Ophir Mine

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Comstock_Lode
gptkbp:accessibility difficult due to location
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Witwatersrand_Basin
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:2000
gptkbp:closure_type depletion of resources
site rehabilitation efforts
gptkbp:community_engagement minimal during operation
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local communities
gptkbp:contribution significant to national economy
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local culture
gptkbp:depth approximately 1,500 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:19th_century
deep-level mining
gptkbp:economic_impact contributed to local economy
gptkbp:employees employed thousands
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
implemented post-closure
gptkbp:famous_for rich gold deposits
gptkbp:geological_formation conducted in the area
Archaean rocks
gptkbp:historical_event documented in mining archives
gptkbp:historical_period Gold Rush era
gptkbp:historical_significance major gold producer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ophir Mine
gptkbp:infrastructure developed for mining operations
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing in surrounding areas
gptkbp:land_use ongoing
changed due to mining activities
part of reclamation efforts
gptkbp:legacy part of South African mining history
recognized for historical value
gptkbp:local_economy boosted during operation
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
advanced for its time
Ophir Gold Limited
affected by changes in laws.
intensive during peak years
part of Witwatersrand mining history
gptkbp:natural_resources held by government
gptkbp:operated_by Ophir Gold Limited
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:item
over 1 million ounces
exhausted by 2000
gptkbp:region gptkb:Gauteng
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance strict post-closure
gptkbp:related_to South African gold mining industry
gptkbp:research_interest geological studies
gptkbp:safety_record poor
gptkbp:status closed
gptkbp:sustainability addressed post-closure
gptkbp:tourist_attraction limited due to closure
gptkbp:type gptkb:item
gptkbp:water_management critical issue during operation
gptkbp:year_created 1886