Apr 14, 2014 back in the mid1970s when this writer first came to south africa to work, one of the things that seemed mandatory to do was to visit some of the countrys famous or infamous diamond and. Opportunity lost or light at the end of the tunnel report released in february 20. Discoveries of gold and diamonds in south africa exceeded those in any other part of the world, and more foreign capital had been invested in south africa than in the rest of africa combined. Mining 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg. The mineral revolution south africa by ph february 10, 2016, 11. A history of gold mining in south africa, ghana and tanzania. It represents a valuable and unique addition to the field by emphasizing african voices as well as recent developments in south africa, including analyses on the posttransition. Mining in south africa has been the main driving force behind the history and development of africa s most advanced and richest economy.
Mining in south africa has been the main driving force behind the history and development of africas most advanced and richest economy. South africa mining production 19812020 data 20212022. Following the union of south africas passage of a law in 19 prohibiting asian and other nonwhite immigrants and its elimination of the indenture system in 1917, temporary african contract laborers from neighboring countries became the dominant source of labor in the burgeoning mining industries. The diamond mines of south africa i gardner williams farlang. A very well researched books which lays bare the history of mining in south africa which now spans over 160 years. Antiapartheid protests continued as life for black south africans became more and more dire under apartheid.
On june 16, 1976, up to 10,000 black schoolchildren, inspired by new tenets of black. The standard bank of south africa was the first bank in johannesburg, arriving a month after the citys founding. Image afp image caption mining has been the driving force behind south africas economic development 1879 british defeat the zulus in natal. The demand for franchise rights for englishspeaking immigrants working on the new goldfields was the pretext britain used to go to war with the transvaal and orange free state in 1899. The diamond mines of south africa i gardner williams. One of the youngest of the worlds major cities, johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold. African mines handbook 12 months membership interact. Well organised charpters on year after year discoveries and development, and it brings us to understand the immense contribution of south africa s mining industry to its general indistrialization. To understand the extent of the bee obligations for south africas mining industry, regard must also be had to the implementation guidelines for the broadbased socioeconomic empowerment charter for the mining and minerals industry, 2018 guidelines, which the minister of mineral resources and energy minister published on 19 december 2018. The book comes at the right time when matters of african mining and.
Mining in south africa had an overall industry value of r 452. A change so unexpected and a development never known before were due to the discovery in 1886 of the greatest gold mines of all history, ancient and modern. The gold industry today employs some 100,000 people onefifth of what it. It is a followon from the state of mining in south africa.
Rio tinto is a mining and metals company operating in about 36 countries around the world products. It applies itself to issues such as economics, sociology, history, arts and culture and the logics of natural sciences. The gold industry today employs some 100,000 people onefifth of what it did at. From this side of the atlantic, it seems that the most comprehensive history of coal mining in the u. The book approaches mining from the perspectives of law, politics, archaeology, anthropology, african studies, geography, human.
It was the biggest increase in mining output since november 2017, as production rebounded for coal 2. This book reveals how the south african mining industry, abetted by a minority state, hid a pandemic of silicosis for almost a century, and. In 1980, mining provided 11% of employment opportunities in south africa. Mining and metallurgy in south africa download ebook pdf. The making of south africa provides a detailed understanding of all the forces that have shaped south africa to date. If this be true of the most famous and prolific of all diamond fields before the opening of the south african placers and mines, any delay in the revelation of the field in the heart of south africa may be easily understood. What are some books to read about the history of coal mining. Jade davenport has written a book called digging deep which is about the history of south africas great mining industry, published by. Mining in south africa began with chance discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867. The first recorded discovery of gold was to have been found on the banks of witwatersrand by jan gerrit bantjes in june 1886.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading digging deep. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Having documented the extraordinary rise of south africas mining industry over the last century and a half, it is a disappointing task for author of the book digging deep. In this section, the authors are less optimistic about the future of mining, given the. The history of coal mining in south africa is closely linked with the economic development of the country. This book is a pacesetter in the study of mining and the environment in africa from multidisciplinary and spatiotemporal perspectives. South africa is a mineralrich country and listed as the largest producers of platinum 1st, coal 3rd, gold 6th and diamonds 7th. In that year, south africas platinum mining industry employed some 164,5 people. The mineral revolution south africa how south africa. South africa election shines spotlight on minings decline. South africas mineral profile is large and diverse, with many opportunities for international and local. The author describes the diamond fields in these two articles.
Fanakalo is the lingua franca of the south african mining industry, spoken on a daily basis in the workplace. Wideranging views from multiple quarters rarely seem to intersect, placing emphasis on different questions without engaging in holistic debate. The book approaches mining from the perspectives of law, politics, archaeology, anthropology, african studies, geography, human ecology, sociology, history, economics and development. South african historian charles van onselen has again enlightened. Well organised charpters on year after year discoveries and development, and it brings us to understand the immense contribution of south africas mining industry to its general indistrialization. South african mining, coal, gold and base minerals. From 1886 until 1940 the story of south africa is the story of gold.
