🇿🇦 South Africa’s First New Gold Mine in 15 Years Clears Major Risk Review
South Africa is set to welcome its first new gold mine in over a decade after a key investment risk assessment boosted confidence in the project’s viability.
The Qala Shallows Project, led by West Wits Mining, has successfully passed an independent multidisciplinary review — marking a potential turning point for the country’s struggling gold sector.
Key Highlights:
The Qala Shallows Project cleared a full technical and ESG review conducted by SRK Consulting.
Designed as a shallow, mechanised underground operation — lowering traditional deep-level mining risks.
Estimated production: ~944,000 oz over 17 years, with strong economic and job creation impact.
Expert Insight:
This project signals a strategic shift toward lower-risk, capital-efficient gold mining — a model that could revive investor confidence in South Africa’s aging gold industry.
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