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Bushveld Complex [¦bu̇sh‚veld ′käm‚pleks] (geology) In South Africa, an enormous layered intrusion, containing over half the world's platinum, chromium, vanadium, and refractory minerals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Their recent partnership with Anglo Platinum was forged to pursue a platinum exploration project covering 67 square kilometres on the western Bushveld Complex in South Africa. This acquisition effectively doubles the area of Caledonia's Rooipoort Project underlain by Bushveld Complex rocks with proven PGE potential. The grade thickness (centimetre gram per ton) cut-off was determined by looking at operating costs and mining methods for other platinum mines nearby in the Bushveld Complex including the adjoining BRPM platinum mine that is currently producing approximately 200,000 ounces of refined platinum per year. |
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