- Human capital
- Safety and health
- Socio-economic development
- Product responsibility
- Human rights
- HIV/AIDS
Implats primary products are PGMs and nickel, which are produced in a variety of forms, from bars to powder. In addition, sulphuric acid is produced as a by-product.
All products are provided to customers from the Precious Metals and Base Metals Refineries, based in Springs in South Africa. The products are provided to both end users and intermediaries.
A systematic effort has been made to address the safety, health and environmental issues at all stages of the life cycle of the product and specific interventions to protect the health and safety of those involved in using or delivering these products are in place. Procedures for assessing and improving product health and safety are in place during conceptual development; research and development; product certification; manufacturing and production; marketing and promotion; storage distribution and supply; use and service; and disposal, use or re-cycling.
During FY2008, there were 24 incidents of non-compliance with regulations largely concerning product labelling. All of these were resolved to the customers’ satisfaction.
The majority of the materials and products dispatched from the group’s operations do not pose any health or safety risk. The exception is sulphuric acid, which is transported by road from Mineral Processes at Impala Rustenburg to the Impala Refineries in Springs. Protocols governing the transportation of hazardous materials are adhered to, including comprehensive labelling with information relating to the content of the containers, safe use of the product and its safe disposal. No incidents were reported during the year.
Extensive product safety protocols are published on the Implats website at www.implats.co.za.
