Sand mining is a common practice in many rivers and floodplains across South Africa. The demand for sand is escalating at an alarming rate as a result of ever-increasing building …
Natural sand from estuary and coastal land is one of South Africa’s most valuable resources. However, there has recently been a drastic increase in uncontrolled and unauthorised sand …
Sand mining and its associated activities serves as a source of livelihoods for entire communities whilst on the other hand it can trigger conflicts and violation of human rights. This study is …
The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of especially rural communities. Indirect impacts may include food …
Sand mining policy in South Africa. A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, Lawal P.O, 2011, ‘Effects of sand …
2.1 Introduction 12 2.2 Sand mining and gravel extraction in the world 13 2.3 Sand and gravel mining in Africa 17 vi 2.4 Positive environmental impacts of sand and gravel mining worldwide …
The lack of adequate information on the environmental impacts of sand and gravel extraction is a major challenge to regulatory effort in many developing countries. This study highlights the environmental impacts of sand and gravel …
820· Sand, gravel, and crushed stone (collectively referred to herein as aggregates) are the most in-demand materials on the planet in terms of volume. 1, 2 Together, they are a …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa . Edmore Kori and Humphrey Mathada. Department of Geography and …
Unscientific mining has led to degradation accompanied by subsistence and consequential mine fires, severe ecological imbalance around mining areas (Saviour, 2012). The practice is …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa . Edmore Kori and Humphrey Mathada. Department of Geography and …
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2017630· Lu et al. [15] investigated sand and gravel mining in the upstream of the Yangtze River and its effects on the three gorge reservoirs, and analyzed the effects of sand …
2024221· Ore gravel recovered, washed and ready for sifting by artisanal miners at Baken. impacts efficiency and reduces confidence to invest in the sector. “It’s a relatively small …
Using environmental impact assessment guidelines, a host of environmental aspects were identified along Nzhelele valley, Limpopo Province of South …
201974· Consequently, decisions relating to what actions should or should not be taken to limit environmental concerns associated with sand mining operations in South Africa are not …
2025416· Data from the HSRC’s – South African National Survey on Research and Experimental Development (R&D Survey) show that mining companies spent R645.9 …
620· The link between environmental concerns and sand mining in South Africa has remained a contentious issue and an under-researched field, despite the existence of literature …
Mining is of great importance to the South African economy. It should however be recognised that the processes of prospecting, extracting, concentrating, refining and transporting minerals …
2016126· This study assessed the impacts of sand mining activities in Zanzibar by using geospatial technology, focusing on three villages in the North ''B'' district of Unguja: Donge …
412· EIAs assess the potential environmental impacts of mining activities and propose mitigation measures to minimize or eliminate these impacts. The MHSA sets out …
620· The link between environmental concerns and sand mining in South Africa has remained a contentious issue and an under-researched field, despite the existence of literature …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa Abstract: Sand and gravel mining refers to the actual process of …
1228· limiting factor for such studies on South Africa. 3. SIGNIFICANCE OF SAND MINING IN RURAL AREAS IN SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT Results from the present …
201974· Sand mining policy in South Africa. A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, namely mineral …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa Abstract: Sand and gravel mining refers to the actual process of …