Towards a sustainable artisanal gold mining sector in South Africa …

1. Introduction. In a global context, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is critical in poverty reduction. The ASM sector is a viable pathway for creating sustainable livelihoods and poverty alleviation initiatives, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (Osumanu, 2020, p. 209; Mhangara et al., 2020).According to estimations, at least 40 …

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Illicit gold markets in East and Southern Africa

In this webinar the author of the GI-TOC's May 2021 Report "Illicit gold markets in east and southern Africa" will discuss the reports findings on market dynamics, supply chains, and actors involved in the illicit gold trade. Not only does the report shed light on criminal networks explotining the informal nature of the artisanal and ...

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Africa

Under the Minamata Convention on Mercury, all countries with more than insignificant mercury use in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) are required to develop …

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New Mining Projects in Africa| Mine Project Info

The mine is emergent and rapidly rising up the ranks as one of Africa's leading destinations for investment in gold mining. New Denmark Colliery: Seriti Resources: Situated in the Highveld Coalfields, 30 km north of Standerton, South …

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Top five gold mining countries of Africa from Ghana to …

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Introduction to South African Deep-Level Gold and Platinum Mining

The first large mining company, the Witwatersrand Gold Mining Company, was established in the same year . The discovery of gold has shaped and impacted South Africa's recent history in a profound way; for example, through the development of cities and towns such as Johannesburg, Klerksdorp, Carletonville, Barberton and Pilgrims Rest .

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Raise bore drilling: mining South Africa's heart of gold

Deep in the heart of AngloGold Ashanti's South African gold mines, there are plans afoot to catapult the African nation back to the top of the global gold mining industry. Rowan Watt-Pringle spoke to Mike MacFarlane, AngloGold executive vice president for business strategy, about how raise bore drilling (RBD) and other projects …

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Development in the Mining Industry in Ghana

EVP and Head of Gold Fields West Africa November 2020. 2 Certain statements in this document constitute "forward looking statements"within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and ... •Gold Mining = 10% of national GDP 2018 2019f 2020f 2021f 2022f 2023f

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Gold mining in Africa: Maximizing economic returns for …

This paper examines how African countries can maximize the benefits from gold mining, a significant sector in 34 countries. It analyzes royalty rates, concession …

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Six things that are shaping mining in South Africa

Mining Review Africa (MRA) is the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry. Every month, MRA reaches an audience of over 50 000 influential mining authorities and key decision makers through a variety of channels, including an interactive website, videos and print distribution at all major mining …

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Asante Gold

Asante Gold Corporation is a gold production, exploration and development company with a high-quality portfolio of mines and projects in Ghana, Africa's largest and safest gold producer. Asante is focused on operating, developing and managing gold mines and projects including the Bibiani mine, Chirano mine and Kubi development project located ...

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Living conditions of mine workers from eight mines in South Africa

1. Introduction. The workforce of the South African mining industry (SAMI) was traditionally housed in single- mining compounds or hostels from the late 1800s (Marais & Venter, Citation 2006; Republic of South Africa, Citation 2009b).Migrant labourers were employed in the mining industry, and African men had to leave their …

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The African goldrush continues | Business Insider Africa

West Africa's gold mining industry, led by Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso, currently produces nearly twice as much gold as South Africa. The majority of the 30 West African mines which have been developed in the past 20 years, have targeted shallow easily mineable oxide material and the deeper sulphide ore is still in the ground. Ghana …

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Top 10 Mining Companies in Africa | AFRIKTA

When it comes to mineral commodities, Africa is undoubtedly one of the most resource-abundant continents on the planet. From the diamond-rich mines of Southern Africa to the vast reserves of gold found in West Africa, the continent has been a cornerstone of global mineral mining and trade for centuries. It is estimated that 30% of …

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The social and economic contribution of gold mining

The social and economic contribution of gold mining About the World Gold Council ... organisations in over 75 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America and Europe. These studies cover ... scope 2 emissions – currently at 44% of total sector emissions – through the decarbonisation of grid sources ...

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Mining Gold in Africa: A Look at Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso

What is the current state of gold mining in Mali? Gold production in Mali came to 61.2 metric tons (MT) in 2018, up from 49.6 MT in 2017.This made the country Africa's third-largest gold ...

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Top five gold mining countries of Africa from Ghana to …

Top five gold mining countries of Africa. From Ghana to Burkina Faso we profile the leading gold producers across the African continent. 1. Ghana – 142.4 tonnes. One of the Dark Continent's top gold mining countries, Ghana grabbed the top spot from South Africa after mining more than 142 metric tonnes of the precious metal in 2019.

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Mining industry in Africa

Africa is a major producer of many key mineral commodities, with bountiful reserves of metals and minerals such as gold, diamond, cobalt, bauxite, iron ore, coal, and copper across the continent ...

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Africa's growing illegal mining: Financial drain and …

Mining in Africa is growing rapidly in importance, in direct proportion to the need for minerals and resources found predominantly in Africa. Africa's mineral deposits account for an average of 70 per cent of total African exports annually, and about 28 per cent of continental gross domestic product.

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Top 10 biggest gold mines in Africa in Q1 2021

Kitco looked at gold output in Africa in Q1 2021 and ranked the top 10 domestic gold mines based on reported quarterly production. Based on publicly reported data, Kitco estimates that gold mining industry in Africa produced 3,325 koz of gold in Q1 2021, which was virtually in line with 3,316 koz of gold produced in Q1 2020.

