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13 February 2015
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Hope for Everest
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R450 million for Everest
“.....the potential re-starting of the mine is expected to bring benefits to local communities, both directly in terms of job creation and corporate social investment, and indirectly through the associated benefits of economic activity in the region.” - Aquarius Platinum
Northam Platinum and Aquarius Platinum has announced in separate statements this week that the companies have reached an agreement to the effect that Aquarius Platinum is to sell Everest Platinum to Northam Platinum for R450 million in cash. In the announcement, Northam CEO, Paul Dunne, says “the consolidation of Everest provides an excellent platform for Northam to develop the Booysendal Central and Booysendal South orebodies, market conditions permitting. These assets are an ideal geographical and operational fit for Northam’s Booysendal Division. Northam is confident that this transaction will add significant shareholder value, unlocking a resource of approximately 60 million PGM ounces in an extremely capital efficient manner.” (Editor’s emphasis) The transaction between the two companies is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. The sale is broken into two parts, of which the first part entails the acquisition of the mine, the related mining and processing infrastructure (including the concentrator plant and the chrome plant) and all moveable and immovable property associated with the Everest Mine for R400 million in cash on 26 June 2015 and is subject to approval by the competition authorities. Secondly, Northam will acquire the new order mining right in respect of the Everest Mine for R50 million in cash. This part of the transaction is subject to consent by the Minister of Mineral Resources for Aquarius Platinum to transfer the Everest Mining Right to Northam in terms of section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No. 28 of 2002. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, Northam has concluded a contract mining and mine management agreement with Aquarius Platinum in terms of which Northam will have the right to, on behalf of Aquarius Platinum, mine platinum group metals at the Everest Mine during the interim period between receipt of Competition Approval and closing of the second part of the sale. Northam will also assume responsibility for care and maintenance of the Everest Mining Assets from the date of receiving Competition Approval.
Background The Everest Mining Assets are located adjacent to Northam’s Booysendal resource, on the southern portion of the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex near Mashishing (Lydenburg). Aquarius Platinum placed the Everest Mine on care and maintenance in June 2012 in view of prevailing adverse market conditions. The Everest Mining Assets comprise, inter alia, a concentrator plant with a nameplate throughput capacity of 250 000 tonnes per month; a chrome spiral recovery plant; a tailings dam and three decline shaft systems situated on the Everest mining area. A portion of the land comprising the Everest mining area and forming part of the Everest Mining Assets is owned by Aquarius Platinum. The balance of the land comprising the Everest mining area is leased from the Bakone Ba Phetla Communal Property Association. Pursuant to the transaction, Northam will seek to enter into a new lease agreement with the community. Northam Platinum says the location of the Everest Mining Assets presents an ideal opportunity for Northam to unlock value at the Booysendal Central and Booysendal South orebodies in a capital efficient manner, once market conditions improve.
Psalm 104:24 (NIV) How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
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Mechanisation for Twickenham Anglo American Platinum says the company is ready to switch to mechanisation at the Twickenham Platinum Project between Burgersfort and Polokwane. Speaking at the 2015 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Amplats chief executive Chris Griffith said “the trial project we have in place at Bathopele Mine currently shows promising results for application at Twickenham”. He also said “Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, the debate over the introduction of mechanised and automated processes and their impact on jobs has raged. However, it is common cause that better productivity is better for the economy, and ultimately for society as a whole. Jobs don’t get lost - they get created in new areas. With the current state of technology, mechanisation is both possible and affordable; but, moreover, it is a social and economic imperative. However, given the magnitude of our extraction challenges, it is quite extraordinary that the global mining industry currently spends so little on innovation and business-improvement programmes. On a revenue-to-revenue basis, the industry spends 80% less on technology and innovation compared with the petroleum sector, for example. Yet our operating costs are increasing three times faster than consumer-inflation rates and are on their way to doubling in less than five years”. Explaining where the company is heading, he amongst other things said “We are presently replanning our Twickenham mine to be the first hard rock mechanised mine to operate with extra-low and ultra-low profile mining technology. The trial project we have in place at Bathopele mine currently show promising results for application at Twickenham. Our Unki Mines, and Joint Ventures of Mototolo and Kroondal also already operate trackless bord and pillar mines. Although a much more difficult nut to crack, is the hard rock cutting projects currently under way at our operations. A number of these
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are collaboration projects between Amplats, Impala and Joy Global for activated disk cutting in stoping, and Amplats and Atlas Copco for a reef borer, and Amplats and Sandvik for compression cutting in stoping. These projects are all underground and on trial. Also with Atlas Copco we are developing a machine that uses disk cutting, for high rate access tunnels. This trial machine will be available for testing at Twickenham mine in the latter party of 2015”. He told his audience “for the South African mining industry to deliver on its huge potential will require political will, social cohesion and industrial and commercial pragmatism - Modernisation is key to this – indeed it’s a prerequisite for the industry’s survival. The mining industry must have the boldness and vision to grasp the nettle of game-changing innovation and start to collaborate with each other to close the technology gap in order to deliver step-changes in performance, particularly in the areas of productivity and safety, thereby creating a modern working environment for our employees and an industry that can deliver returns through the cycles.nBut modernisation is also not just about innovation, new technologies, mechanisation and automated processes. We will only attain our vision of a modern mine if we work in partnership with our employees, government, unions and NGOs. This is particularly the case in how we go about upskilling and improving the lives of our current and future workforce. The industry will have fewer direct jobs, but more skilled and better-paid ones affording employees the opportunity to live with their families adjacent to the mine in towns that have decent infrastructure such as schools, roads, water and medical facilities. This modernisation drive will create jobs in non-traditional areas such as the service industry related to equipment manufacture and servicing”.
