Tukuk-OS⛏ Driefontein, Gauteng
South Africa · Africa · 26.37°S, 27.48°E
Driefontein is the Driefontein Mine in the West Witwatersrand Basin mining field. The West Wits field was discovered in 1931 and commenced operations with Venterspost Gold Mine in 1939. In 1952, the West Driefontein mine is opened. In 1968, Kloof mine commences operations. In 1972, East Driefontein opens. In 1981, consolidation starts. In 1999, Gold Fields took control of the combined East and West Driefontein mines and merged them starting 2000 with Venterspost, Libanon, Leuudoorn and Kloof mines. In 2010, the current Kloof-Driefontein Complex, comprising KDC East and KDC West, is formed.
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Quick facts
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 26.37°S, 27.48°E · view on map |
Driefontein, Gauteng is located in South Africa, in Africa.
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