Mining

The first gold mine to be established in Westonaria was in Venterspost in 1934. The mines are by far the biggest providers of employment in Westonaria. The town is home to three gold mines, namely: Harmony, Goldfields and South Deep.

Mining remains the dominant economic sector despite fluctuating prices, declining production and retrenchments, all of which have had a negative impact on the local economy. Gold is by far the most important mineral found in the West Rand area, with the largest un-mined reserves in South Africa occurring at South Deep in Westonaria.