A natural resource accounting analysis of the contribution of mineral resources to sustainable development in South Africa
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Blignaut, James Nelson
Hassan, Rashid M.
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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria
Abstract
Reports on a study undertaken to investigate whether mineral resources have been developed and managed sustainably in South Africa, given their historical economic importance. Uses the mineral accounts to analyse broader aspects of economic performance and sustainable development in mining in South Africa. Addresses the implications for policy and resource management.
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Sustainable resource management, Sustainable income, Sustainable development, Resource rents, Natural resource accounting, Mineral resources, Mineral assets, Gold resource accounts, Environmental accounting, Coal resource accounts, Natural resources, Minerals, Economics
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Blignaut, JN & Hassan, RM 2001, 'A natural resource accounting analysis of the contribution of mineral resources to sustainable development in South Africa', South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. S1-S39. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_ecoman.html]