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DRD Gold

Manufacturer

Surface gold tailings retreatment and responsible gold production in Gauteng.

Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦Founded 1895500+ employeeswww.drdgold.com
AfCFTA
BRICS+G20

About

Reprocesses gold-bearing surface tailings using environmentally responsible methods at its Ergo and FWGR operations. Produces gold dore bars sold to international refiners.

Categories
Metals, Steel & Mining
Primary markets
🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia
Certifications (declared)
ISO 9001, Quality ManagementISO 14001, Environmental ManagementISO 45001, Occupational Safety
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  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
  • Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiable
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  • Not yet checkable from open public sources in South Africa: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
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Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • EU imports of iron, steel and aluminium goods are in the CBAM carbon-border regime: from 1 Jan 2026 importers need CBAM authorisation and must buy certificates. European Commission (CBAM) ↗
  • Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission ↗
  • Chemical substances imported into the EU above 1 tonne/year must be REACH-registered. ECHA (REACH) ↗

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Company facts

Where is DRD Gold based?

DRD Gold is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Is DRD Gold a manufacturer or a distributor?

DRD Gold is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does DRD Gold supply?

DRD Gold works across Metals, Steel & Mining.

Which markets does DRD Gold serve?

DRD Gold serves South Africa, United States, United Kingdom, Australia.

When was DRD Gold founded?

DRD Gold was founded in 1895.

Which certifications does DRD Gold declare?

DRD Gold declares: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is DRD Gold?

DRD Gold reports a team in the 500+ employees bracket.

What are the alternatives to DRD Gold?

Buyers comparing DRD Gold usually also look at AEL Mining Services, Orica South Africa, Barloworld Equipment - Mining Products, out of 9 Metals, Steel & Mining suppliers listed in South Africa on this marketplace.

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