Dwarsrivier mine explained

Dwarsrivier mine
Pushpin Map:South Africa
Place:Dwarsrivier
Subdivision Type:Lydenburg
State/Province:Limpopo
Country:South Africa
Owner:Assore
Products:Chromium

The Dwarsrivier mine is a large mine in the north-east of South Africa near Dwarsrivier in Limpopo. Dwarsrivier represents one of the largest chromium reserve in South Africa having estimated reserves of 55 million tonnes of ore grading 38.12% chromium.[1] The 55 million tonnes of ore contains 21 million tonnes of chromium metal.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine and Machadodorp Ferrochrome Works. 2013. arm.co.za. 2013-06-20. 2014-04-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20140414122457/http://arm.co.za/b/ferrous_chrome.php. dead.