(PDF) Sand and Gravel Mining: Effects on …
For example, in Maine, USA, 34 active and former gravel pits cover 26% of the aquifer surface (Peckenham et al. 2009); in the Netherlands, 500 gravel pit lakes give this country the highest ...
The effects of sand mining on rural communities
resources in rural livelihoods. The study also exposes the impacts of sand mining on the livelihoods. It is important to note that there is lack of evidence on socio-economic impacts from mining sites on the Wild Coast of South Africa, therefore this study seeks to close that gap. 2 Materials and methods
Edmore Kori
An assessment of environmental impacts of sand and gravel mining in Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa ... biology, environment and chemistry. IACSIT …, 2012. 42: 2012: The occurrence of drought in mopani district municipality, South Africa: Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. N Nembilwi, H Chikoore, E Kori, RB Munyai, TC ...
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand …
Sand and gravel mining is largely unregulated by any legislation in South Africa. Therefore it is recommended that the government develops and implements policies and regulations designed to protect the environment around sand and …
The Unsustainable Use of Sand: Reporting on a Global …
Madyise, T. Case Studies of Environmental Impacts of Sand Mining and Gravel Extraction for Urban Development in Gaborone. Master's Thesis, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, 2013. [Google Scholar] Adu-Gyamfi, F. The Environmental Degradation Resulting from Illegal Sand Mining in Port St. Johns East. Cape.
Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic …
Too much mining of sand and gravel from streams destroys rivers. The effects of extensive sand mining on the river channel River bank erosion, bank slumping, and river channel lowering (Rastogi and Kumar, 2017; Sharma et al., 2022). Sand and gravel deposits in river environments are mostly taken from two places: (a)
(PDF) Guidelines for Sand Mining's Impact on Habitats
Impacts of sand mining / gravel EXTRACTION on riverine habitats AND BIOTA Extraction of alluvial material from within or near a streambed has a direct impact on the stream's physical …
Land Use and River Degradation Impact of Sand and …
However, the impacts of sand and gravel mining could also cause disturbances to ecological balance, since it is closely related to land use change and river degradation, besides causing conflicts in the miners, the government, and the private relationship. ... South Africa that the stagnant water in the excavation pits make a
Global sand and gravel extraction conflicts with half of UN …
"The impact that sand and gravel mining have on the environment, conflicts with goals linked to the natural dynamics of ecosystems. ... (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries ...
Madyise, T. (2013). Case Studies of Environmental Impacts …
Case Studies of Environmental Impacts of Sand Mining and Gravel Extraction for Urban Development in Gaborone (444 pp). Unpublished Master's Thesis, University of South Africa. has been cited by the following article:
Illegal Sand Mining: an Unsustainable Approach …
Tariro Madyise, Case Studies Of Environmental Impacts Of Sand Mining And Gravel Extraction For Urban Development In Gaborone, 1 SAU 15-134 (2013). ... An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining in Nzhelele valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa, 46 IPCBEE 3, 3-7(2012).
Case studies of environmental impacts of sand mining and gravel …
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Case studies of environmental impacts of sand mining and gravel extraction for urban development in Gabarone" by Tariro Madyise. ... Community Perceptions on Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining in Limpopo South Africa and the Implications on Corporate Social Responsibility. Pl Seloa Vm Ngole-Jeme. ...
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa Abstract: Sand and gravel mining refers to the actual process of removal of sand or gravel from a place of occurrence.
Land Use and River Degradation Impact of Sand and …
However, the impacts of sand and gravel mining could also cause disturbances to ecological balance, since it is closely related to land use change and river degradation, besides causing …
A Case Study: The Impact Of Alluvial Diamond Mining …
The case study focuses on the impacts of alluvial diamond mining operations on surface- and groundwater resources in the North West Province, South Africa. To recover diamonds from the sediments, the industry is currently focussing on using modern processing methods and a more clinical approach to increase the sustainability of mining ...
