Anglo Platinum wishes to announce that it has suspended smelting operations at its Polokwane smelter to examine and repair elements of the smelter cooling system. Initial indications are that the repair may result in the smelter being off-line for approximately 6 weeks. Concentrate currently being sent to the Polokwane smelter will be transported to the Waterval smelter in Rustenburg for processing.
Anglo Platinum’s 2004 production profile and volumes are unlikely to be affected due to its existing excess smelter capacity. The Polokwane smelter was operating, as planned, at 50% of its capacity. High-grade concentrate will be processed at Waterval during the shut down with stockpiled low-grade concentrate being processed at a higher rate at Polokwane thereafter.
For further information please contact:
Mike Mtakati
+27 11 373 6865
+27 83 455 7887