, regulatory agencies, and mining organizations regarding the fiduciary effects of corporate social responsibility in the Ghanaian mining industry, and thereby influence positive business practices, living standards, and quality of life of Ghanaian citizens.
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Apr 01, 2012· As long as financial problems continue, the risk of political interference in mining assets will also remain. However, while these problems are pandemic, the lack of a legal framework often makes the risks far more endemic in emerging markets. This article is an excerpt from Willis' spring 2012 mining market report.
try, thereby attracting investment and innovation. This Article exam-ines the legal framework for mining in Zambia, and examines the extent to which Zambian mining achieves the goal of maximizing eco-nomic benefit. The sources of Zambian mining law are the common law of Eng-[Vol. 19:1
Mar 20, 2014· By Andrew Gilder (senior associate) and Mdududuzi Mamkeli (candidate attorney) in the environmental business area at ENSafrica. The use of biofuels as a renewable energy source presents the potential for numerous environmental, energy security and efficiency benefits to the South African economy. The biofuels industry also has potential as a key source of employment. In [.]
The mining industry in Cameroon is still in its infancy stage, with activity being predominantly artisan in nature. However, the Central African nation has significant potential, and large proportions of its landmass have yet to be explored. As the state of infrastructure improves, we expect mining in Cameroon, especially
Legal Framework on Minerals mining in India. The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act (MMDR), 1957 is the principal legislation that governs the mineral and mining sector in India. The Act is a central legislation in force for regulation of mining operations in India. Under the act, minerals are taken under two broad heads, major ...