🇿🇦 Sector 04: ZA
Witwatersrand Basin
High Risk Protocol

Security Advisory

South Africa's gold fields are rich but complex. Ensure you are aware of land rights and local safety protocols before entering historic mining districts. Unauthorized entry into operational zones is strictly prohibited.

THE RAND
INTELLIGENCE

Home to the world's largest gold deposits. We focus on the history, technical geology, and safety of exploration in the Witwatersrand Arc.

The Rand

Technical history of the Witwatersrand Basin. 40% of all gold mined.

Security

Critical Zama Zama awareness and security protocols for mining zones.

Krugerrands

Investment guide for SA's signature bullion coins and weight premiums.

Pilgrims Rest

The 1870s rush. Historic alluvial spots and museum-grade intelligence.

Sector Selection

REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Deploy to South Africa's high-yield gold districts. Access technical data for the world's deepest basins.

The Rand
Witwatersrand

The Rand

Witwatersrand Basin. The world's largest gold deposit. Technical intel on the conglomerate reefs.

Pilgrims Rest
Historic

Pilgrims Rest

Historic 1870s rush town. Alluvial streams and quartz reefs in the scenic Mpumalanga valley.

Barberton
Greenstone

Barberton

The Greenstone Belt. Ancient geology and high-grade deposits in one of the world's oldest landscapes.

Murchison
Complex Ore

Murchison

The Antimony-Gold line. Specialized prospects along the northern edge of the Kaapvaal Craton.

Sector Gear

Operational Readiness Checklist

Build Your Gold Stack

B
Physical Gold

BullionVault

The world's largest online investment gold service. Vaulted in Zurich, London, or New York.

B
Digital Gold

Binance

The world's largest crypto exchange. Buy, trade, and earn yield on your digital assets including PAXG.

I
Mining Stocks

Interactive Brokers

Low-cost access to global mining stocks (GDX, GDXJ) and ETFs on over 150 markets.

J
Coins & Bars

JM Bullion

America's favorite precious metals dealer. Vast selection of coins, bars, and rounds delivered.

The Digger's Code

  • Backfill all holes before you leave.
  • Pack out all your trash.
  • Respect fence lines and gates.

Legal Disclaimer

Land access rights, safety conditions, and public fossicking zones change. You are solely responsible for verifying regulations with local authorities (DOC/Council/BLM) and assessing river safety before visiting. Paystreak.io accepts no liability for injury, fines, or trespassing. Never dig on private land without explicit permission.

✓ Information last verified: January 2026