The top five platinum-mining companies in the world
The world's top five platinum-mining companies, by annual production. 1. Anglo American Platinum – 2.05 million ounces. Founded in 1995 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Anglo American Platinum is the world's largest platinum-mining company – with production output of just over two million ounces in 2019.
History of mining in South Africa
The first diamonds were uncovered at the site of the Big Hole in 1871. Until the mine's closure in 1914, up to 50,000 miners excavated the deepest hole ever dug by hand, extending 215 metres underground. While the mine would yield 2,720kg of diamonds and help establish the De Beers mining company, which remains a major industry …
Extraction and Refining of the Platinum Metals | Johnson …
A major development in the world's platinum industry took place in the early nineteen twenties when large deposits of platinum bearing ore were discovered in the Transvaal in South Africa. This led to the formation in 1931 of Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited to work these deposits, and this company remains to this day the only platinum producer …
South Africa Mining Pictures, Images and Stock Photos
Underground Platinum Palladium Mining shaft and Vehicle Machinery used to extract ore rocks Johannesburg, South Africa - May 23 2011: Underground Platinum Palladium Mining shaft and Vehicle Machinery used to extract ore rocks south africa mining stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images
Nkwe Platinum and Southern Africa Empower Women in Mining …
Watch on. [Johannesburg, South Africa – 18 August 2021] South Africa-focused platinum developer, Nkwe Platinum, and the Zijin Mining Group, a multinational mining group, have partnered with Southern Africa in providing an entry-level excavator training program for six women from their mining communities. During the …
Operations halted at Bokoni platinum mine in South Africa following
South Africa based Baroka Tribal Mining's unit Baroka Platinum is eyeing to take over the mine from the joint venture, according to Reuters. A source told the news agency that Baroka is preparing to offer up to ZAR1.8bn ($150m) for the purchase of Atlatsa Resources' 51% stake in the project. Image: Bokoni mine is located on the north ...
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For the latest information on Covid-19 in South Africa, please visit the Corona Virus South African Resource Portal Emergency Hotline: 0800 029 999 ... M and J Mining and Anglo Platinum have led the way by …
Ivanhoe progresses with Platreef mine development in South Africa
May 10, 2022. Share this article. The mine is expected to have more than 24,000t of nickel production capacity annually. Credit: Ivanhoe Mines. Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines has concluded the construction of the Shaft 1 production changeover at its Platreef platinum-group and gold mine in Limpopo province, South Africa.
South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners
The NUM is holding the talks jointly with the rival Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, after presenting their wage demands to Amplats, Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. and Impala Platinum ...
South African platinum industry could shed up to 7,000
Sibanye's Kloof operation. ( Image courtesy of Sibanye-Stillwater.) Restructuring of South Africa's platinum group metals (PGM) industry in response to rising costs and falling prices could ...
Platinum in South Africa
According to GlobalData, South Africa is the world's largest producer of platinum in 2022, with output down by 7.68% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, …
Impala Platinum starts voluntary job cuts at South Africa …
Impala Platinum said it was offering voluntary job cuts to workers at some of the world's deepest platinum mining shafts in South Africa in a bid to cut costs as prices for the metal fall. The ...
Epiroc wins large equipment order for platinum …
Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a …
Anglo to sell platinum mines in South Africa next year— …
Anglo American's (LON:AAL) platinum unit, Amplats, is a step closer to selling its strike-hit mines in South Africa as a now five-month labour action over pay in the sector has forced the firm ...
Platinum
Platinum mining in South Africa. In South Africa, the discovery of the first platinum nuggets dates back to 1924. The geologist Hans Merensky's follow-up work resulted in the discovery of two deposits, each around 100km in length, which became known as the Bushveld Igneous Complex. This discovery started with test work in the area around ...
What we mine
As one of the world's leading mining companies, we predominantly operate across four major commodities in South Africa. Platinum. ... (something almost every car has), laboratory and electrical equipment, and jewellery. Our Platinum business, based in South Africa, is the world's leading primary producer of platinum, and accounts for ...
Mogalakwena Platinum Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa …
Mogalakwena platinum mine is an open pit mine located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Owned by Anglo American, it is the world's largest open pit platinum mine in terms of production. The Mogalakwena mine has been operational since 1993 and is expected to reach full production in 2024. It has a mine life of more than 30 years with ...
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16th April 2024 By: Martin Creamer. New York- and Toronto-listed Platinum Group Metals, which is emerging in South Africa's Waterberg, on Tuesday provided an update on its new light battery ...
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With a bachelor of fine arts degree from UNISA and a language degree from Jiangxi University of Technology, I have a strong background in English and Mandarin, as well as cultural understanding of both Chinese and South African contexts. I am currently working as a planned maintenance clerk at Evergreen Mining South Africa, where I am …
Epiroc wins large equipment order for platinum mine in …
African Rainbow Minerals has ordered drill rigs, loaders and mine trucks for use at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The mine is …
Platinum in South Africa
Platinum production in South Africa and major projects. According to GlobalData, South Africa is the world's largest producer of platinum in 2022, with output down by 7.68% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from South Africa increased by a CAGR of 0.89% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 4% between 2022 …
South Africa's blackouts threaten platinum …
South Africa mines roughly 70% of the world's platinum and about 40% of all palladium, according to Metals Focus Ltd. Both are mainly used in autocatalysts that cut auto emissions.
Battle for South African platinum miner comes to a boil
Bloomberg News | December 10, 2021 | 8:00 am Africa Palladium Platinum. Northam Platinum's Zondereinde smelter operation in Thabazimbi, South Africa. Tensions in the takeover battle for one of ...
Epiroc wins large equipment order for platinum mine in South Africa
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a platinum mine in South Africa. Epiroc's Cabletec SL rock-reinforcement rig is part of the order by African Rainbow …
The future of mining in South Africa
The South African mining industry has consistently increased the size of its workforce, from 406,994 in 2001 to 453,543 in 2018. This has led to a parallel increase in the tax paid by mining companies to the national government, from $1.21bn in 2010 to $1.56bn in 2018, according to the country's Minerals Council.
mtu engines power machines at Modikwa Platinum Mine on …
At Modikwa Platinum Mine, one of South Africa's leading platinum mines, you will find some machines which perform Herculean feats in places that they have …
Mining Sector Report 2023
South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals and manganese, along with some of the largest reserves of gold, diamonds, chromite ore, and vanadium. …
Big drop in South Africa platinum output
Together Russia and South Africa control between 70% and 80% of the world's supply of PGMs, with the latter dominating platinum and rhodium output. Statistics released on Thursday show South ...
MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE CHALLENGES AND …
First net loss -$27bn (2014: $50bn profit). Gearing increased to 46% (2014: 38%). Miners have impaired 32% of capex 2010-15. Market capitalization fell to $494bn (end 2014: $791bn) – back to pre-GFC levels. Mining companies are focused on cost cutting, productivity improvement, capital discipline and adjustment.
Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing
Northam Platinum's CEO said on Friday that platinum mining companies in South Africa, the world's top supplier of the metal, are facing "severe" market …