Mining in south african history books

Mining in south africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of africas most advanced and richest economy. South african mining, coal, gold and base minerals snippet view 2001. A history of mining in south africa kindle edition by jade davenport. A perspective on the south african mining industry in the. The future of mining in south africa is hotly contested. Munger pdf at caltech south africa today, with an account of modern rhodesia, by hamilton fyfe multiple formats at south africa at war ca. Discover librarianselected research resources on south african history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. 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. In 1867, the first diamond was discovered in hopetown, after which diamond mines were established in. The author describes the diamond fields in these two articles. The contributors explore the role of mining in the development of mineral endowed economies, continentwide in africa. The south african industry, however, faces particular challenges arising in part from the particular history of its development under the apartheid system. The mining industry is an important part of the south african economy, contributing 8. Wideranging views from multiple quarters rarely seem to intersect, placing emphasis on different questions without engaging in holistic debate.

Uptodate international research is woven into a readable narrative history that makes. Africans had aligned themselves with the british during this war, in the vain hope that after peace was signed they would be given. Mining in south africa began with chance discovery of a diamond on the banks of the orange river in 1867. List of books and articles about south african history online. List of books and articles about mining history online.

South african mining industry employment by commodity 2019. Bringing history and geography together, this is a large coffeetablesized book filled with archival and contemporary images, telling the story of. Previously the history of womens political organization, their struggle for freedom from oppression, for community rights and, importantly, for gender equality, was largely ignored in history texts. Johannesburgs large gold deposits that ran for miles underground ensured the little mining town mushroomed into a leviathan. This popular economic history and collective biography concentrates on the achievements of. This book explains the wonderful legacy of the south african mining industry, a history that can provide many lessons for the future. Aug 16, 2012 south africa is a world leader in mining.

In the new history of south africa, 31 of south africas foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to the story of this country. This book aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into unifying conversations. 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. This book is the first economic history of south africa in over sixty years. The breadth of coverage of mining in general in south africa sacrificed depth in this history. It benefits mostly elite whites to the exclusion of the black majority who suffer most from the harmful effects such as environmental degradation and poor health. This unique collection of essays covers an impressive array of interrelated yet heretofore overlooked. Migrant labour remained a fundamental aspect of the south african mining industry, which employed half a million mostly black miners. May 06, 2019 mining was the original powerhouse of south africas economy, even as it fed its sharp inequality. The chapter begins with an overview of african gold mining, its relative importance to the global economy and developing african countries and concludes with an in depth discussion of each country. References five greening south african mining through the fourth industrial revolutionthe fourth. In 1980, mining provided 11% of employment opportunities in south africa.

All about the kimberley diamond mine in south africa. However, according to south african history online, these were minor reefs and credit for the discovery of the main reef on langlaagte farm went to australian george harrison in july 1886. Mining is a major economic activity in south africa. Readers digest illustrated history of south africa. The golden crown versus 100 years of mining the heritage portal. The research aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into unifying conversations about the future of mining in south africa and other countries across the mineraldependent globe. Workers at the kimberley diamond mines in south africa. List of books and articles about south african history. Many activists argue that south african miners wages are far too low for local conditions to support a decent but modest life, let alone seem in comparison with mining wages in places like. History of south african mining mining in south africa started when the first copper mine was established in the northern cape province in the early 1850s. He specializes in wars of empire and is the author of the indian mutiny shortlisted for the. The first modern humans are believed to have inhabited south africa more than 100,000 years ago. A view of the kimberley diamond mine in south africa, taken from a booklet entitled, a short sketch of the african diamond mines, published in 1881 by alfred h. Mining and radical resistance in south africa pambazuka news.

A very well researched books which lays bare the history of mining in south africa which now spans over 160 years. Mining north america is a kaleidoscopic and exhaustive volume that places mining at the center of a cuttingedge historical analysis of human societys relationship with the environment, ranging from the sixteenth century to the twentyfirst. The diamond mines of south africa i gardner williams farlang. But today, the industrys decline speaks to a wider sense of stagnation that will guide many. The following is a list of notable works of fiction which are set in south africa. George vrtis is associate professor of history and environmental.

History of womens struggle in south africa south african. Crown mines is still worth a visit but the history of gold mining is a single hard to find option. Sir ernest oppenheimer south african industrialist. The angloboer war of 18991902 also called the south african war had decimated the south african economy and left a deep divide in society, not only between black people and whites, but between boer and british. Human remains were discovered at omo in ethiopia that were dated at 195,000 years old, the oldest known. The diamond mines of south africa i gardner williams. Simons, death in south african mines, in africa south 1961. Here for the first time is the complete history of south africas phenomenal. Decoding the hidden ruins of southern africa discovering.

The decline of the african states 151 diamonds, gold, and imperialist intervention 18701902 151 diamonds and confederation 152 afrikaner and african politics in the cape 153 gold mining 154 the road to war 154 the south african war 18991902 155 reconstruction, union, and segregation 190229 156 milner and reconstruction 157. Since the last illustrated history of south africa was published, farreaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself. These challenges are compounded by the governments empowerment and other requirements in a mining charter introduced in 2004. But it is entangled with the atrocious legacies of apartheid. The moral economy of the black miners strike of 1946.

