Magalies Water in partnership with Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community as partners launches the Bethanie

Magalies Water, together with the Glencore and Bakwena Ba Mogopa partnership, and the Rustenburg Local Municipality, launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie–Modikwe Bulk Water Pipeline Project. This critical initiative aims to improve access to reliable and potable water for communities near the Rhovan Operation.

The 23,4-kilometre pipeline will transport water from the Kortbegrip reservoir to the communities of Bethanie, Modikwe, and Makolokwe, addressing long-standing water supply challenges in the area. The project is part of Glencore’s broader commitment to responsible mining and sustainable community development. The project replaced an aging pipeline with a new 550mm high-density line from the Kortbegrip reservoir, which will be reticulated and provided by the local municipality to households in the near future.

Completed in November 2025, the project will significantly increase water supply capacity and will double the current demand, enabling a future total supply of up to 46 megalitres over the next 25 years.

“Together with Bakwena Ba Mogopa, we are proud to have partnered with Magalies Water, and Rustenburg Local Municipality to create an opportunity that will bring this vital resource to the communities near our operation,” said Conroy van der Westhuizen, Senior General Manager of Glencore Rhovan Mine.

“Access to clean water is essential for the health and wellbeing of communities near our operations, and we believe this project will make a lasting positive impact. We acknowledge that more must be done but this initiative is a massive step forward to get to sustainable and running water in every household”

Honourable Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation highlighted the power of unity and collaboration in driving community development. This project reflects the impact that can be achieved when government, industry and water entities work together to address service delivery challenges. Improving access to safe and reliable water remains a priority for government, and partnerships such as this play an important role in making it possible.

“This project is a powerful example of what can be achieved when government and private entities come together with a shared vision. By aligning our efforts in upgrading critical infrastructure, and working together with communities, we are not just improving water supply, but are building sustainable solutions that enhance service delivery and foster development. True impact happens when partnerships move beyond plans and translate into tangible, life changing outcomes for our communities,” she said.

The completion and handover of the bulk water supply pipeline marks an important milestone in Glencore’s ongoing investment in essential infrastructure and its commitment to supporting host communities in a practical and sustainable manner.

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