Crocodile River Mine (Eastplats) The Crocodile River Mine is located on the western limb of the Bushveld Complex, near the town of Brits in South Africa's North West Province. Initially established in 1987, the operation was acquired by Rand Mines Limited. Implats then acquired an interest of 38% and the contract to manage the mine in 1991, but a dramatic decline in metal prices forced the mine's closure later that year.