Here are the five largest coal mines by production in South Africa according to GlobalData s mining database 1 Grootegeluk Mine The Grootegeluk Mine is a surface mine located in Limpopo It is owned by Exxaro Resources and produced an estimated 28 864 MTPA of coal in 2024 The mine will operate until 2024 2 New Vaal Mine
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