For any industry to be successful, its production needs must be met while the highest safety standards are maintained. Mining accidents and their subsequent fatalities have enormous social and economic consequences. The ...

South Africa has many abandoned mines which seriously affect the environment and the livelihood of the host communities. The lack of in-depth knowledge of the problems of these mines, limited resources for their rehabilitation, ...

Mining has a potential to provide sustainable economic and social benefits to communities and the regions in which mining companies operate. However, many mines have been abandoned and/or improperly closed which has lasting ...

Mining has been one of the most significant contributors to South Africa's social and economic progress. South Africa is endowered with a diverse of minerals and mining activities are driven by large corporations and ...

Solar energy development is experiencing significant growth due to national interest in increasing energy efficiency, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, increasing domestic energy production, and curbing greenhouse gas ...