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Operational Chrome Mine for Sale
North West (NW)
Asking Price
R 160,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
South Africa holds 72% of the global chromite resources, which includes more than 41% of the world’s reserves. South Africa was the worlds sixth-largest producer of iron ore and the largest producer of chrome ore in 2019.
About this opportunity:
* Mine currently under care & maintenance
* Opencast & Underground Seams
* Mining License in place
* Including property ± 55ha
* Was operational for 10 years
* Lifespan left 10 - 13 years
* ± 5m ton reserves
For more details, enquire now!
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JV in Diamond Mine Offered (45%)
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 25,500,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Mining in South Africa was once the main driving force behind the history and development of Africas most advanced and richest economy. While diamond mining has been taking place in South Africa for almost a century and a half, the country’s diamond sector is far from reaching the end of its life.
On offer is 45% shares in this diamond mine based in the Northern Cape of South Africa.
About this opportunity:
* Greenfields mine on a previously operational mining site
* No major infrastructure on site
* Mining rights for alluvial mining in place and up to date.
* Land not included (Leased)
* The total estimated value of the reserves is projected at $586 million
* EIA was conducted and approved by DMR
* GEO report was compiled in accordance with the SAMREC Code
The asking price excludes VAT.
Please enquire for more details.
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Gold Rock Dump Mining Opportunity
Gauteng (GP)
Asking Price
R 54,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Gold recovery from gold dumps is well known in South Africa as a very low-risk gold recovery process. The gold price has firmed up and interest has now shifted from the capital-intensive investment underground mining back to the surface where the grades are not so high but the recovery costs are also not so high.
About this opportunity:
* its a low-risk gold mining investment as the ore during the development of the mine is all on the surface. Once crushed and screened you can do a toll treatment with your current neighbor mine.
*mining cost to bring all this ore to the surface has been paid, with the availability of high tech crushing and screening equipment which is readily available are basically this is the last opportunity to extract gold at a reasonable low cost.
* NNR Certificate
* land not included; the seller has a servitude on the area where the gold rock dump is located
* Social & Labour Plan
The gold rock dump was surveyed measuring 2.2 million tons after 80.000 tons bulk sample was removed. Tests were done on the dump by doing a toll treatment of 80 000 tons at the nearby mine. The exercise yielded R 115 Million (ZAR). An average grade of 1.8 gr per ton at that time was measured.
Current shareholders are prepared to sell 100% of the shares in the company. W The seller has secured a crushing and screening plant with a capacity of 300 tons per hour. Processing could start immediately using mobile equipment and schedule payment from the tolling agreement can be received on a 14-day basis.
Included in the asking price of USD3.6mil is an Environment Policy Fund with value in excess of what the rehabilitation requirement is.
Extremely good net profits projected based on surveyed results - details available to qualified buyers. Projections show an ROI of approximately 40% within 12 months.
Please enquire for more details.
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Gold Mine for Sale in Mozambique
International Opportunities
Asking Price
R 48,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Mozambiques mineral potential is largely untapped. Gold mining has a long history in Mozambique dating back to over 1000years. However, there is no large scale gold mining in Mozambique offering huge opportunity in this African country.
On offer is a 51% share in this gold mine available to an investor or JV Partner.
Owners of the concession are well respected in Mozambique and businessmen who have good government contacts and support.
About this opportunity:
* Greenfields
* Prospecting license secured for gold
* Preliminary prospecting has been completed and gold discovered
* Pre-feasibility study was conducted
* Alluvial and rock formations on the surface and shallow underground
Cash is required to get the mine operational.
The next step would be to complete a Full Geo Report to verify gold reserves and locations of the gold on the entire 2322ha concession site. This would cost approx. $759 000 (Own Geologist can be appointed by funder).
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Coal Mine for Sale
Free State (FS)
Asking Price
R 130,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
The planned initial mining operation is based on an open cast resource of circa 7 million (mineable tonnages in-situ) and intended to generate the cash flow necessary to develop the main project for a mouth-of mine power plant.
An attractive and predictable profit situation is expected from the mining, which details shall be mutually assessed through an already developed financial model for the project.
Substantial value is expected to be extracted from future phases of the mining project when the resource exploration focuses on selected quality sweet spots including underground operations expected to yield circa 15 million tons and development of the coal-fired power plant.
The mine is not operational at the moment after activity stopped in 2016. The coal meets Sasols coal specs.
Untenable shareholder relations has forced the major shareholder to consider an exit or alternatively seek a partner that will buy out all other shareholders. An outright purchase price consideration is R130mil. Options to be discussed should the investor opt to move forward with the majority shareholder.
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Diamond Mine for Sale
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 40,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
This project represents a unique opportunity to rapidly develop a mining operation over a short time! Priced right to sell quick!
