Who owns the Venetia diamond mine?
De Beers Consolidated Mines
The Venetia diamond mine is 100%-owned by De Beers Consolidated Mines. Drilling at night in the open pit. Venetia is situated near Messina in South Africa’s Northern Province.
How many mines are there in Limpopo?
With 82 mining projects in Limpopo currently listed on Africa Mining IQ, our online database provides key data and contacts for mine operators to grow their business in this lucrative region.
Where is Venetia mine situated?
Limpopo province
The Venetia Diamond Mine is South Africa’s largest producer of diamonds, since 1995. It is situated close to the South African town of Alldays in the Limpopo province and is located within the 360 km² Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve.
How many mines are in Musina?
There are five separate mines, located along an east-northeast trending line and are named the Artonvilla, Spence, Messina, Harper, and the Western Campbell mines. These mines show slight variation in their local geology and mineralisation.
When did Venetia mine start?
1992
Venetia mine opened in 1992, and contributes 40 per cent of the country’s annual diamond production. It is in the Northern Transvaal, 32km south of the Limpopo River in the Limpopo Province in the north-east corner of South Africa.
Is Musina part of Venda?
Musina (/mɛˈsiːnə/; formerly Messina) is the northernmost town in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is located near the confluence of the Limpopo River with the Sand River and the border to Zimbabwe….Musina.
| Musina Messina | |
|---|---|
| • Venda | 48.8% |
| • Sotho | 11.7% |
| • Northern Sotho | 10.4% |
| • English | 5.4% |
What is Musina famous for?
Today Musina forms the centre of a large mining area that excavates iron ore, coal, magnetite, graphite, asbestos, diamonds and semi-precious stones, over and above copper. The Musina experimental farm just off the R527 is the site of a natural wonder called the Matakwe.
How do I contact Nicky Oppenheimer?
Nicky Oppenheimer Email Address @odgers.com. @odgersberndtson.co.uk.