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Title:Evaluating the economic impacts of resource-based industries: a case study of Billiton Hillside Aluminium, Richards Bay
Author:Walker, Marian
Year:2002
Periodical:Urban Forum
Volume:13
Issue:4
Pages:134-168
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:employment
industry
aluminium industry
External link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12132-002-0019-9
Abstract:Through an examination of the Billiton Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, South Africa, the author provides insight into the various impacts, both direct and indirect, that a large-scale, capital-intensive, resource-based project might have on the local economy in which it is situated, particularly in terms of employment creation. Examination of the impacts arising during the phases of construction and production concentrated on those activities and sectors where the spin-offs were perceived to be significant in terms of employment creation. In order to determine the extent and diversity of employment opportunities stimulated in sectors such as retail, tourism, housing and construction, education, transport, and infrastructure development in the greater Richards Bay area as a consequence of direct integration and association with the smelter, a questionnaire survey was undertaken with a random sample of Hillside employees. Information obtained from the questionnaire was supplemented with data from other studies conducted within the Richards Bay area. The author concludes that new large-scale, resource-based investment projects have the potential to foster significant direct and indirect economic impacts. Moreover, many of these extend beyond the immediate vicinity in which the project is situated. Bibliogr. [ASC Leiden abstract]
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