Eastplats shareholders approve Hebei Zhongbo sale Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) has announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held at the end of last week, it has received overwhelming shareholder approval for the transaction with Hebei Zhongbo Platinum Company whereby Hebei Zhongbo would acquire Eastplats’s entire South African platinum group metal business (including a majority of the interests held by the company’s existing minority partners and all loan agreements that Eastplats has with its subsidiary companies for a total gross consideration of US$225 million payable in cash on closing the acquisition. The net proceeds of the acquisition transaction to Eastplast, net of the Minority Interests buy-out, finder’s fee and estimated transaction costs are expected to be approximately US$175 million. Eastplats also announced that it has been informed by Hebei Zhongbo that it hasreceived all necessary regulatory approvals from the People’s Republic of China in connection with this transaction. Closing of the acquisition remains subject to certain other conditions, including the necessary regulatory approvals from South Africa, and is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2015. The Eastplats sale of South African assets to Hebei Zhongbo include the company’s development projects near Burgersfort and Steelpoort.
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Road chaos as Kutullo residents protest On Tuesday morning at around 05:00 the SAPS were alerted that the community of Kutullo has blocked the R555 (Middelburg/
Steelpoort road) and the R579 (across the steel bridge towards Jane Furse) with stones and burning tyres.
The unruly group forced trucks to dump their loads in the road and a Pick n Pay delivery truck was forced to stop across the road. Community members demanded to speak with the Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mogobo David Magabe about their grievances. Their complaints centred amongst others around the supply of water and electricity to the village. The supply of these services is planned for in the Integrated Development Plans (IDP budget) of the Municipality. Meetings are held all over the area to consult with communities with regards to the plans. These annual meetings where such plans
are discussed is however very poorly attended as Platinum Gazette can testify. By midday on Tuesday the road was cleared again and traffic flow returned to normal.
Tubatse Chrome brings a song to Kgahlanong Secondary School A new musical keyboard donated The Tubatse Chrome Management team handed over a musical keyboard to the Music Department at Kgahlanong Secondary School. The school choir rendered a few musical items which left everyone in awe of their talent. With their new keyboard, the school hopes to start offering instrument lessons and taking their choir to local and national competitions. (Information and photographs: Gabriella du Plessis, Tubatse Chrome)
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Look Ma, no hands! Yes, you can now park without touching the steering wheel. Tried and tested. Platinum Gazette visited Westvaal Steelpoort to check out this unique feature in the Adam Jam and Adam Glam. The Advanced Park Assist 2 (APA 2) helps you park your car. No more need to fear those blind spots you cannot see when parking a vehicle.
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Once the APA 2 is activated in a parking area the driver chooses between parallel and reverse parking. The vehicle will then alert you once a suitable parking spot has been identified. Instructions are displayed on the on-board IntelliLink display. This nifty little car will tell you when to stop and when to change gears - you just need to watch and follow its instructions. No hands required on the steering, but you still have to work the pedals. It measures the space and will keep on manoeuvring the vehicle until you are completely parked in the centre of the space available. More convenient you won’t easily get. Contact Westvaal Steelpoort to book a test drive in one of the Adam vehicles. Tel: 013 230 9230.
