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Bokai platinum project, Zimbabwe

31st July 2009

By: Laura-Lee Sharp

  

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Name and Location
Bokai platinum project, Zimbabwe.

Project Description
An initial feasibility study on the Bokai project has revealed an indicated and inferred mineral resource of 10,69-million ounces of 4E (platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold).

Stage one reserves are expected to support the production of 163 000 oz/y of platinum-group metals (PGMs) in concentrate form over a 20-year life-of-mine.

Stage two developments will likely double the PGMs production.

Value
The estimated cost of the project is $100-million.

Duration
It is expected that the mine will be brought into production by 2012, with construction on the mine likely to begin in the second half of 2009.

Client
Todal Mining, a 60:40 joint venture between Central African Mining & Exploration Company and the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
MDM Engineering (crushing, milling, flotation).

Latest Developments
Underground mining layouts, equipment section, production schedules and the PGMs concentrator and supporting mine infrastructure designs have already been completed.

On Budget and on Time?
Not Stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
MDM Engineering, tel +27 11 993 4300, fax +27 11 886 9306 or
email info@mdm-engineering.com.
Camec, tel +44 845 108 6060, fax +44 845 108 0606 or email info@camec-plc.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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