Mining Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss mining in SA
A
GDP contribution declined due to other sectors
1000000 jobs, 19.4 GDP
2
Q
What is the significance of mining in SA
A
Led to establishment of JSE
development of sectors and infrastructure
3
Q
What are factors favoring mining
A
Large deposits Cheap labour Surface minerals Government positively involved Many investments
4
Q
What are factors hindering mining
A
Labour problems and strikes Nationalization idea Flooding and drought Environment damage Transport costs
5
Q
What mining is common in SA
A
Gold
Manganese
Chromium
Platinum group minerals
