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Unnamed heavy minerals deposit, Klipvley Karoo Kop Farm, Matzikama Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africai
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
31° 29' 27'' South , 18° 1' 49'' East
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| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vredendal | 14,806 (2012) | 48.7km |
A heavy-mineral-bearing beach sand 1,2 m thick, is located in Baai Vals Bay. An ilmenite grade of 18% and a resource of 1.361 t were calculated. Other heavy minerals comprise garnet, zircon, rutile and magnetite, but the grades and resources are unknown. The sand grades down into calcareous sand containing exotic pebbles and marine shells (Cole, 2013).
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