Donating blood, giving life This week Tubatse Chrome employees gave one of the ultimate gifts a person can give - they donated blood. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) visited them and employees could conveniently donate blood right there. These donations will assist to alleviate the shortage of blood the SANBS is experiencing. (Photographs & Information: Gabriella du Plessis, Tubatse Chrome)
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What is the state of our nation? Yesterday President Jacob Zuma officially opened Parliament with his State of the Nation Address (SONA). This important speech annually captures highlights of government’s achievements, but also the challenges facing them. On Wednesday this week Platinum Gazette asked readers what they feel the state of the nation is and where they would like the focus to fall when Parliament gets into gear for the year.
Ms Tebogo Modipa said: “Government is doing well with regards to education. They are giving the kids food in the schools and there are bursaries for further studies. They have to improve the roads however. In general the state of the nation is well”.
Mr. Karel Mathi said: “There are areas that is all right, but others that are not. They must not come with personal things. They should rather start delivering the things people need”. With him is Mr Daniël Mathebula. Me. Pamela Fabi sê: “Ek gaan die State of the Nation Address kyk en weer al die promises hoor. Let’s just see if it will be fulfilled this time. Hulle moet focus op onderwys hierdie jaar. Sommige onderwysers wag tot 3 maande vir hul salaris, maar intussen moet hulle vir ons kinders skool gee”.
Ta l k i n g SONA Ms. Itumeleng Mashile said: “There are some areas where we are not in a good state and others that is good. Government is doing a lot for sport so our nation is in a good sporting state, but in other areas there is still a lot to do. First they have to give people water and electricity and they should open more schools as some children are being educated under trees”.
One of our readers who did not want to be identified on the last minute said: “Especially in the rural areas the of state of our nation is not good. Rural areas need roads. Job creation is also a problem. To address unemployment in Limpopo they should start to refine what we mine right here. It will solve the problem. We should also protect the jobs that is currently in the market. Government should also start to make it difficult for companies to dismiss employees. At the moment companies with money simply go to the CCMA and pay them off. It should be so expensive to let the people go that companies won’t do it”.
Onder: Me. Lucinda Vermeulen sê: “Dinge is glad nie in ‘n goeie toestand nie. Veral die staatsdepartemente – dis nou 20 jaar en daar was veranderings, maar dis nie beter nie. Die regering moet hierdie jaar kyk om misdaad en veral korrupsie aan te spreek en uit te wis”. By haar is Corli, Marli en Zelri.
Mr. Peter Phasha said: “I think our state of the nation is in between good and bad. We are getting there, but slowly. Parliament should this year focus on delivering water to the people. In the rural areas we are still fetching water from the river. It is a problem. Access roads are not good. The National Financial Scheme for students is not doing enough to help with tertiary education. High Schools struggle with stationery not being delivered on time. Agriculture is also important. It is the backbone of the economy. Government should assist all farmers – both subsistence and commercial. Take the politics out of farming and leave the farmers to produce the food we need”. With him is Ms Julia Mpobane.
Mr David Apostle said: “The state of our nation is not good. It feels like they are not doing anything to improve it. I expect to hear more promises during the State of the Nation Address, but I don’t expect delivery. We need electricity and water. We don’t have the money to buy bottles of water or get our own boreholes. Sometimes it is expected that people pay thousands for their own transformers before they can get electricity. We just don’t have that type of money”.
Mr Calvin Selepe said: “We are not getting there. Our state is not well. They are just promising but not delivering. I am expecting more promises this year. Just look at Operation Mabone and the villages that don’t have electricity. A long time ago Nelson Mandela said there will be water for all and houses for all, but we are not seeing it”.
Ms. Cindy Moriri said: “Some villages don’t have schools, electricity and water. They drink with the animals so our state in the rural areas is not good. In the cities it is good. First they should give people water and children should have a place to study. I don’t have electricity so I will not even be able to watch the State of the Nation Address”.
Mr. Sipho Mabuza said: “I think our state of the nation is not well. Personally in think politicians are losing the plot by focusing on Zuma paying back the Nkandla money. There are other issues that need their attention too. I do think that things have gone downhill with President Zuma at the helm, but sporting development has improved. Rural development is going very slow”.
Right: Mr Calvin Molomane said: “Government stories are always complicated. I think the politicians should this year focus on the youth with providing bursaries and skills. It will help alleviate unemployment.
