Yzerfontein is well known for its saltpans and produces salt that is recognized as the best in the Cape Town industry. On Yzerfontein pan Afmine runs a a crushing and washing operation (called Yzerfontein mine) where Gypsum is produced for agricultural and cement uses, in the form of 1 ton bags (contact afmine@intekom.co.za , 021-5550767)
Geological photos (link to a UCT website)