{"id":22785,"date":"2023-09-11T15:51:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T10:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=22785"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:51:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T10:21:03","slug":"de-beers-sells-buffels-marine-mining-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/de-beers-sells-buffels-marine-mining-right\/","title":{"rendered":"De Beers Sells Buffels Marine Mining Right"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>De Beers Group reported the successful sale of the Buffels Marine Mining Right (BMMR), and associated assets, to Kleinzee Holdings Proprietary Limited (Kleinzee Holdings) as of 7<sup>th<\/sup> August 2023. The BMMR was De Beers\u2019 last remaining mining right at Namaqualand Mines.<\/p>\n<p>De Beers has been conducting rehabilitation activities since it ceased operations on the BMMR in 2010, while looking for a responsible operator for the mining right. Kleinzee Holdings is a consortium led by Melki Mining Proprietary Limited and HolGoun Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited. Through the sale process, Kleinzee Holdings demonstrated extensive mining experience and the requisite resources to operate and further develop the mine.<\/p>\n<p>Moses Madondo, Managing Director of De Beers Group Managed Operations, said: \u201cDe Beers is pleased to handover the BMMR to Kleinzee Holdings as they resume mining operations and create new opportunities for economic activity and employment. We extend our appreciation to all parties involved in the successful completion of this transaction, and for making a new future possible in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thiru Govender, the Chairman of Kleinzee Holdings, said: \u201cWe are conscious of the challenges that face us in operating a mine which has been conducting rehabilitation activities since ceasing operations in 2010, and we are committed to ensuring that the mine is operational within the shortest period, bringing much needed employment and economic stimuli to Kleinzee and the surrounding towns.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>De Beers continues to invest in exploration activities in the Northern Cape Province, and is committed to building a positive legacy in the region through investments in socio-economic development projects focused on education, skills development and job creation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>De Beers Group reported the successful sale of the Buffels Marine Mining Right (BMMR), and associated assets, to Kleinzee Holdings Proprietary Limited (Kleinzee Holdings) as of 7th August 2023. 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