Human, environmental costs of sand, gravel mining overlooked — study
Most of the demand for these products comes from Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa and China, with the latter dominating the growth in demand for cement alone — a proxy for aggregate usage ...
The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining
The primary objective of this research was to analyze land evolution in coastal settlement areas vulnerable to disasters, with an emphasis on the impact of …
The environmental impacts and sustainable pathways of the …
a–c show the comparative results of the global average environmental impacts of mining one ton of rough ... South Africa's diamond mining GHG emissions are projected to be 1.15 Mt by 2080 ...
Drivers and effects of construction-sand mining in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sand mining in the Nzhelele River in South Africa is taking place in close proximity to local communities, ... Oke S.A., Essien B.I., Idris F.N., Umar A.N., and Ahmed A.A.. 2014. "Environmental effects of sand and gravel mining on land and soil in Luku, Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria." 10.12691/jgg-2-2-1. Google Scholar. Aliu et ...
Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic …
Too much mining of sand and gravel from streams destroys rivers. The effects of extensive sand mining on the river channel River bank erosion, bank slumping, and river channel lowering (Rastogi and Kumar, 2017; Sharma et al., 2022). Sand and gravel deposits in river environments are mostly taken from two places: (a) Active …
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along …
Sand mining risks and associated impacts. Most sand mining impacts are associated with the removal of substratum material, alteration of the bottom topography, sediment …
Drivers and effects of construction-sand mining in Sub …
A 2017 study from the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa showed that soil erosion and landslides were among the most common impacts of sand mining on the …
Effects of Sand/Gravel Mining in Minna Emirate Area of …
The paper examined sand and gravel mining activities both on land and the rivers as a business venture in Minna emirate council of Niger state, Nigeria. It identified various stakeholders in this business as: the landlords of the quarries, the local government authorities and the miners among others. It further looked at what each stakeholder …
Impacts of mining on water resources in South Africa: …
Impacts of mining on water resources in South Africa: A review George M. Ochieng1*, Ephrahim S. Seanego1 and Onyeka I. Nkwonta2 1Department of Civil Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag x680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. ... South Africa has a long history of mining and has limited
The physical and environmental impacts of sand mining
The aim of the study was to assess the consequences of sand mining activities on soil erosion, vegetation clearance and landslide levels in the O.R. Tambo district. The study setting included Mngazi, Chwebeni and Coffee Bay sand mining sites. Soil erosion was defined by donga width and donga depth. Landslides constitute a form …
Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Aggregate Production in
The production of aggregate for the infrastructural development of the country has been increasing for the last three decades due to the high urbanization rates in the main cities of the country and the ever-growing demand for basic infrastructural facilities. The environmental impact of both fine and coarse aggregate production is now …
Mining industry in South Africa
Since then, the mining industry has become hugely important to the country, contributing roughly 202 billion South African Rand (roughly 10.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to South Africa's ...
[PDF] An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and …
Using environmental impact assessment guidelines, a host of environmental aspects were identified along Nzhelele valley, Limpopo Province of South Africa. These aspects …
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.
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land …
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land and Soil in Luku, Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria . × ... Limpopo Province, South Africa [4], where there is an increase in demand for sand and gravel for construction purposes. The extraction of sand and gravel from river, stream terraces, floodplain and channels, conflicted ...
(PDF) The impact of artisanal mining on rehabilitation efforts …
Artisanal mining at the Sutherland goldfield: (a) Fine gravel digging operations, (b) hazardous excavation at Louis Moore Mine, (c) the impact of excavations on trees around New Union Mine, (d) an ...
The effects of policy on mining in South Africa
Eunomix has completed an independent empirical analysis of the impact mineral policy has had on the performance and socioeconomic contribution on the mining sector in South Africa over the past 20 years. The report outlines how mineral policies drive the operational, performance and investment decisions of mining producers.
Study of Sand Mining and Related Environmental …
The laws that govern sand mining in South Africa should be simplified to a level that will enable these miners to understand. ... (1997) in a study on the effects of gravel mining on dams and river sys-tems. Instream sand mining alters the channel morphology directly resulting in erosion of river banks, channel incision, channel instability and ...
Diamond diggers in South Africa's deserted mines break …
A diamond miner hauls up a bucket of gravel at an illegal mining site in South Africa's Northern Cape Province. ... the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of living, as ...
Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining …
Perceptions of communities about mining and its impacts influence their relationship with mining companies in their vicinity. This study investigated the perceptions of communities on ...
(PDF) The Impacts of Sand Mining on Water Quality: A South …
The impact of sand mining on water quality was determined by comparing turbidity, pH, electr ical conductivity, and temperature in three sampling sites (upstream, …
The Impact of Sand Mining on the Fluvial Environment: Case …
Due to the large demand for sand in South Africa, illegal sand mining is increasing at a high rate. Although illegal sand mining occurred in small-scale areas, the rate of sand …
Environmental Impact of River Bed Mining-A Review
South Africa. Nzhel. ele Valley, Limpopo . province . Sand and Gravel . ... Impact of mining gravel from u rban stream bed s in the Sou thwestern . United States. Geology, 1974; 2: 171-174.
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An assessment of environmental impacts of sand and gravel mining in Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa ... biology, environment and chemistry. IACSIT …, 2012. 40: 2012: The occurrence of drought in mopani district municipality, South Africa: Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. N Nembilwi, H Chikoore, E Kori, RB Munyai, TC ...
(PDF) Sand and Gravel Mining: Effects on Ground Water Resources …
For example, in Maine, USA, 34 active and former gravel pits cover 26% of the aquifer surface (Peckenham et al. 2009); in the Netherlands, 500 gravel pit lakes give this country the highest ...
Illegal Sand Mining: an Unsustainable Approach …
Tariro Madyise, Case Studies Of Environmental Impacts Of Sand Mining And Gravel Extraction For Urban Development In Gaborone, 1 SAU 15-134 (2013). ... An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining in Nzhelele valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa, 46 IPCBEE 3, 3-7(2012).
Sand and Gravel Companies in South Africa | Sand Online
Abundant Natural Resources: South Africa boasts a wealth of natural resources, and its sand and gravel deposits are no exception. This abundance has made the country a key player in the global construction materials market. Economic Impact: The sand and gravel industry in South Africa significantly contributes to the nation's …
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Africa. At the same time, mining has resulted in major impacts, both environmental and social, that have not been fully recognised or dealt with. While South Africa now has a legal framework that instructs the mining industry on "what" to do to minimise environmental impacts from mining activities – the Department of Mineral and Energy's
The physical and environmental impacts of …
Effects of sand/gravel mining in Minna emirate area. ... Although there has been significant global recognition of the South African disaster management legislation and the policy framework, its ...
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along …
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 and gravel mining in minna emirate area of Nigeria on stakeholders ', Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (1), ...