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Conceptual framework of the categories of relationships between climate change and mining. The point labelled "1" represents a relationship in which climate change directly affects mining activity, while in 2, mining activity contributes directly to climate change. ... (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) member countries.
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South Africa is a party to various international environmental agreements, such as the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, which shape its mining regulations to ensure sustainable development and equitable resource access.
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Importantly, the event's evolution mirrors the transformation of the industry, with Minerals Council South Africa social performance head Alex Khumalo stating that "modern mining is so much ...
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According to a report published by the CSIR the mining sector was responsible for 6% of South Africa's climate change and GHG emissions. ... mining can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change and other forms of pollution that exacerbate climate change. The South African mining industry is a significant contributor to the ...
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Human Rights: the key to South Africa's climate change journey - ZIMASA VAZI Zimasa Vazi is the senior manager, ... In Mpumalanga, where coal mining has been the primary driver of economic activity and a source of livelihoods for many communities, the transition to a green economy requires careful and inclusive navigation so as ...
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The United States is delaying the disbursement of $2.6 billion in climate finance to South Africa, raising concerns the funds could be withheld entirely, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation. Earlier this month, U.S. representatives prevented the World Bank ...
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One such region is the Highveld of South Africa, where mining activities have contributed to air pollution, water scarcity, land degradation and biodiversity loss. This article investigates the health implications of climate change in the Highveld, focusing on three main aspects: heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases and air pollution.
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In South Africa, the new 2024 Climate Change Act requires local governments to plan responses to global warming. These local authorities should find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions where ...
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CHANGE ON THE MINING SECTOR Climate change is a threat to economies, populations, and life on Earth. Its effects are already noticeable and are expected to grow with the increasing intensity and frequency of meteorological events. Since the 1800s, human activity has been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the pervasive ...
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CHANGE ON THE MINING SECTOR Climate change is a threat to economies, populations, and life on Earth. Its effects are already noticeable and are expected to grow ... such as in South Africa by the company DRD Gold (DRD Gold, 2021). New material can …
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The industry also recognises the need to act to ensure that South Africa remains competitive in a carbon-constrained world. The South African government has ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which came into effect on 4 …
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A need for significant change. Governments, communities, and individuals are all taking the issue of climate change seriously, albeit in different ways. Despite this, the …
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The 20 in-depth semi-structured expert interviews with 21 actors associated with the energy and mining sectors in South Africa were conducted between August 24, 2020 and December 20, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all interviews were conducted via Zoom. ... South Africa's National Climate Change Bill aims for the country to transition ...
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which South Africa's mining companies could improve their response to climate change. In this study, discussions of climate change at board level, the existence of ... linking corporate governance mechanisms and climate change in the South African mining sector has ever been produced. JCC44.indb 47 29/6/12 11:33:49. venantio mzenda, derick de ...
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South Africa's mining sector faces unprecedented challenges from both the physical impact of climate change and transition risks. Responding to climate change …
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The Constitutional Court, retirement age and uncertainty: Employers be aware. The recent judgment of the Constitutional Court in MISA and Another v Great South Autobody CC t/a Great South Panelbeaters ; Solidarity o.b.o. Strydom and Others v SITA SOC Limited, which was handed down on 20 December 2024, creates legal uncertainty regarding the …
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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, is pleased to inform the members of the public that the President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has proclaimed the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) (the Act). The proclamation notice was published in the Government Gazette on 17 March 2025, which is therefore the …
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Climate change: the impact on the mining sector . There has recently been a lot of talk about global warming and its impact on weather patterns, i.e. climate change. A keynote address at the recent Infacon conference in Cape Town focused on climate change. Some people believe that this is all a lot of hype.
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In this paper, we estimate the effects of climate change by means of the systems generalised method of moments (System GMM) using panel data across South African municipalities from 1993 to 2016. We adapt the estimates to the municipal economic structures to forecast losses at the municipal level for the 2030 and 2050 horizons. The projections show …
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South African mining is facing increased pressure to address its environmental impact and carbon footprint, with roughly ZAR 264 billion annually in mining sales at risk from trade partners' carbon-reduction commitments and reduced local demand.
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The mining sector stands at the forefront of the fight against climate change and is supported by innovative financing mechanisms such as 'green loans'. However, a delicate equilibrium must be ...
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Driving across the mining hub of South Africa, thus, the Mpumalanga Province roads are dressed with fog signs that the mining sector can utilise to build GIS and communications strategies for CC adaptation. ... South Africa national climate change response white paper, Pretoria Government Press, Pretoria. [Google Scholar] EM-DAT, 2014, EM ...
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After establishing in Sections I and II the significance of climate change for mining, and the need for in-depth investigation into this relationship, this paper had three further objectives: 1) to develop and test a framework for organizing literature on the relationships between mining and climate change; 2) to conduct a review of existing literature, identifying …
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At the end of 2023, the Munich Re Foundation began funding a holistic early warning system against natural hazards in South Africa as part of the RISK Award. The project partner in lead is the local non-profit organisation AWARD (the Association for Water and Rural Development), which focuses primarily on water management issues in South Africa ...
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The Just Energy Transition (JET) is a critical component of South Africa's climate strategy. This transition involves transforming the nation's energy systems to achieve net-zero carbon emissions while ensuring fairness, equity, …
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2024 was an important year for South Africa's climate change response with significant policies and measures that we expect to see components of operationalised over the course of the 2025/26 fiscal year. ...
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The mining sector is a significant contributor to the gross domestic product of many global economies. Given the increasing trends in climate-induced disasters and the growing desire to find ...
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In 2010, South Africa had about 3.93 Mha of natural forest, covering over 4.3% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 12.3 ha of natural forest, equivalent to 26.2 Mt of CO₂ emissions. From 2000 to 2020, South Africa experienced a net change of -142 kha (-1.9%) in tree cover. Stable forest 5.80 Mha Gain 388 kha Loss 530 kha Disturbed 1.28 Mha 2010 South Africa's …
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South Africa's government is structured into national, provincial and local (municipal) levels. South Africa has 257 municipalities – cities, towns and districts. They are …
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South Africa's mineral and energy complex stands at a crucial crossroads as global demands shift towards green energy. This analysis explores how the country's mining sector can transform from ...
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