Where we operate
Our platinum mining operations are in South Africa, in the country’s North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
South Africa
Anglo Platinum's operations are in the Rustenburg area of South Africa's North West province where the company conducts underground mining at Khomanani, Bathopele, Siphumelele, Thembelani, Khuseleka mines (formerly Rustenburg mine), Tumela and Dishaba mines (formerly Amandelbult mine). Underground mining is also carried out at Bafokeng-Rasimone, Kroondal and Marikana joint ventures.
Operations on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex include the Modikwa joint venture and the new Mototolo joint venture. UG2 is one of the two main platinum-bearing reefs in the Bushveld Complex; the other is the Merensky Reef.
Further to the north is Mogalakwena, an open cast operation, and Lebowa Platinum. Anglo Platinum is also in joint venture at Modikwa Platinum (50%) and Pandora (42.5%) and in two joint ventures with Aquarius Platinum and one with Xstrata.
| Operation | Ownership |
|---|---|
| Underground | |
| Bathopele | 100% |
| Khomanani | 100% |
| Thembelani | 100% |
| Khuseleka | 100% |
| Siphumelele | 100% |
| Tumela | 100% |
| Dishaba | 100% |
| Twickenham | 100% |
| Union mine | 85% |
| Modikwa JV | 50% |
| Kroondal and Marikana JV | 50% |
| Mototolo JV | 50% |
| Bafokeng-Rasimone JV | 50% |
| Bokoni (formerly Lebowa mine) | 49% |
| Pandora JV | 42.5% |
| Open Cut | |
| Mogalakwena | 100% |
| Other | |
| Rustenburg Base Metals Refinery | 100% |
| Precious Metal Refinery | 100% |
| Polokwane Smelter | 100% |
| Western Limb Tailings Retreatment | 100% |
| Waterval Smelter | 100% |



