Phalaborwa is situated on the banks of the Olifantsriver in the Eastern parts of Limpopo. To many tourists it is considered as an African jewel, and it is often regarded as the oasis of the north because of its lush tropical foliage. Phalaborwa is also home to the renowned Hans Merensky championship golf course and country club where golfers have encountered an amazing variety of wildlife while at play. Phalaborwa has some of the most ambient African bushveld and abundance of wildlife and tourists mostly favor the area during winter because of the pleasurable warmer climate. Phalaborwa is merely three kilometers from the Kruger National Park and the economy thrives on eco tourism, private game reserves and top rated hospitality and vacation facilities.

The tourism industry of Phalaborwa is growing at such a rapid pace that it makes it hard to believe that the town actually has its roots in the mining industry! Traditional mining of metals date back many years ago and large scale and international mining operations has been taking place since the 1950’s. Some of these include large-scale copper mining, iron ore, phosphate and other minerals. An impressive place of interest in Phalaborwa is the view of the largest man-made hole, which is an open cast copper mine. Phalaborwa has a well developed economy and CBD with a sizable industrial area, a thriving mining industry and adequate amenities serving an extensive community.

On Thursday the 19th of September Van’s Auctioneers will sell three industrial properties as well as loose assets. The first two properties at 2020, 1st Avenue, Phalaborwa are adjacent from another and include a variety of top rate improvements. These two portions will be offered separately and jointly. The third property to 2036, 6th Avenue, Phalaborwa will be sold in a separate Lot and is 2,6588 hectares in extent, the property includes workshop facilities. There is approved subdivision for this property into two portions.  

The final Lot of the auction includes a huge range of loose assets.  Trucks and other vehicles will be auctioned, as well as ultra modern and highly specialized equipment and machinery for mining and precision engineering purposes. There are also a great range of office furniture and appliances. For additional and detailed information of fixed and loose assets to be auctioned, contact Van’s Auctioneers or visit their website. The properties and looses assets will be sold at 2020, 1st Avenue, Phalaborwa Industrial Sites, Phalaborwa Extension 5 and the auction will proceed from 11:00.