Palabora Mine

Phalaborwa, Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

A large open cast copper mine near the town of Phalaborwa.

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The site produces at least 100 mineral species, including various interesting copper and phosphate minerals, and some rare earth species.

The mine is now primarily operated underground, as the open-pit reached its economic depth in 2002.

It is the only copper mine in South Africa.

 

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