List Of Abandoned Coal Mines In South Africa

A coal mine where the mine operator has ceased operations without reclaiming the site and the owner/operator cannot be located

Find below are the list of Abandoned Coal Mines In South Africa

South African Coal Mining Holdings Ltd

Address: 198 Oxford Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 010 001 9460

Glencore South Africa

Address: 39 Melrose Blvd, Birnam, Sandton, 2076
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 772 0600

Seriti Head Office

Address: 5th Floor, Worley Parsons Building, 39 Melrose Blvd, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: 011 376 2000

Rio Tinto Johannesburg

Address: 1 Harries Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 011 459 1000

Konrad Adenauer Foundation South Africa

Address: 60 Hume Rd, Dunkeld, Randburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 011 214 2900

Seriti Head Office

Address: 5th Floor, Worley Parsons Building, 39 Melrose Blvd, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: 011 376 2000

How many abandoned mines are in South Africa?

6,000 abandoned

Today, there are an estimated 6,000 abandoned or disused mines across South Africa, the vast majority of them found along the so-called Golden Arc – the elliptical basin that spans the breadth of Johannesburg and continues into the neighbouring Free State and North West provinces.

How many coal mines have been closed in South Africa?

More than 6,000 abandoned mines pierce South African soil, and the nation is now left to deal with.

What happens to coal mines when they are abandoned?

Across the US, two out of every three acres of reclaimed coal mines have been turned into some form of grassland, which regulators say is often disused. Only 18% was converted into farming, housing, industry or recreation, while 16% was left in a wilder state as forest or undeveloped land.

How many coal mines are there in South Africa?

19 coalfields

South Africa’s coal resources are contained in the Ecca deposits, a stratum of the Karoo Supergroup. There are 19 coalfields in the country and they are largely located in the north- eastern quarter of the country, i.e. Mpumalanga, Limpopo and extend to KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.

Is South Africa still rich in gold?

Diamond and gold production are now well down from their peaks, though South Africa is still number 5 in gold but remains a cornucopia of mineral riches. It is the world’s largest producer of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite.

Which province has the most coal in South Africa?

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is rich in coal reserves, and home to South Africa’s major coal-fired power stations – three of which are the biggest in the southern hemisphere. Mpumalanga produces about 80% of the country’s coal.

Which company has the most number of coal mines in South Africa?

Anglo American plc

The five largest coal mining companies account for around 85% of all production. They are Anglo American plc, South32’s South Africa Energy Coal, Sasol Mining, Glencore Xstrata, and Exxaro .