Mine detail: Vlakfontein Mine

Lat / long:

-26.32993, 28.40145

Host rock:	Transvaal System-Dolomite;Witwatersrand System (Upper Division)-Quartzite, Shales, Grits, Conglomerates, And Carbon Granules
Host type:	Quartzite,Shale,Conglomerate,Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Associated rock:	Ventersdorp System-Lava
Associated type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Structure:	Unique Continuity Of Gold-Bearing Horizons Over Extended Area, Though Well Marked By Folding, Faulting And (Locally) Erosion And Redeposition Of Overlying Sediments., Gentle Dip Regionally, With Folds And Faults Locally. Overlying Lavas And Dolomites Are Massive
Tectonic:	Platform
Alteration processes:	None

MRDS	W027857
DEP	10079044
Reference	{Deposit:: GOLD FIELDS OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED, ANNUAL REPORTS, 1973 - 1977}{Deposit:: MINERAL RESOURCES OF SOUTH-CENTRAL AFRICA; PELLETIER, R.A.; 1964}{Deposit:: MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA; FIFTH EDITION, HANDBOOK 7 ; 1976}{Deposit:: VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED, 1977, ANNUAL REPORTS.^253^VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED, 1976, ANNUAL REPORTS.^253 VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED, 1975, ANNUAL REPORTS.^253 VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED, 1974}{Production:: COMPANY ANNUAL REPORTS ; VLAKFONTEIN ANNUAL REPORT - 1984 ; VLAKFONTEIN ANNUAL REPORT - 1985 ; COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT-1986 ; CHAMBER OF MINES OF SOUTH AFRICA - ANALYSIS OF WORKING RESULTS - 1981 ; GOLDFIELDS OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT-1982 ; GOLD FIELDS OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT - 1983 ; VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 1979 ; VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 1980 ; VLAKFONTEIN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 1978}
Reporter	Mccarter, Lorna D., Sweetwood, Charles W.