Article by: R. Scheepers, G. S. Bitesigirwe, P. Gresse, and H. C. Scheepers Objectives. The aim of this communication is to illustrate the multi- source and multi- stage nature of the Proterozoic gold mineralization in the Tanga, Pwani and Morogoro […]
geological terrane is the southern regions of the Western Cape Province and the southwestern regions of the Eastern Cape where historic gold mines and gold showings are documented. Rock units involved in this discussion include the Malmesbury Group, The Kaaimans Group, The Cape Granite Suite, The Cape Supergroup and the Karoo Supergroup.
In some mines (Block C) a skip and winder system are being used to increase the effectiveness of ore extraction. In this scenario mono ropes are used to transport bags of ore from the mining faces through raizes, winzes and drives towards a central skip operated central shaft.
method has the potential of not only meaningfully discriminating emeralds from various deposits using a widely applied and easily accessible analytical technique, but to be used in furthering the understanding and identifying of possible emerald mineralization potential.
