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Decarbonisation is an urgent global challenge. There are increasing opportunities to use platinum-catalysed fuel cells to provide zero-emitting, carbon-free energy, in electricity and mobile applications.
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Employee accommodation and living conditions remain key strategic issues for improving the wellbeing of our employees and host communities in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Our focus remains on facilitating the creation of sustainable human settlements and access to decent accommodation for employees who are residing in informal structures.
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The increasing evidence globally of physical climate impacts – wildfires, floods, rising temperatures – is driving a greater sense of urgency in building adaptive capacity and resilience to climate.
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27 February 2025
Johannesburg, 27 February 2025 – Implats delivered a commendable performance in the first six months of FY2025, during which it concluded a Group-wide labour restructuring and adjusted the operating parameters at several of its assets – both in response to continued low rand pricing for platinum group metals (PGMs).
Download press release27 January 2025
Johannesburg, 27 January 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green to supply wheeled renewable energy to its Impala Refineries operation, which is based in Springs, east of Johannesburg.
Download press release29 August 2024
Johannesburg, 29 August 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) delivered solid production and commendable cost control for its financial year ended 30 June 2024 (FY2024), despite navigating several serious challenges and a constrained operating environment characterised by macroeconomic headwinds and persistently low prices for platinum group metals (PGMs).
Download press release3 July 2024
Johannesburg, 3 July 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) confirms that the illegal work stoppage the North Shaft of Impala Bafokeng’s BRPM operation in the North West province has been resolved and that employee attendance at the shaft is at normal levels.
Download press release2 July 2024
Johannesburg, 2 July 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) is closely monitoring an illegal work stoppage, which began on Thursday 27 June 2024, at the North Shaft of Impala Bafokeng’s BRPM operation in the North West province.
Download press release20 May 2024
Johannesburg, 20 May 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has concluded a series of agreements, paving the way to implement a meaningful broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) transaction at both its Impala Rustenburg and Impala Bafokeng assets.
Download press release26 April 2024
Johannesburg, 26 April 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) advises stakeholders that it has issued a notice to relevant employee representative groups, government authorities and other stakeholders, indicating that it has initiated a Section 189(3) consultation process at its South African operations, in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA), which may lead to staff reductions.
Download press release29 February 2024
Johannesburg, 29 February 2024 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) produced a strong production, sales and cost performance for the six months ended 31 December 2023, in an operating period dominated by the 11 Shaft tragedy in November 2023 at Impala Rustenburg.
Download press release08 February 2024
Implats will release its interim results for the half year ended 31 December 2023 (“the period”) on or about 29 February 2024.
Download press release31 January 2024
Implats will release its audited results for the half year ended 31 December 2023 (the "period" or "H1 FY2024") on or about 29 February 2024.
Download press release20 December 2023
Johannesburg, 20 December 2023 — Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) is pleased to report that all the employees who were engaged in an illegal and unprotected underground protest at Impala Bafokeng, without the support of the representative union, have exited the underground workings and returned safely to surface.
Download press release19 December 2023
Johannesburg, 19 December 2023 — It is with grave concern Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) reports that the illegal underground protest at Impala Bafokeng remains unresolved.
Download press release18 December 2023
Johannesburg, 18 December 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) is closely monitoring an illegal underground protest, which began this morning, Monday, 18 December 2023, at both North and South shafts at the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine at the Group's Impala Bafokeng operation in the North West province.
Download press release14 December 2023
Johannesburg, 14 December 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has received the in loco inspection report (the report) and associated instructions from the Department of Minerals and Energy (DMRE) related to the Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft accident, which occurred on 27 November 2023.
Download press release6 December 2023
Johannesburg, 6 December 2023 – Today, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is holding a memorial service at its Impala Rustenburg operation, to remember and honour the employees who passed on following the Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft tragedy, which took place on 27 November 2023.
Download press release4 December 2023
Johannesburg, 4 December 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) reports, with deep sorrow and regret, that an employee who was hospitalised following the accident at Impala Rustenburg’s 11 Shaft on 27 November 2023, succumbed to his injuries and passed away yesterday, Sunday, 3 December 2023. Implats has offered its condolences to and remains in close contact with his family. Yesterday’s fatality brings to 13 the number of employees who have passed on following the 11 Shaft accident.
Download press release1 December 2023
Johannesburg, 1 December 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) reports that as of Friday evening, a total of 18 employees have been discharged from hospital, where they were receiving care following the Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft accident on Monday, 27 November 2023.
Download press release30 November 2023
Johannesburg, 30 November 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) reports that as of Thursday afternoon, 14 of the 74 employees in hospital for both precautionary and emergency care following the Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft accident on Monday 27 November 2023, have been discharged. Of the remaining 60 hospitalised employees, 10 remain in critical care. No further fatalities have been reported.
Download press release29 November 2023
Johannesburg, 29 November 2023 – It is with deep sadness and regret Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) reports that an employee, who was hospitalised following the accident at Impala Rustenburg’s 11 Shaft on Monday 27 November 2023, has died. Implats has offered its condolences to and remains in close contact with his family.
Download press release28 November 2023
Johannesburg, 28 November 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) confirms that as of late Tuesday afternoon, 75 employees involved in yesterday’s 11 Shaft accident remain hospitalised, 14 of whom are deemed to be in a critical condition. All employees involved in the accident were admitted to hospitals, some as a precautionary measure.
Download press release28 November 2023
Johannesburg, 28 November 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is devastated to report that 11 employees tragically lost their lives in the serious accident at Impala Rustenburg's 11 Shaft at 16:54 yesterday afternoon.
Download press release27 November 2023
Johannesburg, 27 November 2023 – It is with regret Implats reports that a serious safety incident involving a winder rope occurred this afternoon at our 11 Shaft operation at Impala Rustenburg in the North West province, South Africa.
Download press release17 September 2023
Johannesburg, 17 September 2023 – Today, to mark Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s (RBPlat) delisting from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has renamed its newest subsidiary Impala Bafokeng and rebranded it with the distinctive Impala logo by which all Implats Group companies are identified.
Download press release31 August 2023
Johannesburg, 31 August 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) produced a strong production and safety performance, delivered robust earnings and cash generation for its full year to end 30 June 2023, and concluded the acquisition of Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat).
