Alexkor headquarters details
- Founded
- 1927
- Website
- alexkor.co.za
About Alexkor
Alexkor: South African company. Founded in 1927, the company employs approximately 915 people worldwide.
What does Alexkor do?
Alexkor is a South African unincorporated joint venture diamond mining company that falls under the Department of Public Enterprises. It was previously a state-owned enterprise, when in 2007 it entered a government-funded pooling and sharing joint venture with the Richtersveld community. The company's core business is diamond prospecting and seabed mining along the north-west coast of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa up to the border with Namibia. It was founded through the proclamation of the Alexkor Limited Act, No. 116 of 1992 (amended by the Alexkor Amendment Act, No. 29 of 2001). The company mines both land and coastal deposits for diamonds.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexkor founded?
Alexkor was founded in 1927 and employs approximately 915 people.
How many employees does Alexkor have?
Alexkor has approximately 915 employees (GraphIQ estimate, 2026).