Here are the five largest gold mines by production in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Kloof Gold Mine
The Kloof Gold Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Gauteng. It is owned by Sibanye Stillwater and produced an estimated 396 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2034.
2. Driefontein Gold Mine
Located in Gauteng, the Driefontein Gold Mine is owned by Sibanye Stillwater. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 328 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
3. South Deep Gold Mine
The South Deep Gold Mine is located in Gauteng. It is owned by Gold Fields and produced an estimated 292.6 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2106.
4. Impala Mine
The Impala Mine, owned by Impala Platinum Holdings, is an underground mine located in North West. The mine produced an estimated 263.5 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2035.
5. Tshepong Mine
Owned by Harmony Gold Mining, the Tshepong Mine is an underground mine located in Free State. It produced an estimated 238.5 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.