Download press release07 June 2023
Johannesburg, 7 June 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) announces a number of senior leadership changes.
Download press release31 May 2023
Johannesburg, 31 May 2023 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has concluded an agreement with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to acquire its entire shareholding of 9.26% in Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat).
Download press release02 March 2023
Johannesburg, 2 March 2023 – Implats delivered sustained production momentum and benefitted from strong demand for its primary products in the half year ended 31 December 2022, amid a robust rand PGM pricing environment, which mitigated the financial impact of broad-based inflationary pressures.
Download press release03 February 2023
Implats will release its results for the half-year ended 31 December 2022 (“the period” or “H1 FY2023”) on or about 2 March 2023.
Download press release03 February 2023
Rustenburg, February 2023 – Impala Rustenburg this month awarded more than double the number of student bursaries it awarded in 2022.
Download press release28 June 2022
Implats’ operating subsidiaries - Impala Platinum Limited’s Rustenburg operations and Marula Platinum Limited - have signed an historic five-year wage settlement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
Download press release28 June 2022
Johannesburg, 28 June 2022: Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) are pleased to jointly announce that they have signed historic five-year wage agreements for Implats’ operating subsidiaries - Impala Rustenburg and Marula.
Download press release20 June 2022
Johannesburg, 20 June 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is saddened by the recent passing of former Implats CEO, David Brown, on Saturday 18 June 2022.
Download press release06 June 2022
Johannesburg, 6 June 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is to list on A2X Markets (A2X) and its ordinary shares will be available for trade on A2X from Monday 13 June 2022.
Download press release24 March 2022
Johannesburg, 24 March 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) affirmed at the South African Investment Conference today that it will commit close to R50 billion to its capital investment programme over the next five years.
Download press release01 March 2022
Johannesburg, 1 March 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) delivered robust earnings and free cash flow generation for its half year ended 31 December 2021, despite the retracement in rand PGM pricing from recent highs and a decline in sales volumes.
Download press release14 February 2022
Johannesburg, 14 February 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) notes that Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited (RBPlat) has issued its offeree response circular (“Response Circular”) to the Implats mandatory offer circular posted on 17 January 2022 to RBPlat shareholders.
Download press release03 February 2022
Johannesburg, 3 February 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is proud to be one of only four JSE-listed metals and mining companies to be included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 and to be the only company awarded the Metals and Mining Industry Mover Award.
Download press release17 January 2022
Johannesburg, 17 January 2022 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, (Implats), today issued its Circular to the shareholders of Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited (RBPlat).
Download press release09 December 2021
Johannesburg, 9 December 2021 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is pleased to announce it has increased its shareholding to 35.31% in Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited (RBPlat) and is formalising a mandatory offer (the Offer).
Download press release08 December 2021
Johannesburg, 8 December 2021 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has achieved a rate of more than 85% of fully vaccinated employees and contractors, with 100% full vaccination achieved at three out of its seven operations across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada.
Download press release02 December 2021
Johannesburg, 2 December 2021 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has increased its shareholding to a significant 31.94% in Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited (RBPlat), acquiring another 7.4 million shares.
Download press release29 November 2021
Johannesburg, 29 November 2021 – Search and rescue operations continued around the clock since the underground mud-rush incident at Impala Rustenburg’s 6 Shaft, which took place on 28 November 2021.
Download press release29 November 2021
Implats’ offer to acquire a majority stake in RBPlat offers compelling strategic, operational and financial benefits for all stakeholders.
View press release28 November 2021
Johannesburg, 28 November 2021 – It is with concern that Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) announces that an underground incident occurred at Impala Rustenburg's 6 Shaft today, 28 November 2021.
Download press release29 October 2021
A 20% improvement in the reported lost-time injury frequency rate, but a 5% deterioration in the reported all injury frequency rate.
Download press release28 September 2021
28 September 2021 – There was a joyful atmosphere at the Kutlwanong School for the Deaf in Phokeng when Impala Rustenburg’s executives spent the afternoon visiting the school in honour of Mandela Day.
Download press release23 September 2021
23 September 2021 – Impala Rustenburg has launched one of its first solar projects at the Siesta Single Quarters in Rustenburg.
Download press release14 September 2021
Rustenburg, 14 September 2021 – Impala Rustenburg activated its first mobile vaccination site in Rustenburg’s Freedom Park community on 9 September, marking the start of a campaign to host vaccination days in other areas of the mining community.
Download press release02 September 2021
Johannesburg, 02 September 2021 – Boosted by a record rand PGM basket price, improved operational momentum and higher sales, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has posted a 125% increase in headline earnings to R36.4bn or R46.35 per share.
Download press release07 July 2021
Rustenburg, 7 July 2021 – Impala Rustenburg has completed the first dose vaccination of more than 1 000 employees who are over 60 years of age and the first 800 of its employees who fall into the next 50 to 59 year age category as part of the government’s Covid-19 vaccination rollout.
Download press release30 April 2021
One fatality, resulting from the high-wall subsidence at Zimplats in February, with a 18.7% improvement in the reported all injury frequency rate.
Download press release09 April 2021
Rustenburg, 9 April 2021 – Impala Rustenburg has officially handed over nine Social and Labour Plan (SLP) projects to the local community.
Download press release25 February 2021
Johannesburg, 25 February 2021 – Buoyed by the high rand PGM basket price, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has posted a 328% increase in headline earnings and declared a record interim dividend of R10.00 per share on a strong production, safety and sales performance.
Download press release11 February 2021
Johannesburg, 11 February 2021 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has received an “A” performance score for its 2020 CDP Water Disclosure Project submission – one of only 106 companies globally to have made the CDP’s 2020 water security A-list
Download press release07 December 2020
London, United Kingdom, 7 December 2020: AP Ventures today announces that Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (“Implats”) has become a Limited Partner and Advisory Board Member in AP Ventures Fund II.
Download press release18 August 2020
Johannesburg, 18 August 2020 – Implats notes the withdrawal of all criminal charges brought against Implats subsidiary, Impala Platinum Limited, on 17 April 2020 by the state. The withdrawn charges related to alleged contraventions, by its Impala Rustenburg division, of certain regulations of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2020.
