Moab Khotsong, which began production in 2003, is the youngest of our high-grade, deep-level South African gold mines. Three vertical shaft systems service three mining areas – the top mine (Great Noligwa), the middle mine, and the lower mine (Zaaiplaats growth project, which is currently in development). The primary orebody exploited is the Vaal Reef with mined ore being processed at the Noligwa gold plant.
Key facts
Location:
South Africa
Klerksdorp goldfield, about 180km south-west of Johannesburg
Nature of mining
Underground
narrow reef conventional scattered mining method with integrated backfill support system incorporating bracket pillars
Mining Depth
1 791m – 3 052m
below surface
Life-of-mine
19 years
includes Zaaiplaats
Contact
Tel: 018 478 1682
2R72+2V Viljoenskroon, 2622,
North West, South Africa
Current focus
- Continue opening up and equipping the top mine to ensure availability of ground for FY26.
- Sinking operations in the Zaaiplaats decline have begun with a focus on development of the critical path to the 103-level station breakaway
For more information, refer to:
Performance FY25
Production
198 820oz
(6 184kg)
Grade
8.21g/t
(0.240 oz/t)
All-in sustaining cost
R952 206/kg
(US$1 631/oz)
Capital expenditure
R2 427m
(US$134m)
Reserves and resources
Mineral Reserves
3.4Moz
mineral Resources (inclusive)
9.2Moz
Guidance FY26
production
175 000oz –
178 500oz
capital expenditure
~R1 759m
ESG statistics
Lost-time injury frequency rate
3.72
per million hours worked
Workforce
6 232
5 108 permanent employees and 1 124 contractors
WATER INTENSITY
9.37Mℓ
per tonne treated
Energy intensity
0.98MWh
per tonne treated
GHG intensity
1.02t CO2e
per tonne treated
TOTAL COMMUNITY SPEND
R134m
Social and Labour Plan
Rewiring our mine teams
The Moab Khotsong operation is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at fostering a proactive safety culture. The mine’s challenging geology and seismic activity, coupled with its large workforce, make this transformation crucial.
