Platinum Australia moves to owner operator mining at Smokey Hills in South Africa

Platinum Australia cil plant for salehas begun its transition from contractor underground mining at its Smokey Hills Mine in South Africa to owner operator mining.

The move to owner operator mining should place Platinum Australia in a stronger position to meet its production targets as well as result in cost savings of 10-15% over the next three months. Importantly, there is expected to be minimal disruption to production during the transition, which is scheduled for completion by the end of February, and no significant additional expenditure will be required. The transition process is being completed with the full cooperation of current mining contractor JIC Mining Services. The decision to move to..