Download press release16 May 2020
Implats confirms that following stringent and comprehensive screening, testing and tracing protocols, a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases has been detected at and around its Marula operation in Limpopo province.
Download press release17 April 2020
Johannesburg, 17 April 2020 – The South African operations of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), remain on temporary care and maintenance in full support of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive for a national lockdown to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa. The national lockdown of all non-essential businesses and services was effective from midnight Thursday, 26 March 2020 and, following the recently announced two-week extension, will continue until midnight on Thursday, 30 April 2020.
Download press release10 March 2020
Innovative technology enables partial substitution of palladium with platinum, enabling a reduction in catalytic converter costs and partially alleviating sustained palladium deficits
Download press release27 February 2020
Johannesburg, 27 February 2020 – The Implats Group has resumed dividend payments and delayed shaft closures following a continued strong operational and financial performance.
Download press release13 December 2019
Johannesburg, 13 December 2019 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has successfully concluded the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares in Canadian PGM miner, North American Palladium (NAP). NAP is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Implats and will operate in Canada as Impala Canada Ltd (Impala Canada).
Download press release15 November 2019
Johannesburg, 15 November 2019: Implats' operating subsidiaries – Impala Platinum Limited's Rustenburg operations and Marula Platinum Limited – have signed a three-year wage settlement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) effective from 1 July 2019.
Download press release07 October 2019
Johannesburg, 7 October 2019 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in Canadian PGM miner, North American Palladium Limited (NAP). Brookfield Business Partners LP, NAP’s majority shareholder with 81.0%, has been offered C$16.00 per share in cash, while the minority shareholders will receive C$19.74 per share, in a deal worth C$1 008 million (US$758 million), resulting in an average total offer price of C$16.77 per share.
Download press release05 September 2019
Johannesburg, 05 September 2019 – The Implats Group has achieved stellar results for the full year to end 30 June 2019. A strong operational performance in key areas allowed the Group to harness the benefit of improving market conditions and rising rand PGM pricing during the year and deliver a substantially improved financial result with healthy free cash flow generation and a return to a closing net cash position at year‐end.
Download press release23 July 2019
Johannesburg, 23 July 2019 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) today announced the final pricing and results of its invitation to the holders of its USD250 million 3.25% convertible bonds due in 2022 (USD Bonds), to exercise their conversion rights as announced on 17 July 2019 and updated on 18 July 2019 and 22 July 2019.
Download press release17 July 2019
Johannesburg, 17 July 2019 – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats or the Group) has today announced an invitation to the holders of its USD250 million 3.25% convertible bonds due in 2022 (USD Bonds) to exercise their conversion rights. In terms of this invitation, bond holders will receive by way of consideration a cash payment, and shares in Implats in accordance with the terms of the USD Bonds.
Download press release02 August 2018
Johannesburg, 2 August 2018: The Board of Directors of Implats has approved the next phase of the implementation of Impala Rustenburg’s strategic transformation.
Download press release02 August 2018
Optimisation measures in the prevailing low platinum price environment are not sufficient to secure the economic viability of the operation
Download press release25 July 2018
Shareholders are advised of the sale of business between Implats’ subsidiaries Impala Refining Services Limited (“IRS”) and Impala Platinum Limited (“Impala”), with effect from 1 July 2018.
Download press release27 June 2018
In terms of paragraph 3.59(a) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Meroonisha Kerber, Ms Dawn Earp and Mr Preston Speckmann to the Board of Directors of Implats (the “Implats Board”) with effect from 1 August 2018.
Download press release06 June 2018
Implats has regularly kept the market informed of developments with regard to the Government of Zimbabwe’s(“Government”) intention to compulsorily acquire land measuring 27 948 hectares within its subsidiary Zimplats’ special mining lease area.
Download press release11 May 2018
23 April 2018
Further to the announcement released on the Stock Exchange News Service of the JSE Limited on 10 April 2018 regarding the changes to the board of directors of Implats (“Board”), shareholders are notified that Ms Babalwa Ngonyama, currently an independent non-executive director and member of the audit committee, has been appointed interim chairman of the audit committee.
Download press release13 April 2018
Rustenburg, 13 April 2018: Implats’ Rustenburg operations, Impala Platinum, in partnership with the North West Department of Education and Sports Development and the Impala Bafokeng Trust (IBT) officially opened three schools at a celebratory event in Rustenburg today.
Download press release01 March 2018
Johannesburg, 1 March 2018 – The Implats Group has delivered an improved performance at most operations for the half year ended 31 December 2017, reporting a gross profit of R733 million for the period, compared to a gross loss of R139 million for the prior comparable period.
Download press release02 February 2018
Springs, 2 February 2018: Impala Platinum Refineries has partnered with Eastern Gauteng Aquatics, the City of Ekurhuleni and the Gauteng Department of Education to sponsor a fully-functional, Learn to Swim container swimming pool – the first of its kind in South Africa - at the Nkabinde Primary School in KwaThema, Springs.
Download press release21 November 2017
In compliance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, shareholders are advised that Brenda Berlin has resigned as Group Chief Financial Officer and as Executive Director of Implats, with effect from 28 February 2018. Additionally, Mark Munroe has assumed the role of Head of Operations: Impala Rustenburg and Lee‐Ann Samuel has been appointed Group Executive: People.
Download press release16 October 2017
Implats today announces that it has entered into definitive agreements with Platinum Group Metals Ltd ("PTM"), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation ("JOGMEC") and Mnombo Wethu Consultants Pty Ltd ("Mnombo") to acquire a minority interest in the Waterberg development project ("Waterberg"), with an option to acquire majority ownership of the project following completion of a definitive feasibility study ("DFS").
Download press release18 September 2017
Johannesburg, 18 September 2017: Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has issued a notice to relevant employee representative groups, government authorities and other stakeholders at its Impala Rustenburg (Impala) operation, indicating that it has initiated a Section 189 consultation process, in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA), that may lead to staff reductions.
Download press release05 July 2017
Please note that we have resolved to release the financial year 2017 Annual Financial Results on Thursday, 14 September 2017. This is two-weeks later than previously indicated, which logistically will afford us the best possible opportunity to engage effectively with all our key stakeholders, both in South Africa and abroad.
