Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) produced
1.846 million ounces of platinum and 3.490 million
ounces of platinum group metals (PGMs) in FY2006.
This amounts to approximately 25% of global platinum
supply and makes Implats one of the most significant
platinum producers in the world.
Implats has operations on the Bushveld Complex in South Africa and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe, the two largest known
deposits of PGMs in the world. Implats' primary operation is the wholly owned Impala Platinum which is situated on the
western limb of the Bushveld Complex. Also in South Africa are Marula Platinum (77.5%, as from June 2006) and Two
Rivers (45%), both of which are located on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex. In Zimbabwe, Implats has interests
in Zimplats (86.9%) and Mimosa (50%). Implats also has an investment in platinum producer, Aquarius Platinum Limited
(8.6%), and its subsidiary Aquarius Platinum (South Africa) (20%).
The group's operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe give it a total attributable reserve and resource base of
182.9 million ounces of platinum. Implats also has offshore exploration projects in Botswana, Canada, China,
Madagascar and Mozambique.
Implats employs approximately 31,500 people across its operations and is one of the most efficient and lowest cost
primary platinum producers in the world.
Implats has a primary listing (IMP) on the JSE Limited (JSE) and a secondary listing (IPLA) on the London Stock Exchange.
The company has a sponsored level 1 ADR program (IMPUY) in the United States.
Vision
To be the world’s best platinum producing company, delivering superior returns to shareholders relative to our peers
Implats' values
- Safeguarding the health and safety of our employees,
and caring for the environment in which we operate
- Acting with integrity and openness in all that we do and
fostering a workplace in which honest and open
communication thrives
- Being a responsible employer, developing people to the best
of their abilities and fostering a culture of mutual respect
amongst employees
- Promoting and rewarding teamwork, innovation, continuous
improvement and the application of best practice
- Being accountable and responsible for our actions
as a company and as individuals
- Improving our performance continuously and creating
sustainable value
- Being a good corporate citizen to the communities
in which we live and work
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited - Annual Report 2006
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