Old Randfontein Mine

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Randfontein
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Anglo_Gold_Ashanti
gptkbp:archaeological_findings artifacts from mining operations
gptkbp:closing_date 1970s
gptkbp:closure_type depletion of resources
land reclamation issues
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local communities
gptkbp:conservation_status studies on biodiversity impact
gptkbp:coordinates gptkb:Randfontein
gptkbp:cultural_heritage recognized by heritage organizations
gptkbp:cultural_impact local heritage site
gptkbp:depth over 1,000 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by deep-level mining
gptkbp:economic_impact contributed to South Africa's GDP
gptkbp:educational_programs mining history education
gptkbp:environmental_impact land degradation
compliance with post-closure regulations
gptkbp:future_plans potential for redevelopment
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:Witwatersrand_Supergroup
gptkbp:historical_event gold rush era
documented in mining archives
gptkbp:historical_figure Sir Alfred Beit
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the Witwatersrand gold rush
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Old Randfontein Mine
gptkbp:infrastructure shafts and tunnels
gptkbp:land_use privately owned
gptkbp:legacy community development initiatives
influenced local economy
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Randfontein_Local_Municipality
gptkbp:location gptkb:Randfontein,_South_Africa
stamp mills
subject to South African mining laws
used steam power
gptkbp:natural_resources gptkb:item
gptkbp:open_to_public restricted access due to safety concerns
gptkbp:operational_status closed
gptkbp:owner Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company
gptkbp:partnerships conflicts with local residents
gptkbp:produced_by millions of ounces of gold
local refineries used
gptkbp:production_years 1890
1970s
gptkbp:research_interest geological studies
gptkbp:safety_features recorded accidents during operation
gptkbp:significance one of the largest gold producers in South Africa
gptkbp:status abandoned
gptkbp:team ongoing environmental restoration projects
gptkbp:tourist_attraction site for historical tours
gptkbp:transportation railway access
gptkbp:type gptkb:item
gptkbp:water_management acid mine drainage
gptkbp:year_created 1889