Download press release25 May 2017
Implats today announces the final terms of a dual offering of ZAR 3,250 million unsecured convertible bonds due 2022 (the “2022 ZAR Convertible Bonds”) and U.S.$250 million unsecured convertible bonds due 2022 (the “2022 U.S.$ Convertible Bonds” and together with the 2022 ZAR Convertible Bonds, the “2022 Convertible Bonds” or the “2022 Convertible Bond Offerings”).
Download press release04 April 2017
(4 April 2017): A jury in the United States District for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has rendered a verdict in favour of Implats in the amount of $16 million on a claim of constructive fraudulent transfer during insolvency
Download press release07 February 2017
Leading platinum group metals producer, Implats, aims to take its Impala Platinum Refinery off the Eskom grid, and power the refinery using fuel cell technology, initially with the installation of an 8 MW Doosan Fuel Cell. The project is at an advanced development stage with Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. (Doosan) as the technology partner, an international equity partner, advised by Fieldstone Africa, and have entered into exclusive discussions with Implats and Pentaquark Energy to come on board as an experienced strategic partner.
Download press release30 November 2016
Following completion of a bankable feasibility study, the Implats and Zimplats Boards of Directors have given their respective approvals to proceed with the development of the US$264 million Mupani Mine (Portal 6) at Zimplats. The new underground mining complex will replace production from Rukodzi Mine and Ngwarati Mine once they are mined out and closed.
Download press release31 October 2016
Johannesburg, 31 October 2016: Subsidiary operating companies of Implats, Impala’s Rustenburg operations and Marula, have signed a three year wage settlement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU). This deal is effective 1 July 2016.
Download press release03 October 2016
Johannesburg, 3 October 2016: Implats’ refinery operation (situated in Springs, east of Johannesburg) has agreed a two‐year wage settlement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
Download press release03 June 2016
It is with deep sadness that the Impala Platinum management team and the Board of Directors of Implats announce that after an intensive search and rescue operation, the body of Mr Ohemile Moses Maamogwa has now been located.
Download press release29 May 2016
The record‐breaking Comrades performance of David Gatebe this morning is credit to the exceptional hard work and dedication of an elite athlete, says Gatebe’s employer, JSE‐listed platinum producer Implats.
Download press release20 May 2016
Following yesterday’s announcement that the body of one of the missing miners was located underground after the fall of ground incident at Impala Rustenburg’s 1 Shaft, management can now confirm that the body of 40 year old Mr Tanki Samuel Lepitikoe was successfully recovered today by mine rescue personnel and has been brought to surface.
Download press release19 May 2016
Johannesburg, 19 May 2016: Following the fall of ground incident that occurred at Impala Rustenburg’s 1 Shaft on 17 May 2016, it is with sincere and deep regret that the Board of Directors and management team announce the discovery of the body of one of the missing employees. The body wasfound in an area with extremely unstable ground conditions and has not yet been recovered. The search and rescue teams are continuing with their relentless efforts to find the second miner.
Download press release18 May 2016
Implats wishes to announce to shareholders that after six years on the Implats board of directors (the “Board”), of which the initial two were as a non‐executive director, Mr Terence Goodlace has advised the Board that he will step down as Chief Executive and executive director of the Company on 1 December 2016.
Download press release04 April 2016
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (“Implats”) today announced that the Company has received formal notification that Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Limited (“RBH”) has reduced its shareholding in Implats to 46 198 521 ordinary shares.
Download press release30 March 2016
Today, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Impala Platinum Limited unveiled its prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift and refuelling station at its Impala Refining Services in Springs, outside Johannesburg.
Download press release24 January 2016
Following the underground fire at Implats’ 14 Shaft on 22 January 2016, in which four employees tragically lost their lives, mine management are continuing the engagement process with the families of the deceased and providing all the support and assistance required at this very difficult time.
Download press release23 January 2016
A search and rescue operation for four missing employees has been initiated and is underway at Impala Rustenburg’s 14 Shaft following an underground fire reported during the evening shift on Friday, 22 January 2016. All other employees were safely evacuated from underground once the alarm had been raised.
Download press release23 January 2016
Implats regrets to announce that all four employees that were missing, following an underground fire at Impala’s 14 Shaft on 22 January 2016, have passed away. Impala Platinum management, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and Association of Mine Workers and Construction Union (AMCU) have been informed by mine rescue teams that the four employees were overcome by fumes while they were trying to find their way to safety.
Download press release09 November 2015
In accordance with Section 122(3)(b) of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended, and paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, Implats shareholders are advised that the Company has received formal notification that Investec Asset Management Holdings Proprietary Limited (Investec), on behalf of its segregated clients, has acquired a beneficial interest in securities of the Company, such that the total interest in securities held by Investec now amounts to 5.1027% of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
Download press release21 October 2015
Implats (“Shareholders”) are advised that at the fifty-ninth annual general meeting of Shareholders (“Annual General Meeting”) held at the Company’s registered office on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, in terms of the notice of Annual General Meeting distributed to Shareholders on Monday, 22 September 2015, all of the resolutions tabled were passed by the requisite majority of votes cast by Shareholders.
Download press release21 October 2015
In accordance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, Implats confirms the resignation of Dr Khotso Mokhele as an independent non-executive director of the board of directors of Implats (“the board”).
Download press release08 October 2015
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.66 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed.
Download press release07 October 2015
Implats is pleased to announce the successful completion of the placing of Implats ordinary shares announced yesterday, 6 October 2015 (the "Placing").
Download press release06 October 2015
Implats shareholders are referred to the announcement released on the Stock Exchange News Service on 3 September 2015 and to the circular issued to Implats shareholders on 4 September 2015, relating to the proposed equity capital raising of up to R4 billion via an accelerated bookbuild process to qualifying investors (the "Specific Issue of Shares for Cash").
Download press release06 October 2015
Further to the announcement on 3 September 2015 and the results of the general meeting on 6 October 2015, Implats announces the launch of an equity offering of new Implats ordinary shares to raise up to ZAR4.0 billion through an accelerated bookbuild offering to qualifying investors (the "Placing”). UBS Limited is acting as underwriter and sole bookrunner ("UBS", the "Bookrunner").
