1 Jan 2019
Mine Opening for Fluorspar in South Africa
South African fluorspar mine under construction was expected to begin production in early 2019, potentially boosting local output.
South Africa production
Fluorspar
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Relevant Events
Jul 2017
Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in South Africa
SepFluor Ltd. began construction of the Nokeng fluorite mine and 180,000‑t/yr milling project in South Africa in July 2017, expanding fluorite supply capacity.
29 Oct 2013
Processing Startup for Fluorspar in South Africa
Sephaku Fluoride Ltd. issued contracts to install a beneficiation plant and flotation mill at its Nokeng Mine project, expected to be operational by end‑2017.
Oct 2012
Mine Closure for Fluorspar in South Africa
Fluormin Plc placed its Witkop Fluorspar mine on care‑and‑maintenance status after falling below production cost.
18 Sep 2012
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
Fluormin Plc sold its Buffalo Fluorspar project for about $1.38 million, transferring ownership to new owners.
2012
Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in South Africa
Vergenoeg Fluorspar mine expanded its acidspar production capacity to 300,000 t/yr through new plant and powder production.
17 Feb 2006
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
Sallies Limited entered into an agreement to purchase the Buffalo Fluorspar operation from Intercoal, expanding its fluorspar portfolio.
17 Feb 2006
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
Sallies announced plans to sell 30% of its company to African Renaissance Investments to comply with black empowerment laws.
23 Jan 2006
Project Cancellation for Fluorspar in South Africa
Sallies cancelled its five‑year supply contract with Honeywell due to price disputes and currency appreciation.
1 Jun 2004
Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in South Africa
Witkop Mining commissioned an additional ball mill and regrind mill, further expanding processing capacity.
1 Apr 2004
Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in South Africa
Witkop Mining commissioned a new ball mill, expanding fluorspar processing capacity.
1 Mar 2003
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
South Africa introduced the Mineral and Petroleum Royalty Bill in March 2003 to overhaul mining royalties, affecting fluorspar revenue streams.
1 Oct 2002
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
South Africa signed the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act in October 2002, reshaping mining ownership and royalty regimes and impacting fluorspar operations.
1 Jan 2002
Mine Closure for Fluorspar in South Africa
Buffalo Fluorspar mine in South Africa shut down in 2002 due to legal problems, cutting the country’s fluorspar production.
1 Jul 1999
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
The Vergenoeg fluorospar mine, owned by Bayer AG, was sold to Canadian miner Metorex, shifting ownership of a significant South African fluorospar asset.
1 Jul 1999
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in South Africa
Metorex subsequently sold a 30% stake in the Vergenoeg mine to Minerales y Productos Derivados SA of Spain.
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