Beeshoek mine
Location | |
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Beeshoek mine Location of mine in South Africa | |
Northern Cape | |
Country | South Africa |
Coordinates | 28°23′00″S 22°58′30″E / 28.38333°S 22.97500°ECoordinates: 28°23′00″S 22°58′30″E / 28.38333°S 22.97500°E |
Production | |
Products | Iron ore |
The Beeshoek mine is a large iron mine located near Postmasburg in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.[1] Beeshoek represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in South Africa and in the world, having estimated reserves of 117.5 million tonnes of ore grading 63.7% iron metal.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ "Crusher used to upgrade iron ore at South African mine". Mining Engineering. 53 (2): 82. Feb 2001. ISSN 0026-5187.
- ^ "Beeshoek iron mine". assmang.co.za. Archived from the original on 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ^ "Beeshoek mine, South Africa". Mining Weekly. Creamer Media. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
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- Iron mines in South Africa
- Economy of the Northern Cape
- Geography of the Northern Cape
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