There are more than 186 nickel mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest nickel mines by production in South Africa in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Mogalakwena Mine
The Mogalakwena Mine is a surface mine located in Limpopo. It is owned by Anglo American Plc and produced an estimated 13.32 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2022. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
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2. Union Mine
Located in Limpopo, the Union Mine is owned by Siyanda Resources (Proprietary). The underground mine produced an estimated 4.61 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2022. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
3. Impala Mine
The Impala Mine is located in North West. It is owned by Impala Platinum Holdings and produced an estimated 3 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2022. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
4. Rustenburg Complex
The Rustenburg Complex, owned by Sibanye Stillwater, is an underground mine located in North West. The mine produced an estimated 2.06 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2022. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
5. Pilanesberg Mine
Owned by Sedibelo Platinum Mines, the Pilanesberg Mine is a surface mine located in North West. It produced an estimated 1.67 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2022. The mine will operate until 2060. Buy the profile here.
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