| Location | |
|---|---|
  Kopanang mine | |
| Gauteng | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°0′0″S26°0′0″E / 26.00000°S 26.00000°E (estimated) [1] |
| Production | |
| Products | uranium |
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