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Formation of Transvaal Gold Mining Estates
- When
- 1895
- Where
- Pilgrim's Rest
Small mining companies amalgamated to form the Transvaal Gold Mining Estates, which became the first listed gold mining company in South Africa.
In 1895, several small mining companies merged to create the Transvaal Gold Mining Estates (T.G.M.E.). This company was listed on the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the financial history of South African mining.
Sources
- Pilgrim's Rest, South Africa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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