Mining wastewater treatment technologies and resource …
— The mining industry contributes significantly to the world's economy. Mining resources are utilized for different purposes, including ornaments, jewellery, cable wires, building purposes, vehicles, electricity production, high-tech applications, etc. [1, 2].The process of mining and purification of mineral resources requires high volumes of water, …
How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International Institute …
— Paragraph 46 of the JPOI called on governments to: (a) support efforts to address the environmental, economic, health, and social impacts and benefits of mining, minerals, and metals, including workers' health and safety; (b) enhance the participation of stakeholders to play an active role throughout the life cycles of mining operations ...
Large igneous phosphate resource in Norway …
— Phosphate rock is used to produce yellow phosphorous, also known as P4, through a furnace process and, further downstream, phosphorous chemicals used in agriculture, mining, and aviation, in ...
Africa's only woman-owned phosphate mine at advanced
— The world's only woman-owned phosphate mine, the Zandheuvel phosphate mine in South Africa's Saldanha Bay, is at a very advanced stage of completing its bankable feasibility study (BFS), with ...
Reports
Assessing the desirability of marine phosphate mining amongst strategies for a sustainable supply of phosphates. August 2016. Valuing the socio-economic contribution of fisheries and other marine uses in South Africa. August 2016. Brief overview of potential ecosystem impacts of marine phosphate mining in the Western Cape, South Africa. August 2016
An extractive bioeconomy? Phosphate mining, fertilizer …
— Phosphate rock as a low-cost bulk commodity (1945–2000) The commodity chain of phosphate fertilizer starts with the extraction of phosphate rock, typically in large open-pit mines. The raw material is transported from the mine into industrial plants where phosphoric acid Footnote 5 is produced in a chemical process by adding sulfuric acid.
Brief Overview of Potential Ecosystem Impacts of …
In this report, the potential effects of marine phosphate (or any similar bulk sediment) mining operations on marine ecosystems in the Western Cape province of South Africa are outlined. The report was prompted by the application of Green Flash Trading (Pty) Ltd for a licence to prospect for phosphates and other minerals
Phosphate
Defined impact mining proposal (MP) eTool; ... Phosphate ore in South Australia was discovered at Clinton on Yorke Peninsula in 1899. Subsequently some 90 deposits and occurrences have been identified. ... South Australian rock phosphate deposits. Mining Review, Adelaide, 114:22-30. Lockhart Jack, R., 1919. The phosphate deposits of South ...
THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN …
— MINING AND PEOPLE: THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY AND LIVING STANDARDS. ... among them phosphate products and coal. When mines die, towns do as well. Perhaps the most striking example is Welkom, established by Anglo American to meet the needs of its Free State mines. In its heyday …
ASSESSING THE DESIRABILITY OF MARINE PHOSPHATE …
marine phosphate in South Africa's marine environment; offshore of West Coast and off Mossel Bay, within the Outeniqua Basin. There is very limited knowledge of the impacts …
Understanding phosphorus: global challenges and …
— Explore the environmental impact of phosphorus and learn about global initiatives addressing its ... Phosphate rock is the main source of easily accessible phosphorus for manufacturing synthetic fertilizer …
Phosphate mining pollution in southern Tunisia: …
— The present study tends to close this gap of knowledge by introducing new data based on cross-sectional surveys operated through two steps, a specific questionnaire at local hospitals involving mainly cancer patients (n = 315) and a general s questionnaire concerning firstly the population of Gafsa region and secondly its …
Potential radiological impact of the phosphate industry in South Africa
— The concentrations were similar to values reported in other studies in South Africa (Table 2). In phosphate rock the concentration of 238 U ranged from 122 to 137 with an average of 130 ± 7 Bq kg −1. This concentration was at the lower end of the worldwide ... the effects of phosphate mining on rhizosphere soil fungi in surrounding crops ...
