The Bafokeng mine is a large open pit mine located in the north-eastern part of South AfricainRustenburg, North West. Bafokeng represents one of the largest platinum reserves in South Africa having estimated reserves of 47.9 million ozofplatinum.[1] The mine produces around 171,000 oz of platinum/year.[1]
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Bafokeng mine
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| Location | Rustenburg |
| North West | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 25°27′54.36″S 27°5′59.64″E / 25.4651000°S 27.0999000°E / -25.4651000; 27.0999000 |
| Production | |
| Products | platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, gold |
| Owner | |
| Company | Anglo American Platinum |