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Inspiring young girls In every boy and girl child lies a desire and a dream to be successful. They also have in them an aspiration to live a life of purpose, integrity, and become what God has designed and intended them to be. Stellar School of Integrity was founded in October 2010 and is an unique Christian network programme dedicated to young girls and boys to help them strive for excellence and live a life of integrity. The purpose of the school is to guide and help improve the student’s quality of life, empowering them through grooming and mentoring to become excellent, valuable and influential leaders within the community where they live and make a success of their lives. During January, The Stellar School of Integrity successfully went on a weekend long camp with close to 60 girls (ages between 16 and 26) from different villages around Steelpoort. The school visited the Blyde adventure camp in Hoedspruit. The purpose of the camp was to afford the students an opportunity and a chance to experience life outside their familiar environment and start a new chapter of self-discovery. Most importantly it was to help them to fellowship with each other and getting to meet the school facilitators, build a spirit of sisterhood, discover and restore their own identity and provide tools to maintain change and transformation. The school is run and maintained solely on generous sponsorships and volunteers. The Stellar School of In-
tegrity is truly grateful to their trusted donors for the opportunity and love they have awarded to these students. The students had a magnificent and a moving encounter which cannot be exchanged for any price, as declared by one of the students Sylvia. None of them wanted to depart. None the less the students are looking forward to multiple classes which will be conducted throughout the year on specific Saturdays to keep them focused on their journey to a life of integrity, principles, and restored self-identity. The school wishes to thank the parents and school principals of the girls for their faith and trust. “It is only through such strong partnerships that we are able to bring dignity and change to our girl child. Thank you ever so much and we know with your support, the journey for our students will be something to marvel in the end”. (Information & Photographs: Stellar School of Integrity)
This road hog has our vote A contender for the “Idiot of the Year Award”? Definitely! The passenger in Platinum Gazette’s vehicle took the photograph of this truck overtaking several vehicles going at the legal speed limit. This happened on Saturday afternoon on the way to Praktiseer, just after the Bothashoek turn-off. The driver of the truck showed no respect for anyone, including the oncoming traffic. Where was he rushing that necessitated such irresponsible actions? Nobody knows. A few kilometres down the road he pulled over to take a rest.
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Tubatse SAPS visits Segashife Secondary School Learners warned to stay away from crime Tubatse SAPS and the Department of Social Development visited Segashife Secondary School in Mankele Village near Penge. The aim of the visit was to engage with the learners to ensure that they know exactly what is expected from them at school. Const. Letsoalo emphasized the issue of discipline that remains a challenge in schools. Many learners also bring objects to school that are not only dangerous, but often illegal. The learners were encouraged to stay away from crime and work on their future through education. (Photographs & information: Const. Nicodemus Letsoalo. Tubatse SAPS)
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Wenstreep toe vir jong atlete Laerskool Ohrigstad het Woensdag hierdie week ‘n vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied. Laerskool Burgersfort, Steelpoort Akademie, Laerskool Atokia en Laerskool Mariepskop het kom deelneem.
Ouers en onderwysers het hard gewerk in die snoepie om seker te maak almal het genoeg om te eet en drink. Die skool bedank almal vir hul harde werk.
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Vinnig, ver en hoog genoeg? Vervolg vanaf bladsy 8 Die skole se atlete het aan verskillende veld- en baanitems deelgeneem. ‘n Lekker gees het geheers en die atlete het dit baie geniet om te wys wat in hulle steek.
Skool bedank graag al die beamptes van die dag asook die ondersteuningspersoneel. Daar was ook mediese bystand vir enige noodgevalle deur die middag se aktiwiteite by die skool.
PUBLIC NOTICE 2014/15 ADJUSTED BUDGET Members of the society, Civil society, Business, Magoshi and Magoshi are hereby notified that the Greater Tubatse Municipality has in its Ordinary Council seating held on the 29th January 2015 adopted the 2014/15 Adjusted Budget. For more information contact Mhangwana D @ 013 231 1326 during working hours. Moja MM Acting Municipal Manager
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Betrekkings/Vacancies A world-class opportunity in Mining and Beneficiation The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limb of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the world’s chrome reserves are located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. These endeavours include: • A chromium production mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising and sinter plant • Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated the employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.
