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Postmasburg is a town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Location
The Town is located approximately 170 km east of Upington.
The town is 67 km (42 mi) north of Griquatown and 58 km (36 mi) west-south-west of Daniëlskuil.
History
Originally a station of the London Missionary Society called Sibiling, it became a Griqua village with the name Blinkklip. It was proclaimed a town on 6 June 1892 and named after the Reverend Dirk Postma (1818–1890), founder of the Reformed Churches in South Africa.
The town achieved municipal status in 1936.
Army
The South African Army's Combat Training Centre is located nearby, at Lohatla.
Sport
The town is home to Hungry Lions, a soccer team playing in the National First Division.
Economy
Postmasburg is home to Kolomela Mine which is owned by Anglo American.
The Iron Ore mine officially opened in June 2012 provides job opportunities for the local communities and a green hydrogen plant is estimated to be built by 2029 by Thabiso Dube to form more job opportunities.
See also
Redstone Solar Thermal Power
Jasper Solar Energy Project
Lesedi Solar Park