· Currently total reserves at South Deep are estimated at 39.1 million oz and Holland said although costs are now running north of $1,300/oz, at full production an all-in cost of $1,000/oz is expected. …

 · The South Deep Community Trust (SDCT) has a programme of community, development and training projects in place that contribute to job creation, adult education, infrastructure development and capacity-building assistance for emerging micro-enterprises and community-based initiatives.

 · South Deeps is Gold Fields` remaining South African asset following its divestment from the Kloof, Driefontein and Beatrix mines. The operation comprises a single metallurgical plant and two operating shaft systems, the South Shaft and the Twin Shaft system. The South Shaft extends to 2.7km below the surface while the Twin Shaft …

 · South Deeps is Gold Fields` remaining South African asset following its divestment from the Kloof, Driefontein and Beatrix mines. The operation comprises a single metallurgical plant and two operating shaft systems, …

 · South Deep Gold Mine is a world-class bulk mechanised mining operation located in the Witwatersrand Basin, near Westonaria 50km south-west of Johannesburg, …

Establishment of Newshelf 899 (Pty) Limited (Newshelf), which holds a interest in South Deep gold mine. Newshelf is a 90% subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited and the remaining 10% is held by outside shareholders as part of the BEE transaction. 2017: High profile destress method successfully implemented. Rebase plan initiated.

 · South Deep's current maximum demand is around 60 MW. The new 50 MW plant will generate 103 GWh per year. The Khanyisa plant will help lower energy costs dramatically, saving around R123 million...

Mechanised Lateral Development including Fleet Maintenance and Training Situated 45km south-west of Johannesburg, the South Deep Gold Mine is an intermediate-to-deep gold mine comprising two shaft systems – the older South Shaft complex with its main shaft and two sub-vertical shafts, and the newer complex known as Twin Shafts.

Re-designed as a fully mechanised mine Resources 64.0 million ounces Reserves 29.1 million ounces South Deep is a medium to deep-level gold mine that operates one gold plant and is accessed from surface through two shaft systems; the Twin Shaft Complex (Main Shaft) and the South Shaft Complex.

 · Once completed, the South Deep plant has the potential to provide around 22% of the mine's average electricity consumption, meaning a cost saving of roughly R120m ($8.7m) per year, Preece says. The plant will cut the company's carbon footprint by 100,000 tonnes per year to 390,000 tonnes.

In terms of our ramp-up plan it is anticipated that South Deep will reach steady state production in 2021/2022. During this six-year period, tonnes mined will ramp-up at a fairly steady rate from the average 135,000t/m run rate in …

South Deep is an underground mechanised mine, using an owner mining workforce. Reserves are accessed through de-stress and shadow development cuts to manage rock …

 · South Deep gold mine is the largest gold mine in the world, by reserves. Located 45km south-west of Johannesburg in the Witwatersrand Basin, South Africa, South Deep is also the seventh deepest mine in the world, with a mine depth up to 2,998m below the surface. The managed mineral reserve at South Deep as of December 2018 stood at …

 · In 2020, word about the dramatic turnaround at Gold Field's 'South Deep' mine, third-largest gold resource in the world, began to reverberate across the industry. Since Gold Fields took ownership in 2006, South Deep had struggled to show a sustainable profit, despite significant investment. A fail-ure to meet production expectations was ...

 · The TauTona Mine or Western Deep No.3 Shaft, is a gold mine in South Africa. At approximately 3.9 kilometers (2.4 mi) deep, it is home to the world's deepest mining operations, rivalled only by the Mponeng gold mine. The mine is one of the three Western Deep Levels mines of the West Wits gold field west of Johannesburg. How deep …

 · In 2020, word about the dramatic turnaround at Gold Field's 'South Deep' mine, third-largest gold resource in the world, began to reverberate across the industry. Since Gold Fields took ownership in 2006, South Deep had struggled to show a sustainable profit, despite significant investment. A failure to meet production expectations was forcing …

Mechanised Lateral Development including Fleet Maintenance and Training Situated 45km south-west of Johannesburg, the South Deep Gold Mine is an intermediate-to-deep gold …

 · The current mining depth at South Deep is about 2,700 m. The horizontal logistics of the operation are somewhat unique in that ore, personnel and material will be transported using conveyors and mono-rail systems.

 · The South Deep Project is owned and operated by Goldfields and is situated some 45 kilometers south-west of Johannesburg, in the districts of Westonaria and Vanderbijlpark in the Gauteng province of …

1  · South Deep extracts one of the largest known gold deposits in the world with a mineral reserve of 32 Moz. That is equivalent to 80 470 gold bullion bars. In 2021, it produced 293 000 oz of gold. It is currently ramping up production as part of the turnaround programme to increase its production output.

1  · The expansion provides deposition space for the remainder of South Deep's life of mine. While it may be regarded as waste, Gold Fields has put its tailings to good use. The company uses a portion of its tailings to backfill underground excavations. "In fact, approximately 25% of the gold plant's tailings is used as backfill underground.

 · The mining company has been applying to NERSA for approval since 2017. So far, the South African energy regulator has not given a positive response to its application. However, like many South African companies, Gold Fields is experiencing load shedding as part of its operations at the South Deep gold mine in Gauteng province.

 · In 2020, word about the dramatic turnaround at Gold Field's 'South Deep' mine, third-largest gold resource in the world, began to reverberate across the industry. Since Gold Fields took ownership in 2006, South Deep had struggled to show a sustainable profit, despite significant investment.

Define South Deep Mine. means the South Deep underground gold mine owned and operated by the South Deep joint venture, an unincorporated joint venture established pursuant to a joint venture agreement entered into on 31 March 1999 (and as amended from time to time) between Gold Fields Operations Limited and GFI Joint Venture Holdings …

 · The South African gold mine extends up to 2,998m below the surface. Covering an area of 4,268ha, the mine is located 45km south-west of Johannesburg. The deep …

 · Gold Fields is in a unique position with it South Deep gold mine, which currently accounts for 47% of gold-equivalent mineral resources and 59% of mineral reserves of Gold Fields' global gold asset portfolio, in that the ore body has the potential for longevity. This article first appeared in Mining Review Africa Issue 1, 2020

 · South Deep's current maximum demand is around 60 MW. The new 50 MW plant will generate 103 GWh per year. The Khanyisa plant will help lower energy costs …

 · The South African gold mine extends up to 2,998m below the surface. Covering an area of 4,268ha, the mine is located 45km south-west of Johannesburg. The deep underground mine comprises two shaft systems known as the South Shaft complex and the Twin Shaft complex. The mine switched from conventional mining to fully mechanised …