Palabora Copper Mine, Palabora, South Africa - Mining Technology

Background at Palabora MineGeology and ReservesProduction at PalaboraOpen-Pit Mining at The Palabora MineUnderground Development at PalaboraOre Treatment and Sales at PalaboraOpen-pit mining commenced at Palabora in 1964 and ended in 2002 when the pit reached its final economic depth. The development of an underground mine to work the ore remaining below the pit bottom began during the final years of open-pit production, at a cost of $465m, with the prospect of a further 20 years’ life in the underground operation. The ...2