There are more than 3025 coal mines in operation globally, of which 108 are in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in South Africa in 2023, 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. Grootegeluk Mine
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The Grootegeluk Mine is a surface mine located in Limpopo. It is owned by Exxaro Resources and produced an estimated 30.4 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
2. New Vaal Mine
Located in Free State, the New Vaal Mine is owned by Seriti Resources Holdings Pty. The surface mine produced an estimated 13.68 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
3. Wolvekrans Middelburg Complex Mine
The Wolvekrans Middelburg Complex Mine is located in Mpumalanga . It is owned by Seriti Resources Holdings Pty and produced an estimated 9.58 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
4. Syferfontein Mine
The Syferfontein Mine, owned by Sasol, is an underground mine located in Gauteng. The mine produced an estimated 7.79 mtpa of coal in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Twistdraai Mine
Owned by Sasol, the Twistdraai Mine is an underground mine located in Mpumalanga . It produced an estimated 6.69 mtpa of coal in 2023. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.
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