Download press release18 September 2015
RUSTENBURG HERALD RUSTENBURG Since 2007, leader in the mining industry in terms of contribution to improving employee accommodation, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has invested over R3.5 billion in housing developments for its workers and this has culminated in, amongst other, the Platinum Village.
Download press release24 August 2015
Shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended 30 June 2015 are expected to be between 33 cents and 47 cents which is between 45% and 62% lower than that of the year ended 30 June 2014 (HEPS of 86 cents).
Download press release19 August 2015
In accordance with Section 122(3)(b) of the Companies Act, No 71 of 2008, as amended, and paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements.
Download press release27 May 2015
Implats’ strategic process announced in February 2015 outlined an option to seek value through a possible disposal of its Marula operation, which is situated on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld complex near Burgersfort, South Africa.
Download press release31 March 2015
It is indeed a great pleasure to be given the opportunity to discuss Implats’ thoughts on fuel cells with particular reference to the opportunity it offers South Africa
Download press release26 February 2015
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2014 as well as key components of the Group’s strategic review.
Download press release16 February 2015
Further to the announcement on 9 December 2014, shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the half year ended 31 December 2014 is expected to be between 53 and 77 cents which is between 45% and 63% lower than that of the half year ended 31 December 2013 (HEPS of 142 cents).
Download press release30 January 2015
Implats wishes to inform shareholders that a 15% export levy on unbeneficiated platinum group metal (PGM) revenue in Zimbabwe became effective from 1 January 2015, as per the Finance Act (No. 3), 2014 (Act 11 of 2014).
Download press release11 December 2014
Implats has concluded an equity transaction for the benefit of qualifying employees of its subsidiary company, Impala Platinum Limited. Implats’ Chief Executive Officer, Terence Goodlace commented, “This transaction provides a meaningful way of aligning employees’ interests with the future profitability of Impala, while also increasing the ownership of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans to well above the 26% level.
Download press release28 August 2014
Implats’ CEO, Terence Goodlace, said: “It has been a challenging year for Implats. Lower than expected platinum group metal prices together with escalating cost pressures and the unprecedented five month industry strike at Impala Rustenburg severely impacted performance. Despite this, the operations outside the Rustenburg area, Zimplats, Mimosa, Marula and Two Rivers, all performed well and delivered good safety and operational results. Throughout the strike period, deliveries continued to key customers and, in particular, to the local South African market that remained adequately stocked during the strike.”
Download press release18 July 2014
Further to an announcement by Zimplats on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) this morning, Implats wishes to clarify the impacts of the major underground collapse at the Bimha Mine, which has affected nearly 50% of the current mining footprint at this operation. No injuries or damage to mobile equipment were reporte
Download press release24 June 2014
Implats is pleased to advise that a three year wage settlement agreement for its Rustenburg operation has been signed with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
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Implats advises that, unfortunately, no resolution has yet been achieved in resolving the three-month strike relating to wages and benefits
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Offer will ensure that an underground employee’s cash remuneration increases to R12,500 per month by July 2017.
Download press release27 March 2014
Today, Thursday 27 March 2014, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) received a memorandum from the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) at their head office in Johannesburg.
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Implats confirms that discussions with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), Anglo American Platinum Limited (Amplats), Impala Platinum Limited (Impala) and Lonmin PLC (Lonmin), being facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), have unfortunately not managed to secure a resolution to the industry wage dispute and these discussions have been adjourned.
Download press release27 February 2014
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2013.
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Anglo American Platinum Limited (Amplats), Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) and Lonmin plc (Lonmin) advise that the companies have tabled a new offer, delivered to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) commissioners.
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Implats wishes to advise that safe shutdown procedures at its mining and processing operations in the Rustenburg region have been implemented with effect from the commencement of the night shift on Wednesday, 22 January 2014.
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Implats confirms that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has issued a strike notice to Impala Platinum (Impala) and that strike action will commence at our Rustenburg mining operation from the morning shift on Thursday 23 January 2014.
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Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Andile Sangqu as Group Executive: Sustainability and Risk, with effect from 1 March 2014.
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Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Nelson Ndlala as the new Executive Head: Rustenburg Operations with immediate effect. He will report directly to Terence Goodlace, the Chief Executive Officer and will take responsibility for leading the Company’s Rustenburg operations. He will serve as a member of the Executive Committee as well as represent the Company on a number of its operational boards.
Download press release18 October 2013
The board of directors of Implats, in compliance with section 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements, announces the resignation of Paul Dunne as an executive director of the board with immediate effect, following his decision to step down as Group Executive: Operations.
Download press release04 October 2013
Impala Platinum, Implats' operating subsidiary in Rustenburg, today handed-over the first completed houses at the Platinum Village development to their new owners. Chief Executive Officer Terence Goodlace commented, "This is a proud moment for us at Implats, as we have a strong focus on home ownership. The company's most significant contribution to employees and local communities remains its commitment to improving accommodation and living conditions."
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited’s (Implats') Impala operation in Rustenburg is currently developing three new shafts which will increase its production to around 850 000 platinum ounces by 2018.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has announced results for the full year ended 30 June 2013 today. Implats’ CEO, Terence Goodlace commented, "It has been a good year for the group from a safety improvement perspective. However, it has been a challenging one in terms of operational performance at Impala Rustenburg, a changing workforce dynamic and weak market prices."
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Shareholders are advised that Implats' headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 are expected to be between 308 and 343 cents which is between 50% and 55% lower than that of the financial year ended 30 June 2012 (HEPS of 685 cents)
Download press release08 August 2013
In compliance with Paragraph 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, the Board of Directors of Implats (the "Board") hereby announces the following resignations from, and appointments to the Board, with effect from 8th August 2013.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited’s (Implats) new Number 16 shaft complex in Rustenburg, South Africa, has today been handed-over to the Implats’ management and operational team by the various external contracting and project companies.
