ISO certification in Johannesburg

Discovering gold on the Main Reef was consistent, yet challenging due to the low-grade quality. Large amounts of the rocky conglomerate were necessary. It needed to be mined, ground, mixed with mercury (or cyanide), and cooked to create a small amount of gold. Along with gold’s set international price, this led to constant financial problems. These issues grew as the reef reached new depths to the south hundreds, then thousands of feet. (South African gold mines would later be more than two miles deep the deepest in the world.) These elements led to the industry’s quick expansion. By the mid-1890s, six large mining entities had control of the Witwatersrand gold industry. The­se businesses had thousands of workers and millions of dollars in capital from European and United States investors. They were managed by a few wealthy individuals, known as “Randlords,” like Alfred Beit, Barney Barnato, and J.B. Robinson. These men earned their wealth in the Kimberley diamond fields and knew the needs of large-scale mining. They worked with the Chamber of Mines to increase their industry’s profitability. They did this by streamlining production and reducing costs, particularly labour costs.

South Africa’s pride, the high-tech Gautrain, bridges the distance between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Not only that, it also brings you to points of interest along the route! Need to catch a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport? There’s a dedicated Gautrain route for that! Local buses are a staple within Johannesburg. Additionally, a private bus company, having exclusive rights from the state, links Johannesburg’s heart to Soweto and Alexandra. However, this service lacks in some aspects, hence the rise of local taxis. Speaking of O.R. Tambo International Airport, it’s a short 14 miles northeast from the core. It opens a whole world of journey possibilities, with regular flights to places in southern Africa.