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Booysendal

Booysendal is a platinum-group metals mine located in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The operation is owned and operated by Northam Platinum and sits on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex, one of the world's richest repositories of platinum-group metals. The mine produces platinum, palladium and rhodium, along with associated by-products including gold. Booysendal comprises both underground and opencast mining operations, giving it flexibility in extraction methods and ore-body access. The facility has grown to become one of Northam Platinum's flagship assets, contributing significantly to the company's overall production profile. Its location on the northern limb places it in proximity to other major platinum operations, benefiting from established regional infrastructure and skills. Booysendal's output feeds into global markets for autocatalysts, jewellery and industrial applications that rely on platinum-group metals. The mine has undergone phased expansions since its commissioning, with ongoing investment aimed at extending its operational life and increasing throughput. Booysendal plays a strategic role in South Africa's position as a leading supplier of platinum-group metals to international markets.

Booysendal Updates

Northam CEO Paul Dunne talking tailings expansion.

China’s ‘encouraging’ hydrogen progress witnessed first-hand by Northam Platinum 

By: Martin Creamer     2nd March 2026 The ‘encouraging’ recent developments of the hydrogen economy in China have been witnessed first-hand by South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM)... 

Northam CEO Paul Dunne presenting half-year results.

Consensus is broadening that robust platinum pricing will continue, Northam reports 

By: Martin Creamer     27th February 2026 The broadening market consensus is that supply and demand fundamentals will continue to support robust pricing for platinum, and this, together... 

A Northam Platinum operation.

Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn

By: Martin Creamer     27th February 2026 Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For... 

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