Posted on February 12th, 2010 by Alet
Vermiculite is a member of the phyllosilicate group of minerals, and is found in various parts of the world, including in Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province. Vermiculite has the remarkable ability to expand to many times its original volume when heated, it is stable, safe and easy to handle, and is suitable for a wide range of different applications.
Vermiculite Applications:
- Animal Feedstuffs
- Lightweight Concretes
- Bitumen Coated Vermiculite Screeds
- Loosefill Insulation
- Chemically Processed Vermiculite
- Packing Materials
- Fire Protection
- Processed vermiculite
- Friction Lining
- Refractory Products
- Horticulture – growing medium
- Silicate Bonded Shapes and Blocks
- Insulation in Steelworks and Foundaries
- Vermiculite Plasters
Palabora Mining Company Contact Details:
Tel: +27 (0)15 780 2911
Website: www.palabora.co.za
Postal Address:
Palabora Mining Company
PO Box 65
No 1 Copper Road
1390
Phalaborwa
South Africa
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Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Alet
Palabora Mining Company Limited started operations in the mid-60s. They extract and beneficiate copper and vermiculite from their mines in the Limpopo Province, and is South Africa’s only producer of refined copper.
Smelting of copper iron in the Phalaborwa district occurred centuries ago, and copper of remarkable purity was produced as early as the 8th century, from the artifacts found in the area.
A series of violent volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, gave rise to the Palabora Igneous Complex, which contains a unique variety of minerals – copper, phosphates, magnetite, gold, silver, platinum, uranium, zirconium, nickel, and palladium.
Palabora Mining Company products:
- Copper – Copper Cathode, Copper Rod
- Vermiculite
- Anode Slimes
- Nickel Sulphate
- Sulphuric Acid
- Magnetite
Palabora Mining Company Contact Details:
Tel: +27 (0)15 780 2911
Website: www.palabora.co.za
Postal Address:
Palabora Mining Company
PO Box 65
No 1 Copper Road
1390
Phalaborwa
South Africa
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