The primary sources of all of South Africa’s diamonds are kimberlites in ancient, vertically dipping volcanic pipes, mostly located in the vicinity of the city of Kimberley and initially amenable to opencast. The underground mining and recovery of diamonds continue to this day in the vicinity of Kimberley, the site of the early main discoveries in the 19th century.
The opportunity now exists to acquire a dormant mine with a kimberlite pipe and two fissures in the Postmasburg area, Northern Cape, South Africa. This mine has been mined for about 6 years over the past 100 years and has been dormant for the past 7 years. Both open cast and underground methods were used in the past. The most recent production being from limited tailings treatment conducted in 2010.
The area where the mine is located has a long history of diamond mining.
* CPR available
* 2 428 ha
* mining license valid till 2046
* data available in archives at DMR
* SAMREC Code compliant resource
No regulatory permission is required for the owner to sell this mine. The transfer can take place from the seller to the buyer directly without any delays.
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UHG Anthracite Mine for Sale
KwaZulu - Natal (KZN)
Asking Price
R 350,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Anthracite Mine available for a 75% buyout at R350 mil ($23.52mil).
The potential is really interesting with future activated carbon beneficiation opportunities available as well for the investor ( First Refusal on offer to participate).
* Geo Report is certified 43:101 compliant (CPR available)
* Brownfields
* Opencast, underground and stockpile washing & mining operation
* Previously operated by contract miners
* Mine pit is exposed and mining can commence
* In-situ stockpiles on-site already
* Off takes available for all the product
* Business plans, financial projections and maps available
* Owner will retain 25% share and will be available to run the mine
Contact me now for more details!
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Iron Ore Mine for Sale - Namibia
International Opportunities
Asking Price
R 665,600,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Namibia is a middle-income country that has enjoyed considerable success since it gained independence from South Africa in 1990.
It is renowned for sound economic management, good governance and inherited a well-functioning physical infrastructure, a market economy, rich natural resources, and a relatively strong public administration. Namibia has a predictable legal system to protect investors.
The opportunity now exists to invest in an Iron Ore Mine in Namibia.
About this opportunity:
* Brownfields
* Open Cast
* EIA done and accepted
* Drill works done (320 plus holes drilled in PIT1)
* Bankable Feasibility Study available
* Mine surface plans available
* Mining license application
* Feasibility study available
* Geo reports available
* Reserve statements available
* Land lease agreement in place
* Resource valued at $8.8 Billion
The seller is open to discuss an option of private equity of 10% with a royalty payable per ton.
Full details about this opportunity are available to qualified investors/buyers.
No agents or brokers, please.
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Diamond Mine for Sale
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 5,000,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
While diamond mining has been taking place in South Africa for almost a century and a half, the country’s diamond sector is far from reaching the end of its life.
On offer is a greenfield diamond mining opportunity of ±1400ha land with approved mining rights. The asking price includes the property and mining rights. EIA was done and approved by the Department of Mineral Resources.
A geological report is available as well as approved mining works program.
Please enquire for full details on this greenfields diamond mine for sale. Qualified buyers will get access to all reports and information available.
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Chrome Ore Mine for Sale
North West (NW)
Asking Price
R 240,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
South Africa is the world’s largest producer of ferrochrome. The country holds about 70% of the world’s total chrome reserves and produces 75% of the wold’s ferrochrome.
About this opportunity:
* full buy-out 100% share
* existing BEE shareholder available to stay on as BEE partner
* fully operational mine and processing facility (under care & maintained)
* all mining & water rights in place
* land included
* processing fo ferrochrome into high-grade chrome sand
Enquire now for more details about this opportunity!
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Manganese Mine JV
North West (NW)
Asking Price
R 550,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
South Africa is the global leader in manganese reserves - with a growing export market. Approximately 80% of the worlds known economic manganese resources are contained in the Kalahari manganese field in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
About this opportunity:
* Greenfields manganese mine with 12 farms (mining rights) included
* The full Geo Survey and CPR report needs to be completed on all 12 farms.
* All the figures derived from the neighbouring mine results.
* Total of 30 000has of mining rights included
* Full mining rights (pending payment of R1 million rehabilitation guarantee to DMR)
* Opencast
* 38,9 million tons reserve of Pebble Manganese
* Full EIA completed
* Mine is ready to operate
Enquire now for more details about this exciting mining opportunity!
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Great Deal - Iron Ore Mine JV
Limpopo (LP)
Asking Price
R 10,605,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Great deal! Iron Ore Mine 54% share offered @ $707,000,000.
Iron ore is a sought-after commodity. The investment required is $707 million for a 54% share. The owner can be retained to run the mine with the Black Empowerment partners.
