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 2020 – 2024
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
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