South Africa's richest man who owns roughly 40 percent of the platinum, copper and nickel produced in SA, racked in R11.72-million compared to R6.745-million, which includes an accrued bonus of R5.754-million.
In his online report, Motsepe says, "This past year has been gratifying as we achieved a significant milestone, which is the successful completion of our 2 x 2010-growth strategy.
"In terms of this strategy we undertook in 2005, to double production volumes by 2010, in our portfolio of commodities, including iron ore, manganese ore, nickel, platinum group metals and coal.
"This strategy culminated in the delivery of seven new mines over the last five years."
In March, Forbes Magazine estimated his net worth at $2.3 billion so his top-of-the-table players could be looking at a 'generous' Christmas bonus should they continue their winning ways!