Private company

Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company

Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company is a mine based in Johannesburg, founded in 1889.¹ It was founded by Hermann Eckstein and Joseph Robinson.¹

Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company est l'une des plus anciennes mines d'or du monde, située en Afrique du Sud.² From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1889Founded¹

HeadquartersJohannesburg, Union of South Africa¹

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The story

Founded by Hermann Eckstein and Joseph Robinson in 1889.¹

Leadership

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FounderHermann Eckstein¹
FounderJoseph Robinson¹

Products and brands

gold ore
platinum ore

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1889Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataRandfontein Estates Gold Mining Company on Wikidata
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WikipediaRandfontein Estates Gold Mining Company on the French Wikipedia