Wessels mine

The Wessels mine is a mine located in the west of South Africa in Northern Cape. Wessels represents one of the largest manganese reserve in South Africa having estimated reserves of 198.8 million tonnes of manganese ore grading 55% manganese metal.[1]

Wessels mine
Location
Northern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
Production
ProductsManganese
Owner
CompanySamancor Manganese (60% South32 and 40% Anglo American plc)
Kalahari Manganese Field

See also

References

  1. Manganese Reserves and Resources of the World. Washington DC: National Academies. 1981. pp. 334.

27.2000°S 22.9667°E / -27.2000; 22.9667

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