Instrumentation Automation Programmer (C5) ROLE PURPOSE: To continuously add value to the company’s vision by safely monitoring and controlling all instrumentation activities in the production sections, managing deviations so as to ensure the overall performance targets are achieved. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: • NQF Level 4 qualification in the Instrumentation field • Recognized certificates as a Siemens PLC automation controller • Four (4) years applicable experience in automation software, includingSiemens S7 PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Profibus networks. • Sound knowledge of Siemens PCS-7, WinCC and Adroit Scada are a prerequisite. • Applicable experience in submerge arc furnaces; raw material handling and Pelletizing plants will be an advantage. • Successful automation of projects commissioned will be an advantage. • Excellent knowledge of all field instruments • Drivers licence and own transport ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plant/Process faultfinding via programmable logic controllers. • Install, test and configure process control software philosophies to engineering standards. • Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/ operations. • Read and interpret instrumentation drawings. • Install, test, commission and maintain all intelligent control networks. • Conduct continuous risk assessment in a workplace. • Execute any ad – hoc task within his/her knowledge/experience as given by the supervisor. • Improve the overall performance of the workplace to ensure optimum service delivery. General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of themethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint. Please forward your application, stating which position you are applying for by e-mail: mmabuza@asametals.co.za Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
Closing date: 20 February 2015
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Written comments should reach the Secretariat Unit on or before 04th March 2015 in preparation for the MPAC Public hearing to be held on the 05th March 2015, 10h00 at Municipal Chamber. For more information please contact Mphego SS @ 013 231 1130 0r Nkosi MN @ 013 231 1139 during working hours.
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Golfers make Tubatse proud Tubatse Chrome Club league golf players took advantage of a home game. Read more about it on page 12.
Possible route changes for Comrades Marathon 2015 The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that it is considering a marginal change in the race route for the 90th Comrades Marathon to be held on Sunday, 31 May 2015. CMA Race Director, Rowyn James has explained that due to the GO!Durban Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network road-works in Josiah Gumede Road (Old Main Road), Pinetown, a slight route deviation is being considered for Comrades race day. This is in keeping with the CMA’s strict protocol on runner safety. James says, “The eThekwini Municipality and its contractors had met with CMA representatives prior to the 2014 Comrades Marathon to discuss any potential disruptions that such construction would have on the Comrades Marathon race route. The CMA has therefore decided to consider amending the route accordingly and will communicate the final outcome to our runners and other stakeholders in due course.” James continues, “The construction in Pinetown does not adversely affect the route or the race and everything is being done by ourselves and the
Municipality to minimise the impact on the race. We understand the importance of the development of the GO!Durban Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network which we fully support for the citizens of Durban; and will be looking at how best we can re-route the Pinetown section with minimal impact to the athletes.” James adds, “We will be holding further discussions with the Municipality to start finalising plans but these plans are also determined by construction progress, so we will only be able to release any developments in this regard closer to the time. After all, the safety of our runners is of paramount importance; hence the possible route deviation.” James concludes, “As the CMA, we will also be working closely with our provincial athletics federation, KwaZulu-Natal Athletics in terms of route measurement and other related contingencies. We look forward to an amazing race day for our runners and supporters alike.” The 90th running of the world’s biggest and oldest ultra-marathon will be an ‘up-run’ from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. More than 22-thousand runners are signed up for this year’s race.
Academic Achievers rewarded with special outing
Preparing for their golf day Joshua Generation will be hosting their annual golf day on 21 February 2015. The event will take place at Tubatse Chrome Club. Both the teachers and learners are practicing their golf skills for the event. The public is invited to join them on this fun day. To book your spot on the course contact Joshua Generation on 071 697 5450 or e-mail: joshuagensb@ gmail.com (Photograph & Information: Joshua Generation)
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Joshua Generation’s top achieving students were invited to Honour Roll trips during 2014 were invited to go on the Principal’s Honour Roll visit to Badplaas. The team had loads of fun and are motivated to keep up their hard work this year. (Photograph and Information: Joshua Generation).
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SPORT Taking the homeground advantage Tubatse Chrome Golf Club had an excellent weekend in the league games. One team played in Sabie and two teams played at Tubatse Chrome Club. Chrome A won 9-0 against Nelspruit. Chrome B won 9-0 against Sabie. Chrome C unfortunately lost their game 9-0 against Sabie. The IPS Competition winner was Thinus Labuschagne with 40 points. Theunis Muller came 2nd with 37 points on a count out and Baard Language 3rd on 37 points.
The Jackpot holes were 3,7, 10 and 18 - shared on 9 points. Two Club: Shared - carry over till next competition. On 14 February there will be social golf, 21 February the Joshua Generation Golf Day and on 28 February the Kruppel Burffels Golf day. The Club is appealing to everyone to support these days.
(Information: Willem Montgomery - Tubatse Chrome Golf Club)