There are more than 696 copper 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 copper 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. Palabora Mine
The Palabora Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Limpopo. It is owned by HBIS Group and produced an estimated 22.01 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
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2. Mogalakwena Mine
Located in Limpopo, the Mogalakwena Mine is owned by Anglo American Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 8.24 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
3. Rustenburg Complex
The Rustenburg Complex is located in North West. It is owned by Sibanye Stillwater and produced an estimated 1.08 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
4. Styldrift 1 Project
The Styldrift 1 Project, owned by Royal Bafokeng Platinum, is an underground mine located in North West. The mine produced an estimated 0.99 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2062. 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 0.7 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2060. Buy the profile here.
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