There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 19 are in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper 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. Palabora Mine
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The Palabora Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Limpopo. It is owned by HBIS Group and produced an estimated 15.42 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
2. Mogalakwena Mine
Located in Limpopo, the Mogalakwena Mine is owned by Anglo American Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 9.38 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
3. Black Mountain Mine
The Black Mountain Mine is located in Northern Cape. It is owned by Vedanta Resources and produced an estimated 2.72 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2081. 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 1.69 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
5. Pilanesberg Mine
Owned by Sedibelo Resources, the Pilanesberg Mine is a surface mine located in North West. It produced an estimated 1.44 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2060. Buy the profile here.
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