Sishen mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kathu |
| Northern Cape | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Production | |
| Products | Iron ore |
| History | |
| Opened | 1953 |
The Sishen mine is a large iron mine located in central South Africa in Kathu, Northern Cape. Sishen represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in South Africa and in the world having estimated reserves of 2.43 billion tonnes of ore grading 58.6% iron metal.[1] [2]
The Sishen–Saldanha railway line that moves ore from the mines to international markets at the port of Saldanda is notable for the length of the 3,780 meter long trains that carry the ore.
References
- ↑ "Sishen Mine, Northern Cape, South Africa". mining-technology.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ↑ "Kumba’s mineral resources including ore reserves". kumba.co.za. 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
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