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On 20 March 1990, Welkom was struck by a multi-vortex tornado which went through the suburbs. This tornado was part of a 240 km long storm front and had a width of up to 1.7 km. This weather event proved to be the most devastating recorded, from the financial and insurance point of view, in
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Petra Diamonds operated the Star mine, a fissure 40 km south of Welkom. The Star mine was renowned for its consistent production of high value diamonds. In 2013, Petra commenced a disposal process of its Fissure Mines portfolio. This process did not result in any acceptable offers for the mines
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above the Basal Reef. Within the channels, grades are excellent, but this falls away to nothing, outside of the channels. The A Reef is also a highly channelised reef, located some 40m above the B Reef. It consists of multiple conglomerate bands of up to 4m thick and a selected mining cut is usually
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The Free State Goldfields are divided into two sections, cut by the north–south striking De Bron Fault. This major structure has a vertical displacement of about 1500m as well as a lateral shift of 4 km. A number of other major faults lie parallel to the De Bron Fault. Dips occur mostly towards
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Welkom officially came into being on 15 April 1947, six years after the first mining lease in the area was awarded to the St Helena Gold Mining Company, and was proclaimed a town on 23 July 1948. On 14 February 1968, after 21 years of existence, Welkom received city status, and celebrated this event
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Due to the declining gold price in the nineties, the manufacturing industry was promoted as a further means to support the local economy. Heavy machinery support for mining can be found in the Voorspoed area. Various other maintenance industries and services are well founded in Welkom which include
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applied for bankruptcy in 2009 even though it was sitting atop one of the richest and consistently-producing gold veins in the world. The gold mine, President Steyn, was previously owned by the Thistle Mining Co., up until February 2008, and reported a total sale of 487,069 troy ounces of gold from
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of gold (roughly 480 centimetre grams per ton), it was not enough to garner financial assistance and the operation had to close due to depleted finances. (For gold ores to be payable in South Africa, the grade must typically exceed 960 cengrams – the equivalent of 8 grams per ton over a 120 cm
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The high water table in the north-western part of the district makes it very suitable for maize production and should remain an important maize producing area. The district is mostly covered by non-arable, moderate potential grazing land as well as marginal potential arable land. The Welkom region
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and is the hub of the Free State Goldfields. Welkom has contributed 21% to the free world's gold sales. The city and immediate surroundings are dominated by the headgears and reduction plants of several gold and uranium mining companies, including St Helena, Unisel, Welkom, Western Holdings, Free
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Welkom normally receives about 401 mm to 550 mm of rain per year, dependent on wet or dry cycles, with most rainfall occurring mainly during mid-summer. It receives the lowest rainfall (0 mm) in July and the highest (70 mm) in January. The monthly distribution of average daily
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encouraged geologists and others with vision to see the northwestern Free State as a potential gold field. Prospecting intensified and the first high values of gold were discovered in 1939. By 1940, sufficient work had been done to prove the existence of gold in the area and thirteen mining areas
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Mr Donaldson and Mr Hinds on a portion of the farm Zoeten-Inval in 1896. The men discovered a small outcrop which seemed to be a conglomerate pebble reef, but they failed to raise interest among mining companies who at that stage did not believe that there was gold to be discovered south of the
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Welkom is well known for its efficient road traffic design mainly through the use of traffic circles, which has been the basis of worldwide studies. This is encouraged by flow design, the minimum of stop streets and the total absence of traffic lights and parking meters in the Central Business
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locality. With an estimated age of 4.0–3.5 Ma, the locality also represents the only well-documented, river-deposited Pliocene locality in the central interior of southern Africa. After three years of excavation, a diverse fauna that includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals was
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the east, averaging 30 degrees but this becomes steeper approaching the De Bron Fault. To the east of the fault, a dip occurs towards the west at 20 degrees, although structurally complex dips of up to 40 degrees have also been measured. Between these two blocks, lies the uplifted
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Gold Museum – A complete history of gold and its mining and production was on display. St Helena Gold Mine is not a working mine any more. Until a few years ago It was still possible to visit the mine and its wine cellar at 857m below surface but it does not exist any
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James, D.E. Niu, F. Rokosky, J. Crustal structure of the Kaapvaal craton and its significance for early crustal evolutiona, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 5241 Department of Earth Science, Rice University, Houston, TX 77251,
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Aggrieved residents of the city then sought to humiliate him to dissuade him from authorising the erection of the facility, by assaulting him and a security guard, while he was officiating at the event. Four men were arrested and charged with the assault.
