Mining in South Africa (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Mining as economic activity type
Mining as economic activity type
Primary economic activity
Two main mining methods in SA
Two main mining methods in SA
Open cast (surface) & shaft (underground)
Mineral resources in SA
Mineral resources in SA
Abundant & valuable, can be exported
Labour force advantage in SA mining
Labour force advantage in SA mining
Many local unskilled workers keep costs low
Infrastructure supporting mining
Infrastructure supporting mining
Roads, railways, electrical supply
Critical safety challenge underground
Critical safety challenge underground
Tunnel roof collapses
Water problems hindering SA mining
Water problems hindering SA mining
Shortages & underground flooding
Mining's role in unemployment
Mining's role in unemployment
Provides jobs, reduces unemployment
Benefit of mineral exports to SA
Benefit of mineral exports to SA
Earns foreign currency
Chemical leaching environmental impact
Chemical leaching environmental impact
Water & land pollution