Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A1274
Title
Boshoff Group of Mines Ltd.
Date(s)
- 1908 - 1968 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
16 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
(20th century)
Administrative history
Founded by W.B. Boshoff in 1934, the Boshoff Group of Mines worked abandoned mines with what became to be known as the "Boshoff Method'. The Group's methods were very thorough, and the opening of old shafts and drives earned them millions of Rand in fine gold.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
There are minutes, directors reports, notices to shareholders, balance-sheets and accounts, correspondence, memoranda, plans and annual publications relating to the Boshoff Group. In addition there are records pertaining to various mines and investment companies.