Land Degradation Associated with Illegal Sand Mining in …
The link between environmental concerns and sand mining in South Africa has remained a contentious issue and an under-researched field, despite the existence of literature indicating an increase in environmental awareness among some mining operations. ... [22] Bayram, A., Önsoy, H. (2015). Sand and gravel mining impact on the surface water ...
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along …
Sand mining policy in South Africa. A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, ... Lawal P.O, 2011, ' Effects of sand and gravel mining in minna emirate area of Nigeria on stakeholders ', Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (1), ...
Sand, gravel, and UN Sustainable Development Goals: Conflicts
Sand, gravel, and crushed stone (collectively referred to herein as aggregates) are the most in-demand materials on the planet in terms of volume. 1, 2 Together, they are a central foundation of our economies and integral to sectors such as construction, infrastructure, electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 3 The growing need to protect the world's …
The Impact of Sand Mining on the Fluvial Environment: Case …
The Impact of Sand Mining on the Fluvial Environment: Case Study of Nzhelele River in Limpopo Province, South Africa: SWEMP 2018—Selected Works January 2019 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99903-6_6
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along
Sand mining policy in South Africa. A regulatory system has been designed to govern all mining operations, including sand mining. Three main themes, namely mineral regulation, environmental regulation and land use planning regulation, can be discerned (Green 2012). ... Lawal, P.O., 2011, 'Effects of sand and gravel mining in minna emirate area ...
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining …
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SAND MINING, LAND DEGRADATION AND
ii DECLARATION I, Dineo Sarah Malebana declare that the dissertation titled "Sand mining, land degradation and rehabilitation in rural areas of South Africa: A case study of Mentz village" hereby submitted to the University of Limpopo, for the degree of Master of Development Studies in
CASE STUDIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF SAND …
through sand and gravel mining for construction of modern, attractive and durable structures. The study examined positive and negative environmental impacts of the continuous removal of river …
(PDF) An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and …
An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Sand and Gravel Mining In Nzhelele Valley, Limpopo Province, South Africa Edmore Kori and Humphrey Mathada Department of Geography and Geo-Information Sciences, University of Venda, Private Pag X5050, Limpopo Province, South Africa Abstract. Sand and gravel mining refers to the actual process of removal of sand or gravel from …
The environmental impacts of river sand mining
Ako et al. (2014) conducted a qualitative study assessing the impact of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria. They found concentrations of heavy metals such as lead, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, silver, copper and mercury in soil samples taken from mined locations that were (too) high. ... South Africa. Symposium on Environmental ...
A systematic review of the socio-economic impacts of mining in Africa
Research on the impacts of mining in Africa has long focused on the physical aspects of mining (i.e., the presence/abundance and or location of minerals), the environmental effects of mining (i.e., effects on air, water, soil, biodiversity, protected areas) and increasingly, health effects (see for example Brisbois et al., 2019).Research about the socio-economic …
(PDF) Impacts of Clay Mining Activities on Aquatic …
Impacts of Clay Mining Activities on Aquatic Ecosystems: A Critical Review ... mining a nd gravel extraction for urban development in Gaborone, Thesis, University of South Africa. 2. Mwangi S ...
AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF RIVER SAND MINING …
MacFarlane, M. and Mitchell, P. (2003). Scoping and Assessment of the Environmental and Social Impacts of River Mining in Jamaica.Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. Madyise, T., (2013). Case Studies of Environmental Impacts of Sand mining and Gravel Extraction for Urban Development in Gaborone. Pretoria: University of South Africa.
(PDF) Guidelines for Sand Mining's Impact on Habitats
Mining is of great importance to the South African economy. It should however be recognised that the processes of prospecting, extracting, concentrating, refining and transporting minerals have great potential for disrupting the natural environment
Study of Sand Mining and Related Environmental …
The laws that govern sand mining in South Africa should be simplified to a level that will enable these miners to understand. ... (1997) in a study on the effects of gravel mining on dams and river sys-tems. Instream sand mining alters the channel morphology directly resulting in erosion of river banks, channel incision, channel instability and ...