Sappi declares force majeure on its Vulindlela project at Saiccor mill

25th March 2020

By: Simone Liedtke

Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer

     

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JSE-listed paper and packaging company Sappi has declared force majeure on the Vulindlela dissolving pulp expansion and upgrade project at its Saiccor mill in alignment with the government’s declaration of a nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Sappi on March 25 said the project was 65% complete and “materially on track”.

The mill was undergoing a controlled shutdown, the company said, adding that the project would restart based on government guidance.

Sappi did not expect any material cost increases as a result of the force majeure.

Future cash flows would be aligned to the revised project timelines.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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