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laws, under which Thistle's direct and indirect interests were sold to Pamodzi Gold for $ 14-million. In 2010, Harmony Gold subsequently acquired President Steyn from the now liquidated Pamodzi Gold and resumed operations. In 2023,
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D.J.; Brophy, J.K.; Lewis, P.J.; Kennedy, A.M.; Stidham, T.A.; Carlson, K.B.; Hancox, P. John, 2010: Preliminary investigation of Matjhabeng, a Pliocene fossil locality in the Free State of South Africa. Palaeontologia Africana
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Prospector Arthur Megson heard of their venture and decided to investigate near the town of Odendaalsrus in 1904. He gathered samples of exposed strata near an outcrop, which by then was part of Hendrik Petrus Klopper's farm
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situated between Welkom and Odendaalsrus, which opened in 1999. Phakisa Freeway is an international standard, multi-purpose motor sport facility. The track features a 4,24 km road course as well as a 2,4 km banked
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in 1899. Mining continued after the war until a major aquifer, which was encountered at a depth of 259m, forced the mine to close. It was eventually re-opened by Samada Diamonds Pty Ltd and closed again in the early 1990s.
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The second major reef is the Leader Reef, located 15-20m above the Basal Reef. This is mostly mined at shafts to the south. Further north, it becomes poorly developed with erratic grades. The reef consists of multiple
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In Sept 2016 Harmony Gold and its partner White Rivers Exploration declared an as to then unknown gold ore body near the current Target shaft. This resource is estimated to have a mine life of about 30 years.
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to the south-east of Welkom in Virginia's direction. Large saline pans such as Flamingo Pan and Theronia Pan are situated to the south-west of Welkom. Flamingo Pan is coded as an Important Bird Area (IBA)
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Welkom is situated on two vegetation units, the Western Free State Clay Grassland and Vaal-Vet Sandy Grassland, these are differentiated by soil types, rainfall and frost. The dominant grass species are
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after officiating at a multiracial wheelchair marathon event. The National Party mayor ran foul of his White constituency when he proposed the opening of a taxi rank in the business district of Welkom.
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Phillips G.N. Widespread fluid infiltration during metamorphism of the Witwatersrand goldfields: generation of chloritoid and pyrophyllite, Department of Geology, University of the Witwatersrand, 1988
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McCarthy, T. S. Pretorius, J. P. Coal mining on the Highveld and its implications for future water quality in the Vaal River system, School of Geosciences, University of the Witwatersrand
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maximum temperatures ranges from 17 °C in June to 29 °C in January. The region is the coldest during July when the mercury drops to 0 °C on average during the night.
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The Basal Reef, is the most common reef horizon. It varies from a single pebble lag to channels of more than 2m thick. It is commonly overlain by shale, which thickens northwards.
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Koppie Alleen is the only hill near Welkom and therefore is aptly named for its oddity. The terrain elevation above sea level is 1435 metres. The largest water catchment is the
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located on one or two distinct unconformities. Mining has taken place as mostly deep-level underground, exploiting the narrow, generally shallow dipping tabular reefs.
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Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) satellite campus – is also situated in Welkom. CUT's core competencies are in science, engineering, and technology.
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forms part of the Maize Triangle, which stretches over three of South Africa's provinces. The region is also a major producer of sunflowers, poultry and beef cattle.
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Museum of Welkom – The public library houses a display of the discovery of gold in Welkom, the town's history and bird and animal life indigenous to this region.
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felt threatened by the eventuality of a regime change. This was the main cause of the events that transpired on 13 May 1989, when the mayor, a Mr Gus Gouws, was
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and Bultfontein, only some 12 km to the south of Welkom. The section of the reserve able to be mined covers an area of more than 23,500 hectares.
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Aandenk Monument – This borehole memorial is shaped in the form of a key and symbolises the unlocking of the Free State goldfields.(next to Allanridge)
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2004 to 2006. On 29 October 2007, Thistle Gold Mining entered into a 'Sale of Shares and Claims Agreement' under the South African government's
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Nhiwatiwa, R; Sepitla, C; Free State Outcome of hospital-based TB in the Goldfields area, South African Medical Journal; Vol 94, No 4 (2004)
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Welkom has a well established education system with some schools reaching their 60-year anniversary. Some prominent schools include:
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On 26 September 1990, Welkom experienced a seismic event with a magnitude of 4.2, which resulted in two deaths and five injuries.
