
Loadshedding threatens South Africa's platinum supply
South Africa mines roughly 70% of the world's platinum and about 40% of all palladium, according to Metals Focus. Both are mainly used in autocatalysts that cut auto emissions.

Environmental Impact of Platinum, Palladium, and …
World mine production of platinum and palladium in 2018 (U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, February 2019) ... Environmental Health Problems Due to Air Pollution Exposure: A Case Study of Respiratory and Associated Morbidities Among Traffic Police Personnel in Aurangabad City of Maharashtra ...

The environmental costs of platinum–PGM mining and …
This paper compiles and analyses a range of data on PGM mining. It synthesizes a unique combination of data which relates typical production aspects such as ore grade and scale with sustainability aspects such as greenhouse, energy and water …

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT …
NAME OF APPLICANT: Anglo American Platinum Limited (AAP) – Mogalakwena Mine TEL NO: 015 418 2000 FAX NO: 086 776 3656 POSTAL ADDRESS: Anglo American Platinum Ltd, Mogalakwena Mine, Private Bag X2463, Mokopane, 0600 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Sandsloot Farm, N11 Groblers Bridge Road, Mokopane FILE REFERENCE …

Industrial demand for platinum rises to record high
During 2023, platinum has benefited from stellar industrial demand reaching a record level, with 2024 heading for the third-highest industrial demand spot. Today's publication of the platinum ...

The Environmental Costs of Platinum-PGM Mining: An …
This paper presents a detailed review of the platinum-PGM industry and major environmental costs such as water, energy and greenhouse emissions.

Platinum-group metals greening the future: An interview …
Platinum-group metals are important minerals in the energy transition because of their role in green-hydrogen production. As the world's largest refiner of …

Environment – Anglo American Platinum
Certified environmental management systems that are compliant with the ISO14001:2004 standard are entrenched at all our managed operations. ... Especially in our underground mining operations, more energy is needed to produce each ounce of product as mines get deeper and older. So, we are likely to face naturally increasing energy intensity ...

Addressing the Environmental Challenges in Platinum Mining
Platinum mining plays a significant role in various industries, from jewelry to automotive and electronics. However, this lucrative industry also presents numerous environmental challenges that need to be addressed. Understanding these challenges is crucial for the sustainable future of platinum mining. This article will provide an overview of platinum …

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H1 2024 results. Sibanye-Stillwater invites you to a review of the Group operating and financial results for the six-months ended 30 June 2024 (H1 2024), which will be presented virtually via webcast and conference call on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 14h00 ()/13h00 (GMT)/08h00 (EST)/06h00 (MT)

Platinum Group Element Pollution is a Growing Concern in …
There is a significant body of published information on environmental PGE contamination for America and Europe, with relatively few studies in countries with growing economies …

UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN …
Platinum 2012 177 M. Karsten, L. Mackay UNDERGROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN DEEP PLATINUM MINING AND SOME SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS M. Karsten BBE Consulting L. Mackay Impala Platinum Ltd Abstract Platinum mines in the Bushveld Complex are located in areas with a high geothermal gradient.

Identify the stakeholders of The Lonmin Platinum mine …
Identify the stakeholders of The Lonmin Platinum mine company based on the case study. Please remember that stakeholders can be a group or individuals. (10) 2.2 Indicate whether each of the stakeholders is a political, environmental, social, technological, economic or legal (PESTEL) stakeholder.

Pilanesberg Platinum Mine: Crushing its targets
There are expansion plans to extend the opencast operations with underground mining also a potential outcome for the future of the mine. "Despite a difficult platinum price environment, and a geologically complex ore body, we have continued to perform," Badenhorst states. "2018 in particular was an exceptional year, both in terms …

(PDF) Mining and Community in the South African Platinum …
It took this tragedy to focus the world's attention on the intersection between the mines and the community in the South African platinum belt. It is now nearly a decade since the Marikana massacre.

Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Mining inBotswana…
The overall aim of the paper+ is to examine the operations of the Copper-Nickel Mine in Selebi-Phikwe and assess its socio-economic and environmental impacts. The specific objectives are to assess the socio-economic impacts of the mine on the local people and examine its environmental effects on soil, water resources, vegetation cover and air …

Platinum
Environment. Environmental resources; Health. Addressing Covid-19 in the mining industry; ... The mines on this geological structure have for many years produced more than 75% of the world's output. Since World War 2, platinum mine production has grown continuously in response to new applications being developed for the metals. A …

The Effects of Platinum Mining on the Environment from a …
Environmental pressure from mining activities such as those from the platinum sector occurs through the fine-grounded slurry from the processing plants, with its associated extracting chemicals that reach the tailings disposal facility (TDF). It is important that the effects of these activities on the environment are examined, especially in South …

Climate-positive, high-tech metals are polluting Earth, but …
Mines use gigantic quantities of fresh water; can drive large-scale land-use change; and pollute air, soil and water — threatening biodiversity. TCEs may also …

Global trends and environmental issues in nickel mining: …
Platinum group metal (PGM) mines with Ni–Cu as by-products; grades based on 50% extraction (no ore grade data available for milling). Table 2. Nickel laterite mines, processing configuration and companies (2008 data). Project, country ... Environmental issues, however, remain a critical ongoing challenge for the Sudbury …

Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment …
A 33-year study has shown no reduction in the proportion of miners coming to autopsy with pathologic evidence of silicosis. 10 In addition to silicosis in gold and platinum mines due to exposure to silica, 11 there is coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) among coal mine workers 12 and asbestosis among workers and individuals who live in …

Life cycle sustainability assessment of the platinum supply …
LCA focuses on platinum mining and metallurgy and considers three aspects: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (E-LCA), Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), …

Nickel and the environment
Nickel is the 24 th most abundant element in the earth's crust and can be found in the air, soil, sediments and water. Nickel and nickel-containing materials play an important role in the technologies and applications that are helping achieve key environmental policy objectives, such as reducing carbon emissions.

oa The Environmental Profile of Platinum Group Metals
The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) carried out the first ever industry-wide life cycle assessment on platinum group metals (pgms) which included data from a majority of the industry in both primary and secondary production, as well as one major application of pgms, i.e. their use in a car exhaust catalyst. The results, discussed …

Current trends in addressing environmental and social risks …
Mining activities have always raised environmental and social concerns due to their impact on natural resources and people. During the last decade, the stakeholder base expected to respond to these sustainability concerns has broadened from directly involved parties to a range of indirect stakeholders along the downstream …

Environmental Risks of Mining
Environmental issues with heap leaching are centered on the failure to keep process solutions within the heap leaching circuit. Release of toxic heap leaching fluids into the environment can affect the health of both the surrounding ecosystem and human population (Reichardt, 2008).

(PDF) CHALLENGES OF SOLID WASTE SEGREGATION AT UNKI PLATINUM MINE …
Despite the efforts of Unki Platinum Mine in environmental management participation in solid waste segregation at Unki Platinum Mine is still limited. ... There is a need to recognize the issues ...

The Environmental Costs of Platinum-PGM Mining: An …
relocation and compensation issues. This paper presents a detailed review of the platinum-PGM industry and major environmental costs such as water, energy and greenhouse emissions. The relationships between production statistics and environmental or 'sustainability metrics' are then investigated with a view to

Can we mitigate environmental impacts from mining?
Material adapted from: Hudson, T.L, Fox, F.D., and Plumlee, G.S. 1999. Metal Mining and the Environment, p. 11,41-46. Published by the American Geosciences Institute Environmental Awareness Series. Click here to download the full handbook. The major potential environmental impacts associated with mining and associated mineral …

Do We Take Minerals For Granted? | U.S. Geological Survey
The MRP has also provided expertise to assist with the identification of possible mine-related environmental issues in the Philippines. Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details. ... Platinum-group metals are essential components of pollution control systems (catalytic converters) in both gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, where they ...