The Waterberg District is one of the major mining regions in South Africa, with platinum, iron ore, coal, diamonds, chrome, as some of the core commodities.
The sector continues to be the largest contributor in the Waterberg District Municipality’s economy accounting for 53.5% of the total GVA in the district municipality in 2023.
The district has a large production area of platinum in the province while the coal deposits in Lephalale are crucial for electricity generation, coal by-products and as an export commodity.
The current minerals and minerals of the future in the district present diverse development opportunities with great socio-economic impact potential. The municipality’s objective for the sector is local mineral beneficiation and a broader economic participation of local communities in the sector.
