Mine detail: Postmasburg Field

Previously called 'ManganorLohatlha'

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Location

Lat / long: -28.04659, 23.05153

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese
Discovery year: 1922

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: EPIGENETIC, REPLACEMENT BODIES IN (A) GAMAGARA SHALE, AND (B) MATERIAL IN KARST POCKETS
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1923

Geology

Structure:DOLOMITE WHICH CONTAINS 0.5 TO 3% MN

References

MRDSISM0172
DEP60000580
ReferenceTALJAARDT, J.J., 1979, MAJOR MANGANESE ORE FILEDS, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA: SAMANCOR, JOHANNESBURG.