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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

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Photo by Kumba Iron Ore

3rd March 2023

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation (UHDMS) project.

Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore.

Project Description
The UHDMS project will maximise product quality and extend the life-of-mine (LoM) to 2039. 

UHDMS is a specialised technology that has been locally developed. The project makes it possible for Kumba to increase the densities in the Sishen plant and DMS plant by a difference of between 3.6 and 4.2.

This will enable Kumba to improve beneficiation so that it can upgrade its premium product from 18 % to 50 % a year.

Further, because the company can lower the cutoff grade, it can introduce about 130-million tonnes of reserves into its portfolio, which extends the LoM.

Potential Job Creation
About 53% of the population of the area is either directly or indirectly employed by the mine.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project plan is being reviewed

Capital Expenditure
The project plan is being reviewed.

Planned Start/End Date
The project plan is being reviewed

Latest Developments
Additional complexities regarding the UHDMS technology growth project at Sishen have necessitated a review of the project plan.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not stated. 

Contact Details for Project Information
Kumba Iron Ore investor relations, Penny Himlok, tel +27 12 622 8324 or email Penny.himlok@angloamerican.com.
Kumba Iron Ore media relations, Sinah Phochana, tel +27 12 683 7019 or email Sinah.Phochana@angloamerican.com.

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