Download press release28 March 2013
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Implats") confirms that its subsidiary, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited (Zimplats) lodged an objection on 27 March 2013 to the Preliminary Notice published in General Notice 123 of 2013 in the Zimbabwean Government Gazette Extraordinary of 1 March 2013 with regard to the President´s intention to acquire compulsorily 27 948 hectares of land held by Zimplats.
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Implats wishes to advise shareholders that the Government of Zimbabwe has, through a Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 1 March 2013 (“Gazette Extraordinary”), indicated that it intends to compulsorily acquire 27 948 hectares or approximately 50% of mining claims owned by the operating subsidiary of the Group, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited (“Zimplats”), and that such claims would be used “for the benefit of the public”.
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Our approach to socio-economic development is based on the understanding that a business cannot be successful in the longer term if its surrounding communities are not economically viable, socially uplifted and environmentally sound. In addition to the significant socio-economic value-added resulting from our core activities, we make further specific social investments into the communities that are home to our employees and their families through our extensive corporate social investment programme. Collectively we believe that our various activities contribute to the establishment of communities that are viable – economically, socially and environmentally – beyond the life of our mines.
Download press release11 February 2013
Shareholders are advised that Implats’ basic headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended 31 December 2012 are expected to be between 120 and 138 cents which is between 76% and 79% lower than that of the six months ended 31 December 2011 (HEPS of 573 cents; EPS of 575 cents).
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Implats, the world ’s second-largest platinum producer, heeded the desperate plea of a Rustenburg primary school principal, Mr Mfeleng in 2009.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Implats") is pleased to announce that its 87% held subsidiary, Zimplats Holdings Limited ("Zimplats Holdings"), has concluded a nonbinding term sheet in respect of proposed indigenisation implementation plans ("IIP") with the Government of Zimbabwe (as represented by the Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment) ("the Government").
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Implats is pleased to announce that its 50% held subsidiary Mimosa Investment Holdings ("Mimosa Investments") has concluded a nonbinding term sheet in respect of a proposed indigenisation implementation plan ("IIP") with the Government of Zimbabwe, as represented by the Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment.
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In response to a misleading media report in Zimbabwe´s ´The Sunday Mail´ on 9 December 2012, Zimplats has reiterated its commitment to being a good corporate citizen and to working with the Government of Zimbabwe to implement an indigenisation plan that meets the Government´s objectives.
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There was one fatal accident during the first quarter of FY2013. Joseph Matatiele, a contractor with Triple M Mining, lost his life in a scraper winch related incident at 9 Shaft at Impala Rustenburg.
Download press release31 October 2012
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced its partnership with Implats, the world's second largest Platinum producer, to utilize and build local skills in the development of hydrogen and fuel cell products.
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Today, Saturday 13 October 2012, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) received a memorandum from the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at their head office in Johannesburg.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today announced that it is to implement a market adjustment for its employees which will add 4.8% to its wage bill.
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Implats is in the process of informing all stakeholders that the Company has received a wage demand from the Interim Workers Committee (IWC) at Impala Rustenburg.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) announced results for the full year ended 30 June 2012 today.
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Implats reported last week that during a clash between rival unions, a company employee was shot and wounded. The SA Police Services has confirmed last night that they have issued warrants of arrest for some of the alleged perpetrators of violence and started arresting people. Employees due to work night shift last night refused to proceed underground when they heard that some of their colleagues, essentially local “AMCU leaders” had been arrested.
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Implats reported last week that during a clash between rival unions, a company employee was shot and wounded. The SA Police Services has confirmed last night that they have issued warrants of arrest for some of the alleged perpetrators of violence and started arresting people. Employees due to work night shift last night refused to proceed underground when they heard that some of their colleagues, essentially local “AMCU leaders” had been arrested.
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Implats confirms that there were two incidences at its Rustenburg mine this morning involving a confrontation between rival unions.
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Implats responds to the various TV and radio news items quoting the Human Rights Commission.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd (Implats) announces further clarification of the agreement reached with the Government of Zimbabwe on 13 March 2012.
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Following a meeting between the Zimbabwean Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment, and directors of Implats, the new Zimplats Indigenisation Implementation Plan presented to the Minister.
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Implats has noted the Reuters report this evening with concern. Implats has not made an irrevocable offer to the Zimbabwe Government today. The company’s letter dated 6 March 2012 confirmed Implats’ “commitment to finding an equitable and mutually acceptable solution”’ to the matter.
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A further meeting was held this morning with the NUM and a delegation of the rock drill operators in order to clarify elements of the re hiring process. Leaders of the illegal work stoppage would be re-engaged on their previous benefits and conditions providing they were not implicated in violence and intimidation.
Download press release29 February 2012
Today at a meeting of Implats, the NUM and a delegation of rock drill operators, it was agreed to call an end to the illegal work stoppage. The company hopes that this also signals the end to the violence and intimidation.
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Following the meeting with NUM and Cosatu on Friday and the decision to re-hire discharged workers on their previous benefits and conditions of service, Implats is encouraging workers to return to work as soon as possible.
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Implats announces that following a meeting with the NUM and COSATU on Friday afternoon, 24 February 2012, in Johannesburg, the parties have agreed on a way forward.
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Further to the Government of Zimbabwe’s requirement to submit an Indigenisation Implementation Plan (“IIP”), Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited (“Zimplats”), an indirect 87% subsidiary of Implats, submitted its revised plan in November 2011.
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Implats is deeply concerned to note that in further incidents of violence overnight, six employees of the company were brutally assaulted. They are all being treated in the mine hospital and their families have been contacted and arrangements made for them to travel to the hospital.
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Further to the Government of Zimbabwe’s requirement to submit an Indigenisation Implementation Plan (“IIP”), Mimosa Holdings (Private) Limited (“Mimosa”), a 50% subsidiary of Implats, submitted its revised plan in November 2011.
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The rehiring process continued today and to date 8,368 workers have been re-engaged, of which 1,074 are rock drill operators. The total Rustenburg employee complement is now 24,168.
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Implats is pleased to report that there were no incidents and no injuries during the night of 20 February. There is still a strong SAPS presence on the ground, with a joint operations centre in Phokeng, keeping in contact with Implats and the NUM.
