Buffelsfontein mine
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LocationStilfontein
ProvinceNorth West
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates26°54′22″S 26°48′22″E / 26.906°S 26.806°E
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Buffelsfontein mine  Buffelsfontein mine | |
| Location | Stilfontein |
| Province | North West |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°54′22″S 26°48′22″E / 26.906°S 26.806°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
| History | |
| Closed | 2013 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Simmer & Jack Mines |
The Buffelsfontein mine was one of the largest gold mines in South Africa and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the North West Province, south of Stilfontein and south-east of Klerksdorp.[2] The mine had estimated reserves of 11.02 million oz of gold.[1]
