Private company

Wernher, Beit & Co

Wernher, Beit & Co is a company founded in 1889.¹ It was founded by Julius Wernher and Alfred Beit.¹

Fondée à la fin du XIXe siècle, la Wernher, Beit & Co, appelée d'abord Jules Porgès & Co, puis « The Corner House », était la plus grande maison d'extraction minière en Afrique du Sud et dans le monde.² From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1889Founded¹

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The story

Founded by Alfred Beit and Julius Wernher in 1889.¹

Leadership

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FounderAlfred Beit¹
FounderJulius Wernher¹

Timeline

1889Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataWernher, Beit & Co on Wikidata
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WikipediaWernher, Beit & Co on the French Wikipedia