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Uranium mining in the Karoo: An analysis of economic dynamics as reflected in the public domain.

Keywords

Uranium mining, business confidence, mining town, arid town, municipal planning

Location of study sites

Beaufort West

Project description

This socio-economic study investigates the potential uranium mining outside of Beaufort West.  It will explore the developmental questions posed by the mining industry for small towns. A business survey of Beaufort West will determine whether the "economic mood" (business confidence) has changed because of the establishment of the mine.

Collaborating institutions

Centre for Development Support, University of the Free State

Contact details

Deidre van Rooyen
Centre for Development Support
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein
Tel: 051 401 3812
Fax: 051 401 3424
Mobile: 083 451 0655
Email: griesd.ekw@ufs.ac.za
Website: www.ufs.ac.za/cds

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