Gold MineSouth Africa · Est. 1886
Witwatersrand
The Gold Reef of the World
40% of all gold ever mined on Earth
Depth
4,000m Below Surface
Total Yield
50,000+ Tonnes of Gold
Status
Active
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24-Karat GoldLBMA Good DeliveryRand Refinery Certified
Mine Facts
- 01Discovered in 1886 by prospectors near Johannesburg
- 02Stretches 400km across the Witwatersrand Basin
- 03The deepest mine reaches 4,000m below the surface
- 04Produced 40% of all gold ever mined on Earth
- 05Home to the famous TauTona and Mponeng mines
- 06Powers South Africa's economy for over 130 years
At a Glance
Country
South Africa
Founded
1886
Mine Type
Gold Mine
Depth
4,000m Below Surface
Total Yield
50,000+ Tonnes of Gold
Status
Active
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