Moab Khotsong mine
Mine in Gauteng, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moab Khotsong mine is a large mine located in the northern part of South Africa in North West some 180 kilometers (110 mi) southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. Moab Khotsong represents one of the largest uranium reserves in South Africa having estimated reserves of 57.2 million tonnes (63.1×10^6 short tons) of ore grading 0.058% uranium.[1][2]
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Gauteng | |
Country | South Africa |
Coordinates | 26.9792° S, 26.7815° E |
Production | |
Products | Uranium, Gold |
History | |
Opened | 1995 |
Owner | |
Company | AngloGold Ashanti (1995 – 1 March 2018) Harmony Gold (1 March 2018 – Present) |
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During the years 1995 and 1996, Moab Khotsong recorded the worst safety statistics in the mining industry.[3]