Gold Fields' South Deep mine is thought to be the largest goldmine in the world by reserves, and it is also the seventh ...

Johannesburg was discovered in 1886, following the discovery of the main Witwatersrand gold reef, which today houses the world's deepest mine. The Witwatersrand, known locally as the Rand and ...

However, it is now in steep decline. The discovery of gold-bearing reefs near Johannesburg in 1886 triggered a mining boom that propelled the country to become the world’s leading gold producer.

Established in 1886 as a gold mining settlement, Johannesburg has grown through many changes to become an insecure urban spatial reality. What the city needs is a comprehensive policy that will ...