Leading surface mines in South Africa 2021, by production volume
Grootegeluk Mine was the leading surface mine in South Africa in 2021. The mine is owned by Exxaro and produces coal. In the said year, almost 58 million metric tons of coal were produced via the mine. Sishen Mine (iron mine) and Ergo Mine (gold and uranium) followed with an output of almost 38 million and 24 million metric tons, respectively.