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The work stoppage at our Rustenburg operations is now into its fifth week. The more management observes the situation and interacts with the NUM and some of the workers, the more apparent it is that the strike is not about wage demands. In fact, to date, no formal wage demands have been tabled by the NUM which represents the vast majority of workers on the mine, or any other representative body.
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Implats notes with concern the statements made by the Zimbabwean Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment, Mr Saviour Kasukuwere to the media on Sunday, 19 February 2012 with regard to Implats’ stake in Mimosa Platinum (Pvt) Limited (“Mimosa”).
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Implats CEO David Brown says “The first half of FY2012 has been characterised by a good operational performance in a difficult operating environment as a result the issuance of a high number of Section 54 safety stoppage notices. Despite the loss of 33 000 ounces of platinum due to these interventions, mine-to-market or managed production was virtually unchanged at 738 000 ounces of platinum.
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On the 12th January 2012, the Rock Drill Operators (RDO’s) at Impala Rustenburg’s 14 Shaft embarked on a work stoppage. The RDO’s raised concerns regarding their salaries and were adamant that their issues be addressed without the involvement of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
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Shareholders are advised that a reasonable degree of certainty exists that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended 31 December 2011 are expected to be between 552 cents and 587 cents which is between 60% and 70% higher than that of the six months ended 31 December 2010 (EPS and HEPS of 345 cents).
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) wishes to advise that the majority of the mining workforce at its Impala Rustenburg operation failed to report for duty this morning, Wednesday 1 February 2012. Incidents of intimidation have been reported across the property.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) wishes to advise that the majority of the mining workforce at its Impala Rustenburg operation have failed to report for duty today, Monday 30 January 2012. This follows on a work stoppage by the operation’s rock drill operators (RDO’s), who participated in an illegal work stoppage last week.
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Implats wishes to advise that the rock drill operators (RDO’s), who participated in an illegal work stoppage and who failed to report for duty on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 have been dismissed.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) wishes to advise that the 5 000 rock drill operators (RDO’s), who initiated a work stoppage on Friday, 20 January 2012, have failed to report for duty this morning, Tuesday, 24 January 2012.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) wishes to advise that a work stoppage involving rock drill operators (RDO’s) numbering approximately 5 000 employees began on Friday, 20 January 2012 and continues today at the Company’s Rustenburg operations. The work stoppage is related to salary grievances.
Download press release18 January 2012
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), in compliance with section 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements, regrets to announce the resignation of David Brown as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and as an Executive Director of the Board. David will step down as CEO with effect from 30 June 2012 in order to pursue his own interests.
Download press release21 November 2011
It is with deep regret that Implats announces that the two employees reported missing on Friday were fatally injured following a fall of ground incident at Impala Rustenburg’s 7 Shaft.
Download press release18 November 2011
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) regrets to announce that a fall of ground event occurred at Impala Rustenburg’s 7 Shaft this morning.
Download press release13 October 2011
Zimplats undertakes to fund the Trust to the amount of US$10 million over a period of three years to enable it to achieve its objectives prior to it receiving dividend income streams from the Trust’s shareholding in Zimplats.
Download press release10 October 2011
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) and its operating subsidiaries Impala Platinum Limited (Impala) and Marula Platinum (Marula) are pleased to announce that they have reached a two-year settlement on wages with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
Download press release29 September 2011
Impala Platinum Limited (Impala), a subsidiary of listed Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), is proud to participate with the Department of Human Settlements.
Download press release25 August 2011
Implats CEO David Brown says “This was a positive year for Implats which delivered a solid operational and financial performance. We improved our gross production supported by our Rustenburg and Zimplats operations who achieved their targets.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) confirms that its Zimbabwean subsidiary, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (“Zimbabwe Platinum Mines”), and its joint venture, Mimosa Platinum (Pvt) Limited (“Mimosa Platinum”) (collectively “the Companies”) received letters dated 17 August 2011.
Download press release12 August 2011
Shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended 30 June 2011 are expected to be between 1 075 and 1 115 cents
Download press release27 March 2011
Marula Platinum (Pty) Limited (“Marula”), a subsidiary company in which Implats has a 73% interest, has continued to underperform against the operational targets that management has set.
Download press release30 March 2011
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has previously advised shareholders that its subsidiary, Zimplats, was in discussion with the Government of Zimbabwe with regards to its compliance with the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act and that its programme would have the following elements:
Download press release24 February 2011
Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Berlin as Chief Financial Officer of the Group and as Executive Director to the board of directors of Implats.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (17 February 2011) announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2010.
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Shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended 31 December 2010 are expected to be between 329 and 350 cents which is between 55% and 65% higher than that of the six months ended 31 December 2009 (EPS and HEPS of 212 cents.
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This document has been drafted based on rumours that allegations have been leveled against Impala for the exploitation of women. This document is drafted as a pro-active measure to guide you in the event you are requested to respond to questions from the press at the proposed event taking place on 11 November 2010.
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A new life will dawn for almost 1 600 Impala Platinum employees and their families, as the company’s ambitious R400million housing project in Rustenburg nears completion.
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Implats announces the retirement of Les Paton as an executive director of the Board with effect from 31 October 2010. The Board wishes Mr Paton well in his future endeavours.
Download press release19 October 2010
At the annual general meeting of Implats shareholders held on 19 October 2010, all the ordinary and special resolutions proposed in the annual report and sent to shareholders on 26 August 2010 were passed by the requisite majority. The special resolution relating to a general authority to repurchase the Company’s securities will be lodged with the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office for registration.
Download press release15 October 2010
Implats is in the business of mining, refining and marketing platinum group metals as well as nickel, copper and cobalt. Currently the company produces in the region of 25% of the global supply of platinum and employs approximately 54 000 people at its operations located in South Africa and Zimbabwe. As a company Implats acknowledges that its business is an integral part of the larger environment in which we live and operate, and as such, has a responsibility to ensure its sustainability into the future.
Download press release11 October 2010
Shareholders are referred to the cautionary announcement dated 30 September 2010 and are advised that as negotiations have been terminated, caution is no longer required to be exercised by shareholders when dealing in the company’s securities.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) together with the Honourable Minister of Human Settlements, Mr Tokyo Sekwale will officially open the Sunrise View Housing Project in Rustenburg today.
