Meet Mephisto, the worm that rules the underworld

The Beatrix gold mine lies a few hours outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, in one of the richest gold fields in the world. It extends more than two kilometres …

There's no longer gold in them there hills: Sibanye Stillwater …

Unless gold prices move much higher and the investment environment improves, Sibanye is unlikely to exploit its Beatrix mine beyond about five years' time, spokesman James Wellsted said. Driefontein - once Africa's biggest gold mine and which now goes 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) underground - will run out around 2030, and Kloof …

Beatrix Gold Mine In Orange Free State, South Africa

As an underground mining operation, the Beatrix Gold Mine began production in 1983, with an overall output that was considered to be of medium size. The mine covers a vast …

Geological setting and mineralisation

At Beatrix 3 Shaft, mining is in general on reef types associated with a transition from BXR to AAR. To the north of 3 Shaft the VS5 erodes the underlying AAR. The BXR is not developed at 4 Shaft where the …

Destruction of underground methane at Beatrix Gold Mine

Abstract. Beatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from ...

The Beatrix Au Mine: Unearthing "Worms from Hell"

Tullis Onstott's research team, along with Gaetan Borgonie of the University of Ghent in Belgium, recently made a startling discovery: microscopic roundworms known as nematodes living nearly two-and-a-half miles beneath the Earth's surface in Beatrix Au mine, in the Free State Province of South Africa. Now known as "worms from hell" or ...

BEATRIX 1 SHAFT INCREMENTAL MINING AND …

Beatrix 1 Shaft was placed on Care and Maintenance in Q2 2019. The shaft must remain operational for: • Second Escape for 3 Shaft • Pumping • Methane Management 2. LOCATION AND BACKGROUND Beatrix Mine is situated in the Free State Province, some 39 kilometers South-East of Welkom.

Sibanye-Stillwater to restructure at Kloof and Beatrix mines

Further to previous restructuring concluded during 2023 and Q1 2024, the ongoing Group business review has identified a need to address losses at the Beatrix 1 …

Beatrix Mine

About. Beatrix Mine is located in Theunissen. Beatrix Mine is working in Mining activities. You can contact the company at 057 733 8111. You can find more information about Beatrix Mine at PoBox. P.O. Box 2823, Welkom, 9460. Wheelchair Accessible. Yes.

Sibanye-Stillwater trapped miners brought to surface safely

Nearly 1,000 miners were stuck underground for more than 24 hours at the company's Beatrix gold mine in South Africa. Damage to the winder control systems and generators at the Beatrix 3 shaft ...

Beatrix methane capture and destruction project

Sibanye-Stillwater's Beatrix operation, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, intersects methane from underground sources during mining operations. …

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BEATRIX MINES LTD Company Profile

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Our commitment to people and the environment. Innovation & technology. We invest in digitisation & innovative technologies. About. Learn more about Sibanye-Stillwater. Business. Explore our operations & projects. Sibanye-Stillwater is one of the world's leading international precious metals mining company, with a diverse asset …

The Beatrix LoM plan extends to 2025. Beatrix Gold Mine …

Beatrix Gold Mine is situated in the geologically unique and world renowned Witwatersrand Basin, which is the world's premier gold region. The mine is the southernmost mine in …

Sibanye-Stillwater restructure puts over 4,000 jobs on the line

Sibanye-Stillwater restructure puts more than 4,000 jobs on the line. The business review could potentially impact 3,107 employees and 915 contractors. The latest business review aims to address the company's ongoing losses. Credit: Mark Schwettmann via Shutterstock. South African mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has initiated …

Beatrix Gold Mine

Beatrix Mine is situated in the Magisterial District of Matjhabeng, at latitude 28° 15' S and longitude 26° 47' E near the towns of Welkom and ia, some 240 km southwest of Johannesburg, in the Free State Province of South Africa. The site is accessed via the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Kroonstad, and then via the R34.

Operational review | Sustainability | Annual reports 2013

The present scope of operations is the result of the consolidation on 1 July 2002 of the adjacent Beatrix and Oryx mines (No 4 shaft, also known as West Section). Gold mining commenced at Beatrix in 1985 and at Oryx in 1993. Geology. Beatrix exploits the Beatrix Reef (BXR) at shafts No 1, 2 and 3, and the Kalkoenkrans Reef (KKR) at shaft No 4.

Gold output at Sibanye-Stillwater's Beatrix mine off to

GOLD processing at Sibanye-Stillwater's Beatrix gold mine in the Free State is to be closed until April in order to rehabilitate part of a tailings dam, the company said today in an operating update for its 2021 financial year.. The closure compounds a difficult period for Sibanye-Stillwater which last year said mining at three shafts in the …

Joel Mine | South Africa | Underground | Harmony

Joel is a twin-shaft mining operation in the Free State, some 290km south-west of Johannesburg, on the southern edge of the Witwatersrand Basin. A pre-developed scattered mining system is used, allowing for selective mining, leaving complex areas unmined, and takes into account the stability of footwall development. Mining is focused …

One dead, four injured after being trapped underground at …

One person has died and four others injured after they were trapped underground at Beatrix mine near Theunissen in the Free State. Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) National Health and Safety Chairperson Xolani Bokoloshe says the injured miners were rescued last night and taken to hospital.

Major Mines & Projects | Beatrix Mine

Beatrix is a deep level underground gold mine located along the northern and southwestern margins of the Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa.

GENERATING CLEAN ENERGY

Beatrix mining units 1 and 2 have an installed telemetry system with strategically placed flammable gas and velocity sensors, critical fans and carbon monoxide sensors. Environmental conditions are monitored on a 24-hour basis in the central control room at mining unit 1, located at Beatrix 3 shaft. Clear call-out procedures are followed in the

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Beatrix Gold Mine

WEBBeatrix is the southernmost mine in the Witwatersrand Basin and has shown that low grade ore deposits can be profitably mined with …

Sibanye Stillwater Mining Learnerships (Beatrix Mine Operation…

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact Sibanye Stillwater's Human Resources Department directly: HR Person: Daphney Rammedi (Beatrix Campus) Telephone number: 057 733 8795. Recruiting Person: Polelo Matloga. Telephone number: 011 278 9664. Sibanye Stillwater Academy is offering a learnership opportunity to a …

Sibanye-Stillwater Section 189 consultations: Beatrix 4 and …

Sibanye-Stillwater Section 189 consultations: NUM weighs in. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) received with shock the news that Sibanye-Stillwater is …

Major Mines & Projects | Beatrix Mine

Beatrix is a deep level underground gold mine located along the northern and southwestern margins of the Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa. This mine is typical of the many Witwatersrand Basin operations, which have been the primary contributors to South Africa's production of a significant portion of the world's recorded gold output ...

Beatrix Mine

Located at: Farm Leeuwdult, 52 Theunissen Road, Theunissen, 9410, South Africa. Call: +27 57 733 8111

Job losses at Beatrix 4 shaft, Kloof 1 plant minimised, …

The consultation took place under Section 189A (S189) of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, amid ongoing financial losses at the Beatrix 4 gold mine shaft in the Free State, and the impact of ...

Beatrix miners rescued after Eskom restores power

Power was restored to the Beatrix gold mine owned by Sibanye-Stillwater early on Friday morning, prompting the rescue of hundreds of miners trapped underground since Thursday morning. The power ...

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