Sibanye-Stillwater South African platinum group metals operations solar photovoltaic projects, South Africa – update

7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Sibanye-Stillwater South African platinum group metals operations solar photovoltaic projects, South Africa – update

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Name of the Project
Sibanye-Stillwater South African platinum group metals (PGM) operations solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

Location
South Africa’s North West and Gauteng provinces.

Project Owner/s
Sibanye-Stillwater.

Project Description
A strong business case has been confirmed for Sibanye-Stillwater’s proposed solar PV projects at its South African PGM operations.

The three projects, on suitable sites adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater’s operations, comprise an 80 MW project at the Rustenburg operation, a 65 MW project at the Marikana K4 operation and a 30 MW project at the Marikana smelter and base metal refinery.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Off balance sheet – the developer will be responsible for the capital and management of the facilities, with offtake agreements secured with Sibanye-Stillwater.

Planned Start/End Date
Commercial operation is targeted for the first half of 2025.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP of investor relations James Wellsted, email ir@sibanyestillwater.com.