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Towards a sustainable artisanal gold mining sector in South Africa: Proposed developmental initiatives
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3056-2069
Abstract South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) of 2002 addresses the socio-economic injustices of the post-Apartheid (after 1994) era. Additionally, the Act stipulates that a mining permit or licence is required to mine lawfully. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities that occur without a mining permit, therefore, are illegal and criminalised. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa recently released the draft Artisanal and Small-Scale mining policy for implementation in March 2022. The announcement of this policy is the first step in formalising the artisanal mining sector in South Africa. Yet, formalisation strategies often fail in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of Africa. Consequently, the artisanal mining sector continues to operate informally or, in many cases, in an illegal setting. This paper argues that efforts should be directed toward addressing the sector's challenges, and the formalisation process ought to be viewed as an ongoing process. This article outlines developmental initiatives that industry players can apply to support the sector's challenges as part of a formalisation strategy. Ultimately, this will create opportunities where historically disadvantaged people can benefit from South Africa's mineral resources.
Highlights Developing the artisanal mining sector could provide wider socio-economic opportunities. Zama Zama mining, if supported, could contribute to sustainable development in South Africa. Criminilaisng and policing the artisanal mining sector is counterproductive and unsustainable.
Towards a sustainable artisanal gold mining sector in South Africa: Proposed developmental initiatives
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3056-2069
Abstract South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) of 2002 addresses the socio-economic injustices of the post-Apartheid (after 1994) era. Additionally, the Act stipulates that a mining permit or licence is required to mine lawfully. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities that occur without a mining permit, therefore, are illegal and criminalised. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa recently released the draft Artisanal and Small-Scale mining policy for implementation in March 2022. The announcement of this policy is the first step in formalising the artisanal mining sector in South Africa. Yet, formalisation strategies often fail in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of Africa. Consequently, the artisanal mining sector continues to operate informally or, in many cases, in an illegal setting. This paper argues that efforts should be directed toward addressing the sector's challenges, and the formalisation process ought to be viewed as an ongoing process. This article outlines developmental initiatives that industry players can apply to support the sector's challenges as part of a formalisation strategy. Ultimately, this will create opportunities where historically disadvantaged people can benefit from South Africa's mineral resources.
Highlights Developing the artisanal mining sector could provide wider socio-economic opportunities. Zama Zama mining, if supported, could contribute to sustainable development in South Africa. Criminilaisng and policing the artisanal mining sector is counterproductive and unsustainable.
Towards a sustainable artisanal gold mining sector in South Africa: Proposed developmental initiatives
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3056-2069
Abstract South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) of 2002 addresses the socio-economic injustices of the post-Apartheid (after 1994) era. Additionally, the Act stipulates that a mining permit or licence is required to mine lawfully. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities that occur without a mining permit, therefore, are illegal and criminalised. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa recently released the draft Artisanal and Small-Scale mining policy for implementation in March 2022. The announcement of this policy is the first step in formalising the artisanal mining sector in South Africa. Yet, formalisation strategies often fail in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of Africa. Consequently, the artisanal mining sector continues to operate informally or, in many cases, in an illegal setting. This paper argues that efforts should be directed toward addressing the sector's challenges, and the formalisation process ought to be viewed as an ongoing process. This article outlines developmental initiatives that industry players can apply to support the sector's challenges as part of a formalisation strategy. Ultimately, this will create opportunities where historically disadvantaged people can benefit from South Africa's mineral resources.
Highlights Developing the artisanal mining sector could provide wider socio-economic opportunities. Zama Zama mining, if supported, could contribute to sustainable development in South Africa. Criminilaisng and policing the artisanal mining sector is counterproductive and unsustainable.
Towards a sustainable artisanal gold mining sector in South Africa: Proposed developmental initiatives
Bester, Vidette (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 97 ; 375-384
2022-12-18
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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