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The fight against illegal gold mining in South Africa faces …

As gold prices soar in the post-pandemic world economy, there are concerns that illegal mining activity in South Africa may be rising sharply. Tackling such a surge may prove difficult, given the history of illegal mining in the country. Sources in the industry have described how they face a number of challenges, including deteriorating law …

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Mining in Africa

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Life cycle assessment of an industrial gold mining in Mali

Purpose In addition to its considerable economic benefits, mining generally has a significant environmental impact on the ecosystem and human health, despite the efforts made. Mali, the 13th gold producer in the world and 3rd in Africa, deserves very special attention. This paper aims to identify and assess the potential environmental …

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Gold

The Witwatersrand Basin remains the world's largest gold resource; In 2022, the gold sector employed 93,841 people who collectively earned R28.9 billion; Gold production of 84 tonnes; At the current gold price …

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Chinese participation in Ghana's illegal small-scale gold mining

1. Introduction. Over the past decade, Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining 1 sector has attracted a wave of Chinese migrants (Antwi-Boateng and Akudugu, 2020; Boafo et al., 2019; Hilson et al., 2014).Between 2008 and 2016, over 50,000 Chinese gold seekers migrated to rural Ghana to engage in illegal ASM, aided at various levels, …

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West Africa Gold Mining Market by Reserves and …

West African gold production is estimated to be 11.83 million ounces (moz) in 2024. The region has emerged as a key gold mining hub with major contributions from Ghana, Burkina Faso, the Republic of Guinea, and Mali. Looking ahead, gold production from these major markets is expected to decline at a CAGR of more than 1% over the …

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Corporate social investments

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is a publicly listed company. Read more. Investment case; News Open menu. ... The following strategic pillars guide our focus areas for social investments in our South Africa and Papua New Guinea operations. Education and training; Health; Sports recreation, arts and culture ... which outlines the …

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Review: Artisanal Gold Mining in Africa—Environmental …

About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the hazards and risks posed by ASGM being well characterized, coordinated multidisciplinary environmental …

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Gold Mining in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and …

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    Project ENACT Strategic Assessment: Illegal Gold Mining …

    WEBdata sources on illegal gold mining in Central Africa: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which supplies the gold industry in Central Africa, is mainly …

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    Our Witwatersrand Basin Project, located in the proven gold region of Central Rand Goldfield of South Africa, boasts a 4.28Moz gold resource at 4.58 g/t Au. Its financials present a pre-tax NPV7.5 of …

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    Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa: …

    Mining rights in South Africa are governed by specific requirements, regulations, and compliance obligations aimed at ensuring responsible and sustainable mining practices. Obtaining and maintaining mining rights requires compliance with various laws and regulations, including mineral resource and reserve assessments, …

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    Mining Finance in Africa

    Grantors should take legal advice on the scope of the covenants and security granted. ... Exploration budgets for junior miners in particular declined by 7% (US$21.4M). Gold exploration still makes up most of Africa's budget at US$590M, but this is 4% (US$25.9M) lower than gold's exploration budget for 2019. ... contributing to the ...

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    Top 10 African countries with the largest gold reserves

    Libya: With a commendable gold holding of 117 metric tons, Libya secures the third spot on the list. Egypt: Holding 80.73 metric tons, Egypt consolidates its position as one of the key players in the African gold market. Morocco: Boasting 22.12 metric tons of gold, Morocco solidifies its status as a noteworthy contender in the African gold scene.

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    Mining in Nigeria: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects

    Mining Review Africa (MRA) is the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry. Every month, MRA reaches an audience of over 50 000 influential mining authorities and key decision makers through a variety of channels, including an interactive website, videos and print distribution at all major mining …

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    Review: Artisanal Gold Mining in Africa—Environmental …

    Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) presents serious but preventable hazards (Landrigan et al. 2022; WHO 2016). It occurs in over 80 low- and …

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    Project ENACT Strategic Assessment: Illegal Gold …

    data sources on illegal gold mining in Central Africa: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which supplies the gold industry in Central Africa, is mainly illegal. This illegal economy is attracting an increasing number of laborers, who sustain the workforce for OCGs and represents a potential factor of instability in Central Africa.

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    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg - Gold Rush, Apartheid, Mining: Johannesburg's early history is the story of gold. In 1853 Pieter Jacob Marais, a South African prospector, recovered alluvial gold from the Jukskei River, north of what would become Johannesburg. The years that followed brought several modest strikes, but the …

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    Gold mining greenhouse gas emissions, abatement …

    Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gold mining exceed 100 Mt CO 2-e annually, with country emissions intensity from 129 to 2754 kg CO 2-e/oz, yet clear knowledge gaps remain regarding country contributions, emissions reduction potential, and impact of carbon pricing.The cost impacts upon global gold miners of the introduction of …

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    Raise bore drilling: mining South Africa's heart of gold

    Learn how AngloGold Ashanti uses raise bore drilling (RBD) to extract more gold and reduce dilution and risk in its deep mines. RBD is a technique that drills a …

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    The social and economic contribution of gold mining

    The social and economic contribution of gold mining 01 This insightful report offers an analysis of value distribution from 31 large gold mining companies across 38 countries, …

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