The mine is based in the North West Province of South Africa.
* IRR is 22%
* pay back only 5 years
* Reserves 1.3 billion tons
* life of mine way over 100 years
* Reports available
* Mining Right In place and is ready to be issued
* The CPR has been completed
* The project has been prepared for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Market.
Full buy out at $1,400,000,000 or 54% shareholding at $707,000,000 will be considered.
For more details about this opportunity, please contact us now!
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Platinum Mine for Sale
Limpopo (LP)
Asking Price
R 900,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
South Africa has more than 80 per cent of the worlds platinum reserves, and is the worlds largest producer of platinum group metals (PGMs).
About this opportunity:
Commodities mined:
Platinum (PGM), Chrome, Palladium, Rhodium, Gold, Ruthenium, Iridium, (Copper and Nickle- not mined yet) , Chrome never utilised, large stockpiles available.
On offer:
Operational PGM mine (Total Buyout with 6500has of land) with first refusal on additional adjoining land 6500ha.
Fully operational mine (Need maintenance and upgrades) and processing facility
All mining and water rights granted in 2014 for 30 years. Mining rights for 6500has :-Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Gold, Ruthenium, Iridium, Chrome UG2- concentrate (44/48 and ROM (38/40), Copper and Nickel.
Machinery & Equipment:
All building, mining equipment, shaft drills, water reservoirs, equipment, trucks, loaders, transformers, etc included.
Evaluation of R2.8 billion which includes assets and minerals and land value.
Geological reports done and available.
For more details about this exciting opportunity offering excellent yield, please enquire now!
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Thermal Coal Mine
Limpopo (LP)
Asking Price
R 1,500,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
South Africa is one of the seven largest coal-producing and one of the top five coal-exporting countries in the world. More than a quarter of coal mined in South Africa is exported.
About this opportunity:
* Commodity Mined: Thermal and Coking coal- CV 23-27 Mj/kg (5900kcal/kg)
* On offer: Full 100% buyout of Company with mining rights
* EIA completed, Mining rights await payment of Rehabilitation guarantee (R10,2 million) before issue, awaiting water permits- applications done (Only supplied once
* Geological reports completed and available . Full detailed CPR available and SAMREC compliant
* Estimated $200 million to get fully operational
For more details, please enquire now.
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Coal Mine with Contracts for Sale
Free State (FS)
Asking Price
R 540,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Coal is South Africas dominant energy source. 77% of South Africas energy needs are provided by coal, according to the Department of Energy. Eskom produces 95% of the electricity used in South Africa, and its coal-fired stations produce about 90% of electricity produced by the utility.
About this opportunity: Based in the Free State province of South Africa.
On offer: Full 100% buyout of Company with mining rights
* Greenfields- EIA completed, Mining rights completed, awaiting water permits.
* A full CPR was conducted and is SAMREC/SAMVAL compliant.
* Contracts in place with ESKOM, for Bloemfontein for 70 000mt/mth, Lethado Power Station-In discussion and potentially Sasol 1 power station and Coal to Liquid supply.
* Geological reports completed and available. Full detailed CPR available and done by an accredited company.
* Not currently in operation; new application 2020
Please enquire for more details on this opportunity.
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Diamond Bearing Farm for Sale
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 79,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Two irrigation and cattle /sheep farms with diamond-bearing gravel for sale in the Northern Province, South Africa. This area is noted for its high-quality diamonds and excellent ROI.
Farm #1: 836ha of which 736ha grazing, & 100ha irrigation.
Farm #2: 1060ha of which 996ha grazing and 65ha irrigation.
In the past little mining activities took place on the property. Only a few hectares outside the irrigation part was mined. The property has also 2 kimberlite pipes and Alluvial deposits. 442.81 carats were recovered over a period of 6 months (with proof).
With the resources underestimated by at least 50% and taking into consideration the historical statistics of the grade and dollar value per carat, the value of the remaining resources are estimated at R321,300,000.
With a strip ratio of 3 to 1, the mining cost is R41 per ton x 1,890,000 = R77,490,000
The net value of the remaining resources is estimated at R243,810,000
Farming equipment valued at R4,225,000 included in the sale. The lucern that is produced on the farm gets exported to Dubai.
For more details on this opportunity, please enquire now!
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West Coast Diamond Mine for Sale
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 75,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
A vast resource of gem-quality diamonds exists off the west coast of southern Africa. Over the course of millions of years, many diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes in the Orange River drainage basin have been extensively eroded and the released diamonds transported to the West Coast of South Africa.
