Booysendal North upper group two mine deepening project, South Africa
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Name of the Project
Booysendal North upper group two (UG2) mine deepening project.
Location
The project is located about 35 km west of Mashishing, straddling the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, in South Africa.
Client
Northam Platinum.
Project Description
The deepening of the Booysendal North UG2 mine is an expansion of the original Booysendal North mine, which came on stream in 2013 and reached steady-state production in the first half of the 2016 financial year, producing 160 000 oz/y.
The deepening project, initiated in June 2015, extends the down-dip limit of the North UG2 mine to 2.8 km. It is expected to add 30 000 oz/y of saleable platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, or 4E product, to the North mine through the addition of two operational levels.
A key component of the extension is a 5 000 t surge capacity underground silo that will connect the deeper, new section to the existing mine.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Northam has allocated a capital spend of R270-million over three years for the deepening project.
Total capital expenditure for the financial year to the end of June 2018 was R207.7-million.
Duration
The deepening project is expected to be completed in November 2018.
Latest Developments
Two additional levels have been established, one of which is equipped, while the underground silo has been completed.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not stated.
On Budget and on Time?
The project is on schedule.
Contact Details for Project Information
Northam Platinum media and investor relations, Russell & Associates, tel +27 11 880 3924.
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