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
FOSKOR: Proudly South African Phosphate Production
The group's core activities are the mining of phosphate rock and the production of phosphoric acid and phosphate-based fertilisers; Foskor mines and beneficiates phosphate rock at Phalaborwa in South Africa's Limpopo Province, from which it is carried by rail to the production facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Global phosphorus supply chain dynamics: Assessing …
— Climate impact from mining and processing phosphate will double between 2000 and 2050. Waste management is becoming a major challenge in the phosphate …
Marine phosphate mining
South African context Marine phosphate mining . Green Flash Trading 251 (Pty) Ltd Prospecting right number: WC 30/5/1/1/2/10023 PR ... impacts of marine phosphate mining in South Africa? Prior to the Green Flash Trading prospecting rights being granted, WWF-SA commissioned a report
What is the impact of the phosphate industry on the South African …
— The phosphate industry plays a significant role in South Africa, particularly in the mining and agricultural sectors. Here are some key points regarding its impact: Contribution to GDP: The ...
Harmful mining activities, environmental impacts and effects …
— Some of these damages in sub-Saharan Africa include abandoned pits and shafts in artisanal mining areas in West Africa, dumps from previous mining activities in South Africa, pollution of ground ...
Elandsfontein
— Elandsfontein hosts South Africa's second-largest phosphate deposit. It is well understood and importantly, has low cadmium and other heavy metal content often found in sedimentary phosphate deposits, …
Fact sheets
Specific information on the status of marine phosphate mining in South Africa, alongside information on potential socio-economic and environmental risks and impacts if mining …
Brief Overview of Potential Ecosystem Impacts of Marine Phosphate
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Marine Phosphate Mining in Namibia: The Truth of the …
have been recorded elsewhere from the Namibian and/or South African west coast". Photographic gallery of some of the common polychaetes, molluscs and crustaceans: Wh d d iWhen dredging portions are ... Scale of environmental impact of phosphate mining vs fishing - put into perspective Phosphate Mining Fishing 1) Footprint ~4km2 33000km2 ...
[PDF] Phosphate in South Africa
SYNOPSIS This paper reviews the geology, history, current beneficiation practices, uses, marketing, and future outlook of phosphate in South Africa. The vastness of the reserves, and the industry's efficiency and competitiveness in world terms, are highlighted. SAMEVATTING Hierdie referaat gee 'n oorsig oor die geologie, geskiedenis, huidige …
ARME seeks to rebuild South Africa's promising phosphate …
— Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) has secured a mining right for its Zandheuvel phosphate mine, in Saldanha Bay, and CEO and founder Adelaide Ruiters hopes to revive competences in ...
Environmental and socio-economic impacts
Marine phosphate mining will likely have considerable detrimental impact on tourism, particularly coastal and marine tourism. Bulk marine sediment mining requires additional coastal developments that have associated …
Phosphate Mining Firms Set Sights on Southern Africa's …
— Mining opponents also worry offshore mining would negatively impact food production and economic growth. Several thousand subsistence farmers live along South Africa's coast, and the country's large-scale fishing industry produces around 600,000 metric tonnes of catch per year.
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of …
— Mining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country's economy, with ...
New central African phosphate development on the horizon
— Once complete, the plant will upgrade the phosphate rock to a >31% P 2 O 5 (phosphorous pentoxide) product of which circa 300 000 tpa of material will be sold to South Africa's Foskor. The company is also hoping to include additional sales contracts with other industry stakeholders including Keytrade, a Swiss fertiliser and fertiliser ...
Elandsfontein Phosphate Project, Western Cape Province, …
The Elandsfontein phosphate projectis located near Hopefield in the Western Cape province, 100km north of Cape Town. The Port of Saldanha Bay is located 43km away from the project site. The geology is characterised by the outcrops of Cambrian/Neoproterozoic granites of the Cape Suite. It also includes sediments …
South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating Challenges …
— The year 2023 proved to be an exceptionally demanding period for the global mining industry, with South Africa facing multifaceted and far-reaching challenges. These challenges have pushed the sector into a state of crisis-mode management, which has become the norm in the management of South African mines.
Fact sheets
Marine phosphate mining – South African context. Specific information on the status of marine phosphate mining in South Africa, alongside information on potential socio-economic and environmental risks and impacts if mining were to proceed in these areas. Seabed mining a global threat to our oceans – International context