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Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine North Shaft Merensky Phase III project, South Africa

20th April 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) North Shaft Merensky Phase III project.

Location
North West, South Africa.

Client
BRPM Joint Venture (JV), comprising Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats).

Project Description
The BRPM Phase III project is providing further replacement for Merensky production at the North shaft complex through the extension of the existing decline system from Level 10 to Level 15 at the mine boundary.

At steady state, Phase III will maintain the production level of the North shaft at about 100 000 t/m.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
R1.409-billion.

Duration
The project started in November 2010 and is scheduled for completion in 2018.

Latest Developments
RBPlat has reported in its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, that project progress and expenditure remains aligned with the construction schedule required to complete the scope of work pertaining to ore handling infrastructure on 14 and 15 levels.

Project expenditure for the quarter amounted to R10.6-million bringing project expenditure to date to R1.08-billion

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
The project remains below budget and on schedule.

Contact Details for Project Information
RBPlat executive: corporate affairs Mpueleng Pooe, tel +27 10 590 4515 or email mpueleng@bafokengplatinum.co.za, or investor relations manager Lindiwe Montshiwagae, tel +27 10 590 4517 or email lindiwe@bafokengplatinum.co.za.
Amplats corporate communications, Mpumi Sithole, tel +27 11 373 6246, fax +27 11 373 5846 or email Mpumi.sithole@angloamerican.com.
 

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