South Africa – De Beers Group
Venetia mine opened in 1992, and contributes 40 per cent of the country's annual diamond production. It is in the Northern Transvaal, 32km south of the Limpopo River in the Limpopo Province in the north-east corner of South Africa. Diamond-bearing gravels were discovered as early as 1903 close to the Limpopo River, 35km north-east of the ...
Assessing coal mine closures and mining community …
Indeed, the mining industry played a major role in shaping race relations within South Africa, as White investors and asset owners (including of land from dispossessed Black populations) pushed ...
Full commercial production from newly opened fluorspar …
The R1.7-billion Nokeng fluorspar mine, which unlisted fluorspar developer Sepfluor has built north-east of Pretoria, in Gauteng, was officially opened on Thursday. The mine is one of only …
Overview – Sepfluor
Nokeng Fluorspar Mine, situated north-east of Pretoria in South Africa's Gauteng province, has an estimated total Mineral Reserve (SAMREC-compliant) of 12Mt, contained in two deposits, Plattekop and Outwash Fan.
The future of copper mining in South Africa
Key copper mines in South Africa include the Palabora Mine, located in the Limpopo Province, and the Okiep Copper Mine in the Northern Cape. In recent years, copper mining in South Africa has faced challenges such as declining ore grades, aging infrastructure, and increasing operational costs. Despite these challenges, the industry remains a ...
SA Mine 2024
Download the publication SA Mine 2024 With mining experts working in each key mining area across South Africa, our teams are helping clients deliver on specific projects and organisational growth aspirations. We offer advisory, tax …
South Africa has 22 operating manganese mines – …
South Africa has 22 operating manganese mines, with only four of them owned in part by Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed companies, AmaranthCX director Paul Miller has calculated. All are ...
Five largest iron ore mines in South Africa in 2020
The Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine, owned by African Rainbow Minerals, is a surface mine located in Northern Cape. The mine produced an estimated 2.99 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2027. 5. Tshipi Borwa Mine. Owned by Jupiter Mines, the Tshipi Borwa Mine is a surface mine located in Northern Cape. It produced an estimated 1.439 ...
A review of problems and solutions of abandoned mines in South Africa
Similarly, in South Africa, the closure of numerous mines, particularly in the gold mining sector, has showcased the importance of financial assurance for post-mining land rehabilitation and water ...
The state of mine closure in South Africa
The major mineral deposits, high-value commodities, and operating mines in South Africa are clustered in six of its nine provinces: the Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, and Gauteng . Even though the percentage contribution of mining in Gauteng to the provincial GDP is relatively low (2.3%) it is a substantial amount ...
Mines in South Africa | Africa Mining IQ
As of January 2023, there are 552 mines in South Africa, all of them listed on Africa Mining IQ. South Africa is a mineral-rich country and listed as the largest producers of platinum (1st), coal (3rd), gold (6th) and diamonds (7th). South …
Mining in South Africa: An In-Depth Exploration
Early Discoveries: Mining in South Africa began in earnest with the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley in 1867, which spurred a diamond rush and led to the establishment of a thriving mining industry. The discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886 marked a pivotal moment, setting off the largest gold rush in history and shaping the economic ...
Five largest coal mines in South Africa in 2020
The Kriel Mine, owned by Seriti Resources Holdings, is a surface and underground mine located in Mpumalanga . The mine produced an estimated 9.644 MTPA of coal in 2020. The mine will operate until 2029. 5. Syferfontein Mine. Owned by , the Syferfontein Mine is an underground mine located in Gauteng. It produced an estimated 9.1 MTPA of ...
Investing in South African Mines: Risk Mitigation Strategies
The mining industry has been the mainstay of the South African economy for more than a century and continues to play a significant role. Though the gold mining industry has experienced two decades of declining growth, South Africa is still among the top 10 gold producers in the world.
Top 10: Gold mines in South Africa by proven mineral reserves
The Barberton Mines complex features four gold mines within the town of Barberton in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Comprising the Fairview, New Consort, and Sheba mines, some of the oldest and highest-grade mines in the world, the Barberton area is characterized by high-grade gold bearing reefs with current mineral reserves proven at ...
South Africa miners resurface after underground dispute
After four days, 400 miners underground at the Gold One mine in Springs, east of Johanneburg, resurfaced on Monday. They failed to come back up on 7 December, amid tensions between unions and the ...
News Release
MOKOPANE, SOUTH AFRICA – Robert Friedland, Executive Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF), and Lars-Eric Johansson, Chief Executive Officer, announced today that the company has approved the start of early-works construction for Shaft 2, which will be the main production shaft at the Platreef platinum-group metals, nickel, copper …
Five largest copper mines in South Africa in 2020
The mine produced an estimated 1.781 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2023. 5. Bafokeng-Rasimone Platinum Mine. Owned by Royal Bafokeng Platinum, the Bafokeng-Rasimone Platinum Mine is an underground mine located in North West. It produced an estimated 1.003 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate ...
Buffalo Mine, South Africa — FluorOne Trading LLC
Buffalo Mine, South Africa. Originally Founded in 1943, Buffalo is now a member of the family owned Rooiberg Group, producing acid & metallurgical grade fluorspar in Mookgopong, South Africa. ... South Africa. Since 2017, FluorOne had represented Buffalo exclusively in their worldwide sales. FluorOne Trading LLC. 385 Sylvan Avenue, Suite #22 ...
Trapped below: South Africa's illegal mining crisis
Hundreds of illegal miners are trapped underground in a derelict Stilfontein mine in South Africa. While the human cost has sparked outrage, questions remain over who is responsible for the escalating crisis, and what it reveals about South Africa's sociopolitical and economic fault lines.
Sepfluor
SepFluor Limited (SepFluor) is rapidly emerging as the 'new name' in fluorspar exploration, mining and beneficiation – in South Africa and globally. SepFluor, …
List of the 20 biggest mining companies in South Africa in …
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- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Mapochs Iron Mine In Mpumalanga, South Africa
The Mapochs Iron Mine is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is a surface mining operation that began production in 1968, and it has been considered to have a large output. The mine operations primarily involve surface workings, with one known shaft. The depth of the subsurface reaches a maximum of 30 meters (98 feet).
STUDY OF VENTILATION AND COOLING IN GOLD MINES IN SOUTH AFRICA …
Journal Mine Ventilation Society South Africa, 57 (1), p.15. Brake, D. J. (2001). The application of refrigeration in mechanised mines. In P roceedings o f the .
List of Mines in South Africa
Africa Mining IQ lists almost 500 mines in South Africa. Gain access to South Africa's most comprehensive list of South African mines with Africa Mining IQ!
Fluorspar renaissance rallies in South Africa
At present, while hosting the largest reserves of fluorspar in the world, South Africa has just one mine active and two others closed.
Nokeng: Mining fluorspar hills
SepFluor's R1.7-billion Nokeng Fluorspar Mine and plant at Rust de Winter, north east of Pretoria, was officially opened in August. Leon Louw visited the mining area and processing plant.
Mining in SA
Economic activity in modern-day South Africa has been centred on mining activities, their ancillary services and supplies. The country's stock exchange in Johannesburg was established in 1887, a decade after the first diamonds were discovered on the banks of the Orange River, and almost simultaneously with the gold rush on the world-famous Witwatersrand.
SepFluor officially opens Nokeng Fluorspar mine …
Exploration and mining company SepFluor has opened its R1.7bn ($119m) Nokeng Fluorspar Mine and plant at Rust de Winter, to the north-east of Pretoria in South Africa.