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Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine

The Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine is located in the world-renowned Bushveld Igneous Complex. The region is known for its large resource base and stable ore bodies, making it possible to develop large PGM mines.

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Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
  • Location
    Fetakgomo Tubase, South Africa
  • Ownership
    74%
  • Status
    In preparation for construction
  • Deposit type
    Bushveld Complex platinum-group element (PGE) mineralization
  • Resources
    Contained platinum: 710 tonnes
    Contained palladium: 503 tonnes
    Contained gold: 57 tonnes
    Contained rhodium: 91 tonnes
  • Mining & processing methods
    Short-hole and T-shaped room-and-pillar mining + flotation
  • Project Overview

    The Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine is located in the world-renowned Bushveld Igneous Complex. With a large resource base and stable ore bodies, the mine holds the potential to become a large PGM operation.

  • M&A

    Zijin Mining acquired 100% ownership of Nkwe Platinum through two acquisitions in 2015 and 2019. Nkwe Platinum holds a 74% interest in the Garatau PGM Mine, while the remaining 26% is owned by Genorah, a South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) company.

ESG

The project promotes inclusive and sustainable development in its host region by implementing local economic and human resource development programs and making social investments and community donations. Initiatives include skills training for local residents, bursaries for university students, drinking water projects, and the construction of community roads. Additionally, the project sponsored the first youth football tournament in Garatau, South Africa.

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Zijin's Nkwe Project Brings Clean Water to South African Communities
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Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
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Garatau Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Mine
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