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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"South African mining industry"”.
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Exploring how female leaders lead a culturally diverse workforce in the South African mining industry
… and challenges for women in the male-dominated mining industry. Cultural diversity of different values, beliefs and attitudes tends to lead to prejudices and incorrect perceptions. The present explorative qualitative study, conducted to identify the traits female leaders used to lead diverse …
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Assessing how best practice in Sustainable Procurement is reflected in the South African mining industry
… by the unsustainable nature of activities in the mining industry, which exploits the non-renewable natural resources and generate negative impacts besides improving the national and local economy. Sustainable procurement can improve environmental, social and economic performance in the mining …
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The execution of corporate social responsibility strategies for "community" benefit: A case study of the South African mining industry and host communities in King Cetshwayo District (KwaZulu-Natal)
The mining industry in South Africa has been involved in communities for many decades. Mining companies found themselves in the 'spotlight' for the conditions linked to the migrant labour system they adopted. Similarly, it is important to note that mining in South Africa is the major contributor to …
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A just transition towards sustainable development: A legal analysis of the transition to a low-carbon economy in the South African mining industry in the context of sustainable development.
… Socio-economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and Minerals Industry (the Mining Charter) to outline how the MPRDA's objectives of redressing historical social and economic inequities can be met. However, the MPRDA does not require that environmental protection be included as one of the …
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Impact of strikes on investors' confidence in the South African mining sector
The impact of strikes in the South African mining industry has created a controversy, nationally and internationally by affecting investors' confidence. Shares in the platinum mines were sold and were disinvested from South African platinum mines to offshore countries. The situation has tarnished …
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Nationalization as an economic tool
… can be stifled. The nationalisation of mines in South Africa is a discussion that has been debated in such an environment. The aim of this dissertation is to cut through the political posturing and get to the fundamental question surrounding nationalisation of mines in South Africa. Would …
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Maintaining a competitive edge in the mining industry : the case of Blackrock mine, Northern Cape Province
The marginalisation the South African mining industry faces unique challenges to remain sustainable. A sustainable competitive advantage can be achieved through continuous innovation and the creation of new ideas (Prasad, 1993). South Africa's mining industry should focus on productivity and cost …
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Mineral royalties : a preview of the development of Mineral Royalty legislation in South Africa
… of the new political dispensation in South Africa in 1994. This resulted in the enactment of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (28/2002) (MPRDA) in 2002. In accordance with the MPRDA the country’s mineral and petroleum resources are the common heritage of the people …
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Assessment of soil erosion hazard around the abandoned mine in formerly Mutale Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… degradation is a quite familiar factor of the mining industry that has been associated with South African mining industry from the beginning. The decommissioning of abandoned mines before the environment legislation, The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and the Minerals and …
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Flow-Through Share as a fiscal mechanism to encourage exploration in the mining industry: An in-depth study of the Canadian Legislation for prospective implementation in South Africa
An element of great concern in the South African economy is the underwhelming amount of investment in mining exploration. The South African government through the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) formulated a strategy to combat the deterioration discerned in mining investment. The …
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Role players in the South African mining industry's perceptions of their contribution to the country's energy transition agenda
… global challenge. The recent flooding events in South Africa are a constant reminder that this cannot be business as usual. There is a global agreement that climate change is caused by the burning of fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. A global collaboration under the UN …
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The identification and evaluation of the causes of fatigue in the ferrochrome smelting environment
… 2010 after gaining sufficient critical mass of industry, government and academic influencers. Lately the need to manage fatigue has also been recognised in South Africa. In December 2014 the South African Government published a Guideline for the implementation of a Mandatory code of practice for …
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The effectiveness of codes of conduct of selected South African mining companies in regulating labour standards: window dressing or genuine regulatory instruments?
… and injustice are deeply rooted within the South African mining industry, and have been since at least the discovery of commercially viable diamonds in 1868, followed by gold in 1886. From the labour policies of the past, the effects of globalisation, and the dysfunctional labour …
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Employment equity transformation within various levels of management in selected South African mines
… employment equity (EE) transformation in the South African mining industry, particularly within middle and executive management levels. The number of black Africans in management positions remains low and more needs to be done to bring about the desired levels of representation. If meaningful …
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Gender equity and business leadership in the South African Mining sector
… remain under-represented in all aspects of the mining sector. Although scholarship has engaged with the challenges of women in the workplace across a wide range of contexts, it has not yet specifically addressed the challenges and possible opportunities in specific relation to women in business …
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Exploring the impact of trade union power struggles on the employment relationship in the South African mining sector
… research focused on the two key unions in the mining industry namely, The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU). The impact of power struggles has an influence on trust members has in their unions. The general objective of the study …
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Old masters and aspirations : the Randlords, art and South Africa
… from exploiting deposits of gold and diamonds in South Africa, using local labour. These mining magnates accumulated their wealth first in Kimberley in the 1870s and, later, in Johannesburg in the late 1880s. Thereafter, most of them moved to Britain, where they lived for the rest of their lives. …
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Water Quality Impact on Flotation Response: A Focus on Specific Ions and Temperature
… the need to recycle process water within the mining industry. This recycling however causes an accumulation of ions in the process water which may affect plant processes since processing routes are water-intensive. Seasonal temperature differences affect the water quality through variation of …
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Illuminating a neglected population: epidemiological and clinical features of silicosis and tuberculosis among former gold miners from Lesotho
… and together, are all global health concerns. Southern Africa, with its high HIV and TB prevalence and incidence, is the most affected region by these conditions. The large South African mining industry, especially gold mining, is known as the amplifier of this triple epidemic of silicosis, TB …
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Early-stage design and development of mine waste valorisation technologies with expert input: a case study of South African sulfide-enriched coal waste
Mining and minerals beneficiation typically result in the production of both valuable products and large bodies of waste, which are traditionally disposed of on land and carry environmental and social risks. Circular economy and resource efficiency trends have shifted the focus from disposal to …