As already mentioned, Brits is situated on the Merensky Reef which follows the perimeters of the Bushveld Igneous Complex. The reef is well known as containing the richest platinum deposits in the world, as well as the world’s largest chromite reserves. The mining sector in Madibeng is relatively important at present, and it is anticipated that its importance will increase significantly during the years to come.

 

The opening of new mines, together with the fact that local mining is the highest employment creator, will have enormous multiplier effects within the economy. The predominant mining activities in the Madibeng area include the production of the following:

 

  Ferrochrome

  Vanadium Pentoxide

  Chromium

  Silica Sand used in the manufacturing of glass

  Stone quarries

  Granite quarries

  Platinum

 

Investment opportunities in this sector include:

 

DEVELOPMENT POTETIAL	POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Chrome	Increase the mining of these products without damaging the environment on a permanent base. Start projects to rehabilitate the exploited mining sources Small scale mining ventures
Vanadium
Silica Sand (Quartz)
Granite (Cut offs) (Small scale spin-off industries)
Platinum
Open mining ores and excavated quarries	Rehabilitation of mining areas and ores
Mining inputs locally being processed (Beneficiation)	Employee and service delivery needs (Boots, socks, helmets, other safety gear, shaft support poles, etc)
Logistical hub related to mining	Transport, machine services, truck washing, boot manufacturing, etc.
Mining orientated activities/industries	SMMEs potential high
Platinum jewellery	Develop a local jewellery manufacturing plant, manufacturing exclusive ranges of jewellery for local and export markets
Local mining beneficiation activities	Local processing of raw materials and a logistical hub with transport, machine services, truck washing, boot manufacturing, etc. Jewellery manufacturing Manufacturing of other products using local mining materials
Mining guidelines, policies, etc.	BEE exploration and mining development company Mining operations policies regarding local beneficiation, environmental rehabilitation, local service provision, etc
Mining logistics hub	Hub servicing Madibeng, Brits, and surrounding areas

 

Local Municipality of Madibeng

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