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RBPlat posts improvements in key performance indicators in September quarter

2nd November 2018

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Editor Online

     

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Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) recorded improvements across key performance indicators in the quarter ended September 30.

The company achieved an 18.4% increase in tonnes delivered to concentrators to 939 000 t, while tonnes milled increased by 18.9% to 981 000 t, supported by higher delivered volumes.

The company also reported a 14.7% increase in four-element (4E) metals in concentrate, and a 15.4% increase in platinum metal in concentrate output.

Cash operating costs increased by 5.1% quarter-on-quarter to R761-million.

Capital expenditure saw a 54.3% increase, coming in at R332.8-million.

Owing to the operational performance to date, the company has lowered the upper end of its previously guided range for the full year to between 3.35-million tonnes and 3.45-million tonnes at a 4E built-up head grade of between 3.95 g/t and 4 g/t, yielding 4E production of between 370 000 oz and 380 000 oz.

While the company highlighted a 17.9% improvement in its lost-time injury frequency rate, two fatal accidents occurred during the quarter.

Meanwhile, at the Styldrift I project, 356 000 t of ore was delivered to the concentrators.

RBPlat continued to progress mining and construction activities at the project, with 1.8 km of ore reserve development completed. Ventilation shaft No 3 was commissioned, as were two on-reef strike belt sections and two additional trackless workshops.

Rehabilitation of Silo 4 was completed, with full commissioning expected this month.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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