But such a black and white reading belies the complex spatial history of townships in south africa. An environmental history of the anthropocene since 1945 and mosquito empires. The 1946 african mine workers strike and the political economy of south. Rare mining and metallurgy books page 1 edwards store. Soweto itself is not a unitary place but an abbreviation for so uth we stern to wnships, a collection of over 25 townships bordering johannesburgs mining belt to the south, which range from middleclass enclaves to informal settlements. Land, chiefs, mining explores aspects of the experience of the batswana in the thornveld and bushveld regions of the northwest province, shedding light on defining issues, moments and individuals in this lesser known region of south africa. Mining north america an environmental history since 1522. In 1867, the first diamond was discovered in hopetown, after which diamond mines were established in kimberley, also in the northern cape. This book compiles the in depth, background research that informed the publication boom and dislocation third world network africa, 2001. Early industrial developments the first mine to be constructed in what is now south africa began operations in 1852, a copper project that would go on to form the cornerstone of the town of springbokfontein, today springbok, in the northern cape province. South african mining, coal, gold and base minerals. This is one of the pictures of famous people included in the book. This book compiles the indepth, background research that informed the publication boom and dislocation third world network africa, 2001.

Black resistance against the evils of mining has a long history. Labour unrest in the industry resulted in a massacre in midaugust 2012, when antiriot police shot dead 34 striking miners and wounded many more in what is known as the marikana massacre. This book aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into. South africas north west province since 1840 9781868147717 by manson, andrew and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. South africas prehistory has been divided into two phases based on broad patterns of technology namely the stone age and iron age.

The first mine to be constructed in what is now south africa began operations in 1852, a copper project that would go on to form the cornerstone of the town of springbokfontein, today springbok, in. Through this, the mining industry remains a conduit of money and opportunity to some of the poorest areas in south africa. Sunset or sunrise is the first of its kind in south africa. South africa, the southernmost country on the african continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favored destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid afrikaans. 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. 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. South africa election shines spotlight on minings decline. After the discovery of hominins at taung and australopithecine fossils in limestone caves at sterkfontein, swartkrans, and kromdraai these. Saul davids favourite books on south african history. History of southern africa south african history online. A history of gold mining in south africa, ghana and tanzania. Apr 14, 2014 diamond mining had such a massive impact on the entire southern african region that, as economic historian william worger described it, within a year of the opening of the mines, every black.

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. Why did south african mines become renowned for mine safety, while the mounting rate of silicosis in black migrant workers lay hidden for over. Smith, transactions of the mining institute of scotland, vol. A very well researched books which lays bare the history of mining in south. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader.

For practical purposes stone, marble and other quarries may be included in this list. Mining was the original powerhouse of south africas economy, even as it fed its sharp inequality. Francis wilson, labour in the south african gold mines, 19111969, cambridge. Diamond mining had such a massive impact on the entire southern african region that, as economic historian william worger described it, within a. The evidence also shows how these 200,000yearold sites. South africa history, capital, flag, map, population. The first mine to be constructed in what is now south africa began operations in 1852, a copper project that would go on to form the cornerstone of the town of springbokfontein, today springbok, in the northern cape province. Kumba iron ores massive operations in the northern cape include sishen mine and kolomela mine.

Surface mining methods strip mining see coal mining, openpit or opencut mining, and quarrying are the most common mining methods that start from the earths surface and maintain exposure to the surface throughout the extraction period. The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans or homo sapiens sapiens were excavated at sites in east africa. Sir joseph benjamin robinson, 1st baronet 3 august 1840 30 october 1929 was a south african mining magnate and randlord. Please welcome for september 20 author of the month michael tellinger, whose new book african temples of the anunnaki the lost technologies of the gold mines of enki, provides archaeological proof of the advanced civilization on the southern tip of africa that preceded sumer and egypt by 200,000 years. The golden age of mining university of johannesburg. Juta and company pty ltd is the oldest publishing house in south africa. In 1886, on the farm of langlaagte, the rapidly growing diamond industry was eclipsed by the discovery of gold. In this chapter elbra provides an overview of the gold mining industry in ghana, south africa and tanzania. By the 1880s, the mines around kimberley produced around 95% of the world diamonds. Sir ernest oppenheimer, germanborn industrialist, financier, and one of the most successful leaders in the mining industry in south africa and rhodesia. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature.

The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and south african mining companies are key players in the global industry. List of south african participants at the venice biennale. Analysis of the 1996 population census identifies 56 magisterial districts in which a sixth or more of the aggregate earnings of african men derives from mining. The chapter begins with an overview of african gold mining, its relative importance to the global economy and developing african countries and concludes with an indepth discussion of each country. Jade davenport studied at the university of cape town and has an ma cum laude in historical studies. Founded in 1958, clarkes specialises in africana and general antiquarian books, prints, maps and ephemera. Sir ernest oppenheimer south african industrialist britannica. The excavation usually has stepped, or benched, side slopes and can reach depths as low as 1,500 ft 460 m. It was the biggest increase in mining output since november 2017, as production rebounded for coal 2. Maximum in rebus humanis, non solum inter gemmas, pretium. Hertzog led an afrikaner cultural and economic revival.