Phalaborwa

South Africa· LimpopoProduction
Contained Copper
5.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.55%
Deposit Type
CARBONATITE
Discovery Year
1920

Overview

Unique carbonatite-hosted Cu deposit. South Africa's largest copper mine. Open pit + block cave.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Craton margin

Resources & Operations

Operator: Palabora Mining

Data Provenance

Source: Palabora Mining JORC