About this opportunity:
-- valid bulk sampling permit from DMR on private property
-- no community involvement
-- greenfields project
-- beach and strip mining
-- virgin ground next to a very rich area
-- 1 to 5 metres overburden
-- expect 6 to 8 carats/100 tonne
-- sizes 1 - 10 carats of blue-white colouring
-- life expectancy 20+ years
Local miners, engineers, geologists, operators, etc and equipment are available to assist investors and/or operate on their behalf. These people are familiar with the area and its mining methods.
Please contact Anthony Lesch for more details about this opportunity.
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Going Concern Diamond Mine for Sale
North West (NW)
Asking Price
R 270,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
After more than 150 years of intensive mining following the discovery of the Eureka Diamond on the banks of the Orange River in 1867, South Africa’s diamond industry remains among the top 8 largest producers in the world.
While diamond mining has been taking in place in South Africa for almost a century and a half, the country’s diamond sector is far from reaching the end of its life. South Africa is the world’s
eighth biggest diamond producer.
This diamond mine is sold as a going concern. Its currently mining 4,000 Mt/day from two wash plants.
Geographical reports are available.
Please enquire for more details about this exciting mining opportunity.
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Coal Mine for Sale
KwaZulu - Natal (KZN)
Asking Price
R 700,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
The coal industry employed 92,230 people in 2019 (86,647 in 2018), representing about 19% of total employment in the mining sector. 258.9 million tonnes produced in 2019 (253Mt in 2018) with total coal sales of R139.3 billion (R146 billion in 2018). Coal is a major source of electricity in South Africa.
The coal industry spent R61 billion procuring goods and services, most of it locally, thus contributing to the creation and maintaining of jobs in other industries. 70% of coal volume is consumed domestically and more than 70% of electricity demand is generated from coal power.
About this opportunity:
5,000ha, 2 Mines
99mil+ tons - minable coal.
A-Grade & Anthracite Coal.
40+ Years Lifespan Left. 1
5+ Years Opencast Lifespan Left.
Rail siding in place.
Off-take agreements in place.
Currently mining 170,000 tons per month.
Incl. Wash-Plant, scales, workshops, reserves etc.
All mining rights, licenses, permits and rehab agreements in place.
Geo & drilling reports, financials etc. in place
Contact us today for more information on this mining opportunity.
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JV Iron Ore & Manganese Mine for Sale
Northern Cape (NC)
Asking Price
R 375,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Iron is the most common element on earth, comprising most of the planet’s inner and outer core. Iron has been used by humans since ancient times to make tools. Most iron is used to manufacture steel, which is in turn used in the construction, engineering, automotive, and machinery industries. The supply of iron ore is an important factor for the global economy.
Although a limited resource, South African iron ore is of a higher grade, commanding world prices in the upper-tier.
This mine produces both Iron Ore and Manganese.
On offer is 20% equity in the mine for $25m.
* Full off-take in place
* Opencast & Underground
* All relevant reports & licenses in place.
* Mining Rights in place.
* 39,000ha
* Iron Ore & Manganese
* 62/64% Hermatite
For more information about this opportunity, enquire now!
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Gold Mine for Sale
International Opportunities
Asking Price
R 112,000,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
Mining is an important industry in Pakistan. Gold Reserves in Pakistan remained unchanged at 64.60 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2020 from 64.60 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2020. source: World Gold Council.
About this opportunity:
X-section area = (300 x 281/2) x 2 = 84,300m²
Length = 13000m
Volume = 1,095,900,000 cubic meter
Density = 2
Tonnage = 2,191,800,000 tons, for 1 ppm
Gold quantity = 2,191,800,000 = 2,191,800 kg
Gold p/kg = 40,000 US$
Worth = 3,191,800 x 40.000 = 87,672,000,000 US$ = 87,672 million = 87.67 B US$ ,
Excluding cobbles gravels pebbles etc then 45,24 = 31.9 B US$ while considering 70% recovery factor then 15.3 billion US$.
1.5 Billion US$ / Square Kilometer
Contact us today for more information if you are interested in investing in Pakistan!
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Diamond Mine For Sale
North West (NW)
Asking Price
R 600,000,000
Annual Turnover
undisclosed
Monthly Profit
undisclosed
While diamond mining has been taking in place in South Africa for almost a century and a half, the country’s diamond sector is far from reaching the end of its life. Developments at the country’s three largest mines are designed to expand their outputs and to extend their lives to anywhere between a quarter and a half a century.
In 2018 the mining sector contributed R351 billion to the South African gross domestic product (GDP)
A total of 456,438 people were employed in the mining sector in 2018.
Each person employed in the mining sector has up to nine indirect dependants.
The mining sector has, for many years, attracted valuable foreign direct investment to South Africa.
This opportunity offers a diamond mine based in the North West Province of South Africa.
Currently Mining 9000Mt/day from 3 wash plants. Geographical reports are available.
Please enquire for full details on this mining opportunity.
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