This popular economic history and collective biography concentrates on the. This book explains the wonderful legacy of the south african mining industry, a history that can provide many lessons for the future. A history of mining in south africa kindle edition by davenport, jade. Gencor ltd was a south african based mining company. Mining historian, columnist, journalist and author jade davenport will coincide the launch of her book, digging deep a history of mining in south africa, with the 2014 investing in african. Gencor has its origins as the general mining and finance corporation gmfc formed in johannesburg in december 1895. History of south africa key figures in south africas. This book compiles the indepth, background research that informed the publication boom and dislocation third world network africa, 2001. All about the kimberley diamond mine in south africa. Johannesburg, city, gauteng province, south africa, that is the countrys chief industrial and financial metropolis. A history of mining in south africa, jade davenport, to note that, as this concluding section is written in august 20, the once mighty and economydominating force is now but a shadow of its former self.
In the transvaal, the site of the gold discoveries, the white population expanded eightfold, while hundreds of thousands of africans sought work each year. In 1886, on the farm of langlaagte, the rapidly growing diamond industry was eclipsed by the discovery of gold. By the 1880s, the mines around kimberley produced around 95% of the world diamonds. Cambridge core african history the diamond mines of south africa by gardner f. Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of africa s most advanced and richest economy.
The contributors explore the role of mining in the development of mineral endowed economies, continentwide in africa. Diamond and gold discoveries played an imperative part in the development of the early south african history. What was the impact of the gold discoveries and of largescale mining. Large scale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867 by erasmus jacobs and the subsequent discovery and exploitation of the kimberley pipes a few years later. A survey of south african history from the formation of early human communities to the present. List of books and articles about south african history. Some of historys most famous diamonds have been discovered in and around south africa, such as the cullinan and eureka diamonds. Ernest oppenheimer and the economic development of southern africa cape town. Law, environment, society and politics in historical. Its role since 1923 as a primary source of energy has steered the. The history of coal mining in south africa afri coal. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. South africa is the worlds largest primary producer of platinum with a share of 75% of the global supply. South africa plays one of the most important roles in the history of diamonds as 65% of all diamonds have been mined from there.
Although gold, diamonds, platinum and coal are the most wellknown among the minerals and metals mined, south africa also hosts chrome, vanadium, titanium and a number of other lesser minerals. This page provides south africa mining production actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. The book contains an alphabetical list of gold mining company directors an example of the prospectuses included in the book. Phimister, history of mining in southern rhodesia to 1953 unpublished. Migration, land and minerals in the making of south africa.
A history of mining in south africa international mining. South africas mining industry employment by commodity 2019. We have taken a snapshot view of several mining regions across africa and share some of what is happening with regard to policy, infrastructure and funding. Coal has been an important commodity in south africa for many years and it is one of the oldest mining enterprises in the country. As of november 2019, there are 526 mines in south africa, all of them listed on africa mining iq. Jade davenport studied at the university of cape town and has an ma cum laude in historical studies. It was formed in 1980 after the merger of the general mining and finance corporation and the union corporation. Commercial coal mining commenced in the eastern cape near molteno in 1864. Sunset or sunrise is the first of its kind in south africa. May 06, 2019 in the 1980s, mining accounted for a fifth of south africas gross domestic product.
Culture and politics pearson 2004, second edition, 2012, coeditor with elaine mackinnon of places of encounter, time, place and connectivity in world history, volumes 1 and 2 westview, 2012 and coauthor of an introduction to global studies wileyblackwell, 2010 as well as numerous articles. Other articles where history of south africa is discussed. Feb 10, 2020 in that year, south africa s platinum mining industry employed some 164,5 people. Building on our long history of transparency and providing comprehensive disclosures over the tax and other payments we make to governments. Mining is south africas third largest business sector after agriculture and manufacturing contributing almost 10% to the countrys gdp. The future of mining in south africa is hotly contested. Smith, transactions of the mining institute of scotland, vol.
The book also illuminates the political and racial picture of south africa and. South africa is a top global producer of a diverse range of minerals, including gold, coal, platinum, palladium, manganese, titanium and uranium. At the current gold price more than half of the south african gold mining industry is marginal. Region by region across the continent, it provides country overviews and maps, along with. Download citation a history of gold mining in south africa, ghana and tanzania in this chapter elbra provides an. Fanakalo is also defined as a southern african pidgin language. It borders on the atlantic ocean in the west, on namibia in the northwest, on botswana and zimbabwe in the north, on mozambique and swaziland in the northeast, and on the indian ocean in the east and south.
The discovery of the witwatersrand goldfields in 1886 was a turning point in south africas history. Part 2 delves into the legacy of south africas mining history. This book aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into unifying conversations. Largescale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867 by erasmus jacobs and the subsequent discovery and exploitation of the kimberley pipes a few years later. The harsh reality of life under apartheid in south africa. Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of africas most advanced and richest economy. The mining industry is an important part of the south african economy, contributing 8. Click download or read online button to get mining and metallurgy in south africa book now. Anyone interested in johannesburgs mining history will find this section valuable. The discovery of diamonds in the late 1870s led to expansion of the mines in order to meet the growing demand for coal. Mackinnon, making of south africa, the, 2nd edition pearson. In the 1980s, mining accounted for a fifth of south africas gross domestic product. Parts of the company are now owned by gold fields and bhp. South africa, afrikaans suidafrika, officially republic of south africa, republic 2015 est.
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