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Contribution of mining to the SA Economy

Significance of mining to the development of the SA Economy

Factors that favour mining in SA

A case study of one of SA main minerals in relation to the above points.

Factors that hinder mining in SA

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Contribution of mining to the SA economy?

• South Africa remains a world leader and is famous for the abundance of mineral resources.

• Our country’s total reserves are estimated to be R20,3 trillion.

• We are believed to have the Worlds fifth largest mining sectorIn terms of GDP value.

CHAMBER OF MINES IN 2012

• Made up around 9,5% of our country’s GDP.• Creates 1 million jobs and employs 2,9% of the country’s

economically active population.• Provided for 30% of the country’s total export revenue. • Total sales of R302,2billion in 2010

Contribution of mining to the SA economy?

South African

economy

Largest contributor by value to black

economic empowerment(BEE)

South Africa holds largest reserves in

world

Job creation

possibilities

Investments (continuous

growth)

Foreign exchange earnings

Many different

industries benefit from

mining

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Contribution of mining to the SA Economy

Significance of mining to the development of the SA Economy

Factors that favour mining in SA

A case study of one of SA main minerals in relation to the above points.

Factors that hinder mining in SA

Significance of mining to the development of South Africa

Importance of mining to South

Africa

Mineral wealth

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Exports

Politics

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Infrastructure

BEE

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Labour

Technology

Taxes

Eskom

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Sasol

90% of S.A ‘s electricity is generated from coal. Much of our plastic and fuel is made from coal.

The mines pay very large taxes which helps the development of our country.

The dangers in the mines have been reduced due to advanced technology being created.

500 000 people work on the mines. With 8-10 dependents each.

Mines have founded South Africa’s infrastructure such as roads, railways and harbours.

The mines produce R224 billion in exports.

Significance of Mining to the development of SA

• The move from a simple agricultural economy to an economy driven by mining makes a country richer and more powerful.

• This enables it to provide more goods and services to its population. South Africa is now the most advanced country in Africa.

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Contribution of mining to the SA Economy

Significance of mining to the development of the SA Economy

Factors that favour mining in SA

A case study of one of SA main minerals in relation to the above points.

Factors that hinder mining in SA

Factors which favour mining in South Africa

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Contribution of mining to the SA Economy

Significance of mining to the development of the SA Economy

Factors that favour mining in SA

A case study of one of SA main minerals in relation to the above points.

Factors that hinder mining in SA

Factors that hinder mining in SA?

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Contribution of mining to the SA Economy

Significance of mining to the development of the SA Economy

Factors that favour mining in SA

A case study of one of SA main minerals in relation to the above points.

Factors that hinder mining in SA

Case study of coal mining

• Contribution to the economy: Coal makes an enormous contribution to SA, providing employment, paying wages and taxes and providing foreign exchange through its exports.Development of the economy:• Diamonds and gold got the

economy moving in the 19th century and kept it going in the 20th century but now it is up to coal and other minerals especially platinum that helps our progress

Case study of coal mining

Factors favouring coal mining: • Most of the coal is mined in Mpumalanga, close to the

economic powerhouse that is Gauteng. Electricity can be generated close to the consumers the coal seams are thick, horizontal and found close to the surface. Many of the mines are open-cast. All these factors reduce costs.

Factors hindering coal mining:• Pollution caused by mines and the burning of

coal is a serious problem. Acid mine drainage is another serious problem.