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A selected mining cut on the most economic horizon is often undertaken. The B Reef is a highly channelised ore-body located 140m
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Grobler R A framework for modelling losses arising from natural catastrophes in South Africa, University of Pretoria July 1996
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Dwyer, G. The geology of the Welkom Goldfields with special reference to the A, B and Beatrix reefs, Rhodes University, 1993
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spread the game to rural areas in South Africa, Welkom was one of four new provinces formed and called North-Free State.
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with the opening of the Civic Centre by Mrs Martie du Plessis. The construction of this building commenced in 1964.
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Welkom's airport is also used on a regular basis for gliding championships on a National and International basis.
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means 'where nations meet', derived from the migrant labour system, where people of various countries such as
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sp, and other grasses and herbs. Trees and shrubs are infrequent due to heavy frost in the winter months.
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A 2007 palaeontological study done in greater Matjhabeng began a programme of excavation of an early
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Welkom also has significant coal reserves. The Theunissen coal field is located in the districts of
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in the years of segregation, the townships of Thabong and Bronville were established for black and
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faults and is structurally complex. Towards the south and east, reefs sub-crop against overlying
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Welkom hosts a number of public and private hospitals as well as several specialised clinics:
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During the decline of the Apartheid era, race relations were particularly problematic as many
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State Geduld, President Brand, President Steyn, Erfdeel Dankbaarheid, Phakisa, and Tshepong.
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Local Apartheid Memorial – commemorating local citizen's contribution to the Struggle in the
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fossils in southern Africa were recovered. Some of the taxa from Matjhabeng are shared with
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Various hospices also exist. Thabong and Bronville also host various primary care clinics.
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pipe, was discovered in 1890 and mined from a single shaft until the start of the
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to the east of the area. Most of the ore resource tends to be concentrated in
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road and is registered with the Free State Department of Nature Conservation.
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The grasslands surrounding Welkom also include small mammal communities of
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St Vincenzo School for the Deaf (located at St. Dominic's Catholic Church)
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Peter Pan Park (In ruins due to lack of maintenance from the municipality)
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On 8 December 1976, Welkom experienced an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the
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Welkom produces goods such as steel, lumber, dairy products, and beef.
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Welkom is served by a small airport. There are no scheduled flights.
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Mineral resources and mineral reserves 2013 | Free State operations
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were later demarcated around what would become the town of Welkom.
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block of the West Rand Group of sediments with no reef preserved.
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Wernhill Shopping centre (Main shop Checkers (supermarket chain))
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FET College Goldfields – geared towards employment opportunities
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stope width, which after dilution will yield 4g/t in the mill).
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Welkom's most notable sport feature is the multi-million Rand
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and Star was subsequently placed into care and maintenance.
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Rand Mutual Care Hospital (New: Opened on 16 April 2016)
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District. There are currently 33 large traffic circles.
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There is a goods rail link with Hennenman to the main
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Populated places in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality
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Ernest Oppenheimer Hospital (Semi-private) (reopened)
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The city also hosts several major industries such as
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Welkom is located on the south-western corner of the
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Other minerals found in the Welkom vicinity include
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Much of the history of Welkom is centred around the
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Welkom retail centre (Main shops OK & Shoprite)
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(1996), 2810:"Pamodzi mine liquidators slug it out" 2133: 1748:Amogela Mall (formerly Liberty Centre) 3291: 3124:Welcome to the Goldfields FET College 2697: 2264: 1697:engineering, and mechanical repairs. 1617: 1454:, eventually cutting out against the 756:Welkom Central Business District 1950 643:etc. met to work in the mines of the 590: 3586:Populated places established in 1947 1943: 1796:Motorcycle racing at Phakisa Freeway 1442:The western margin area is bound by 1429: 595:) is the second-largest city in the 364:167.6 km (64.7 sq mi) 47:adding citations to reliable sources 18: 3581:1947 establishments in South Africa 3320:Lejweleputswa District Municipality 1838:South African motorcycle Grand Prix 1596: 1503:required to optimise the ore-body. 13: 3385: 3318:Municipalities and communities of 3228:"The Shuttleworth Foundation Home" 2404:Bongani Regional Hospital (Public) 1900:Stadia and other sports facilities 1334: 14: 3602: 3260:"Lowest scoring rate in 19 years" 2882:"Welkom Monthly Climate Averages" 2704:. 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