OPERATIONS South Africa

South Africa

South Deep: Among mines with the largest mineral reserves in the world

At 3km underground, South Deep in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin is one of the deepest mines in the world. With substantial resources and a long life, it is a flagship operation in our portfolio.

Mine

South Deep: Underground operation
Life-of-mine (LOM): 75 years

Sustainability

Solar energy contributes over 20% of South Deep’s electricity use
Reducing dependency on municipal water through recycling: 78% of water used is reused or recycled

Community impact

Strong relationships with surrounding communities, with a focus on local employment, procurement, and social programmes focused on education, health and infrastructure. The South Deep community and education trusts provide significant funds for community investment projects

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2018 – 2022

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2018 – 2022 (English) PDF – 1MB

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2018 – 2022 (Tswana) PDF – 1MB

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2018 – 2022 (Xhosa) PDF – 1MB

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2020 - 2024

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2020 - 2024 (English) PDF – 13MB

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2020 - 2024 (Tswana) PDF – 13MB

South Deep Social and Labour Plan 2020 - 2024 (Xhosa) PDF – 13MB

Key stakeholder numbers

Employees & contractors: 5,516 (2,582 employees)
Host community suppliers: 74
Women in mining: 27% (60% in core mining roles)
Workforce from host communities: 63% of employees
Community investments: US$3.7m (including spending by the trusts)

Based on 2023 data

Salient points

ATTRIBUTABLE MINERAL RESERVES

28.2Moz gold

Proved and probable

ATTRIBUTABLE MINERAL RESOURCES (EMR)

20.0Moz gold

Measured and indicated

6.0Moz gold

Inferred

Based on 2023 data

Mineral Resources and Reserves supplement 2023 PDF – 9MB Mineral Resources and Reserves supplement 2023 PDF – 9MB

Report to Stakeholders 2023 PDF – 3MB

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