The new Two Rivers Merensky project involves mining of the Merensky reef at Two Rivers Mine in Limpopo, and will produce an additional 182 000 six-element (6E) PGM ounces, 1 600 t of nickel and 1 300 t of copper a year. Total capital expenditure for the project is expected to be approximately ZAR5.7
Eland Platinum has concluded a sale agreement with Barplats Mines to acquire the Maroelabult mine in the Brits area, North West. Proposed works will include mining, a chrome floatation plant and re-processing of waste rock dumps at Maroelabult mine and run of mine stockpiles, vent shafts, additional
The Makhado coal project which MC Mining has a 100% interest in is situated north of Soutpansberg, 60km from Musina in the Limpopo Province, close to Rio Tinto’s Chapudi Project. The Makhado Colliery will be an opencast mine producing both domestic and export grade coal. The life of mine is expected
Atha-Africa Ventures has acquired the coal prospecting rights to an area approximately 8,360 hectares located close to the town of Dirkiesdorp, about 58km southwest of Piet Retief and 21 km northeast of Wakkerstroom in the Mpumalanga Province. Atha propose to develop the Ysermyn underground coal min
The existing Harmony Kalgold operation wishes to expand its current production from the current production rate of 130 000 tons per month to 300 000 tons per month, the expansion is located approximately 32km north-east of the town of Setlagole, in the North West. The following new activities and expansions
The Generaal project is located within close proximity to the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone in Limpopo. The area is designated by government to focus on energy and metallurgical industries. The Generaal project contains over 407 million gross tonnes in situ of inferred coal resources and supports
The proposed underground mine is located approximately 10km north west from the town of Mokopane in Limpopo Province. A mining right has been applied for on the Farms Turfspruit 241 KR and Macalacaskop 243 KR. The Platreef project is likely to be the largest mining project in South Africa over the next
Northam Zondereinde (western extension) plans to develop 3 shaft with associated infrastructure on their existing mining right area in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. This will allow improved access to this block and will secure economic viability for Zondereinde. The flagship expansion project comprises the completion
Beeshoek Mine has investigated opportunities for the continued and sustainable mining of iron ore reserves within the approved mining rights area near Postmasburg, Northern Cape. This application specifically gives effect the following projects: Specific demarcation of run of mine stockpiles on South
Development of a new platinum mine, Garatau Platinum Mine, on the Farm De Kom 252 KT, the remainder of the Farm Garatouw 282 KT and Portion 1 of the Farm Garatouw 282 KT. The proposed site is located approximately 25km north of Steelpoort, in the Limpopo Province. Estimated project value : R6,5 billion