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Our Diamonds
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The Source of Our Diamonds. In 1908 the first diamonds were discovered along the west coast of southern Africa at Kolmanskop near Luderitz. This led to the subsequent discovery of the rich diamond deposits mined by Consolidated Diamond Mines along what is now the Namibian Coastline. This has manifested itself into a growing industry with diamonds having been discovered and mined in the nearshore and offshore environments along the coastline from south of the Olifants river in South Africa to some 120km n...
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Our History
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The Source of Our Diamonds. While Alexkor, as a commercialized state asset, is not perceived as a strategic asset in the national sense, it has significant strategic importance for the Namaqualand region. The core business of Alexkor is the mining of diamonds on land, along rivers, on beaches and in the sea along the north-west coast of South Africa. These activities are complemented by geology, exploration, ore reserve planning, rehabilitation and environmental management. Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191.
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CEO
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The Source of Our Diamonds. Appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer. Message from the Chief Executive Officer. No matter what we are able to achieve at Alexander Bay, we always need to be cognisant of the fact that what we have is a finite resource and, as such, all our decisions need to be driven around creating a lasting legacy for the people of this part of South Africa. It is this dual commitment that will guide my role as Acting CEO in the decisions I undertake on behalf of Alexkor. It is with deep...
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The Source of Our Diamonds
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The Source of Our Diamonds. The Source of Our Diamonds. A vast resource of 90-95% gem-quality diamonds exists off the west coast of Southern Africa. The size and quantity of wave-transported diamonds decreases away from palaeo-river mouths which have acted as point sources for the gems. The tailing off is much more gradual northward from the river mouths than southward, this being attributed to strong northward directed longshore drift. Diamonds have a higher specific gravity than most common minerals...
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Company Structure
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The Source of Our Diamonds. Reg No. 1992/006368/30. Incorporated by Act No 116 of 1992. Office Block 15, The Woodlands Office Park, 20 Woodlands Drive. Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191. 27 11 ALEXKOR (253 9567) F. 27 11 788 8869.
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Board
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The Source of Our Diamonds. Alexkor is privileged to have a Board of Directors consisting of the following highly experienced business people:. Appointed 1 March 2016. Appointed 14 August 2015. Reg No. 1992/006368/30. Incorporated by Act No 116 of 1992. Office Block 15, The Woodlands Office Park, 20 Woodlands Drive. Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191. 27 11 ALEXKOR (253 9567) F. 27 11 788 8869.
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Legislation
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The Source of Our Diamonds. The following legislation pertain directly to Alexkor Limited:. Alexkor Limited Act, 116 of 1992;. Alexkor Amendment Act, 29 of 2001;. In addition the following legislation pertain to Alexkor Limited:. Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997. Companies Act No. 61 of 1973. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases. Act No. 130 of 1993. Competition Act No. 89 of 1998. Constitution of SA Act No. 108 of 1996. Deeds Registries Act No. 47 of 1937. Skills Developm...
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Environment
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The Source of Our Diamonds. Alexkor maintains sound and responsible Health, Safety and Environmental management ethics. We believe that order and discipline is better than chaos, conservation and creation is better than destruction, that knowledge and enlighten is preferable to ignorance and that action and commitment is more valuable than ideology. Furthermore Alexkor strives to;. Encourage the wise utilization of our resources. Encourage environmental awareness and training. Doing environmental complia...
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Social Investment
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The Source of Our Diamonds. Mining, particularly the diamond industry, is the backbone of the Namaqualand economy and makes the largest contribution to labour remuneration in the region. Although not the biggest employer in Namaqualand, Alexkor provides employment to approximately 2 500 people in the region directly and indirectly. Alexkor provides potable water to the Alexanderbay town and Port Nolloth. Reg No. 1992/006368/30. Incorporated by Act No 116 of 1992. Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191.
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Marine Mining
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The Source of Our Diamonds. The Shallow Water contractors and Alexkor share the proceeds of the diamonds recovered from the ocean on a percentage basis. Alexkor acknowledges that the shallow marine mining activities are critical to the stabilisation of the job creation in the Namaqualand region and their continuous employment is encouraged. Reg No. 1992/006368/30. Incorporated by Act No 116 of 1992. Office Block 15, The Woodlands Office Park, 20 Woodlands Drive. Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191.