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Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandla Gantsho and Babalwa Ngonyama as independent non-executive directors to the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from 1 November 2010.
Download press release06 October 2010
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) as one of the leading producers of platinum globally supplying around 25% of world production on an annual basis, focuses on its performance in all spheres of its operation. The company produces some 3.69 million ounces of platinum group metals (PGMs) annually, including 1.74 million ounces of platinum and employs some 54 000 people across its mines located on the most significant PGM deposits in the world, namely the Bushveld Complex in South Africa and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe.
Download press release30 September 2010
Shareholders are advised that Implats has entered into discussions regarding a potential transaction which, if successfully concluded, may have a material effect on the price of Implats’ securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s securities until a further announcement is made.
Download press release17 September 2010
Further to the final cash dividend declared on 26 August 2010 and payable on 20 September 2010, notice of which was released on SENS on 26 August 2010, the rand to sterling conversion rate that will be used in calculating the sterling amount payable to shareholders registered in the United Kingdom section of the share register is R11,0871 to GBP1.00. This equates to a final cash dividend of GBP24,35 pps to United Kingdom registered shareholders.
Download press release27 August 2010
In compliance with Rule 3.63 – 3.66 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements we hereby announce the following transaction in securities by a director of Implats:
Download press release26 August 2010
Implats CEO David Brown says, “The year under review has been one of the most difficult in the company’s history. Not only did we have to contend with the global economic crisis, but also the impacts of both the tragedy at 14 Shaft and the industrial action at the beginning of the period. On the positive side, significant progress was made in addressing the development issues at Rustenburg, the Zimplats Phase 1 expansion was successfully commissioned and throughput at IRS grew significantly.”
Download press release20 August 2010
Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of O’lebogang Mpueleng Pooe as a non-executive director and Hugh Cameron as an independent non-executive director to the Board of Directors of the Company.
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Shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 are expected to be between 750 and 800 cents which is between 20% and 25% lower than that of the financial year ended 30 June 2009 (HEPS and EPS of 1 001 cents).
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Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Terence Goodlace as a non-executive director to the board of directors of the Company with immediate effect.
Download press release31 May 2010
The anticipation, enthusiasm and excitement visibly sweeping through Implats’ South African operations where employees are eagerly awaiting this momentous occasion is amazing. The shows of fervour over the last number of weeks have united our team as proud South Africans ready to embrace the Soccer World Cup spirit.
Download press release28 May 2010
Implats announced today that Ms Fatima Jakoet had resigned her position as an independent non-executive director on the Implats board of directors with immediate effect and thanked her for her contribution during her tenure.
Download press release25 May 2010
Further to the news release of Friday, 21 May 2010, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) confirms that a meeting was held with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) today in an endeavour to resolve this issue.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) acknowledges a statement released by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) today and confirms that there is a work stoppage at the company’s 12 Shaft operation in Rustenburg. The stoppage is limited to a small group of maintenance employees who have embarked on a strike relating to a pay issue.
Download press release14 May 2010
Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerhard Potgieter as Group Executive: Growth Projects and Consulting Mining Engineer with effect from 1 July 2010. He will report directly to David Brown, the Chief Executive Officer and will take responsibility for leading the Company’s capital projects portfolio and will serve as a member of the Executive Committee as well as on various operational boards.
Download press release11 May 2010
Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) appreciates and is keenly aware of the interest in its operations by various stakeholders both locally and internationally. It is with this in mind that the company wishes to highlight a few issues some of which have been the subject of media attention.
Download press release30 April 2010
Impala Platinum (Impala) proudly handed over a road to a local Rustenburg community on 29 April 2010. Paul Dunne, an Executive Director of Impala’s holding company Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), together with representatives from its Stakeholders Engagement department officially handed over the Raphukubjane road to the Chaneng community in a function attended by among others Kgosana Joel Setshwane from Chaneng and Councillor S. Modibedi from Chanengfrom Royal Bafokeng Nation, Lucian Paulik from the Royal Bafokeng Administration (Town Planning) and some members of the Executive Committee of Kgotla ya Chaneng (The Royal Bafokeng Nation).
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In accordance with the United Kingdom Financial Services Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company advises that its issued share capital comprises 631 714 020 ordinary shares of 2.5 South African cents each. The voting rights of all of these shares are identical with each share carrying the right to one vote.
Download press release12 March 2010
Further to the interim cash dividend declared on 18 February 2010 and payable on 15 March 2010, notice of which was released on SENS on 18 February 2010, the rand to sterling conversion rate that will be used in calculating the sterling amount payable to shareholders registered in the United Kingdom section of the share register is R11.1831 to GBP1. This equates to an interim cash dividend of 10.73 pence per share to United Kingdom registered shareholders.
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Implats announces the resignation of Mr. Steve Phiri as a non-executive director of the board of directors of Implats (“the Board”) with immediate effect. Mr Phiri was appointed onto the Board in June 2007 as a nominee of Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Limited.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (18 February 2010) announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2009.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Dunne as an executive director to the Implats board with immediate effect.
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Shareholders are advised that Implats’ headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended 31 December 2009 are expected to be between 200 and 220 cents which is between 75% and 77% lower than that of the six months ended 31 December 2008 (EPS of 877 cents; HEPS of 876 cents). The expected decrease in the HEPS and EPS is primarily due to the significant decrease in relative metal prices. Furthermore, as a result of the 19% increase in the Implats share price from 30 June 2009 to 31 December 2009, the share based payment charge (net of taxation) amounted to R560 million in the current period, compared to a credit in the prior period of R976 million.
Download press release29 October 2009
The Implats board of directors will consider the appointment of Dr Khotso Mokhele as its new Chairman at the Board Meeting to be held on 11 November 2009.
Download press release22 September 2009
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited deeply regrets to advise that following a fall of ground one of our employees lost his life at 8 Shaft at the Impala operation in Rustenburg. The incident occurred at approximately 23:30 on the 21 September 2009. Both the Implats board and management extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
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Following the news release dated 14 September, it is with deep regret that Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) advises that a second employee, Mr Motinyane Molefe, a drill operator, passed away in hospital yesterday afternoon. Implats extends its deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Molefe. He is survived by his wife and one child.
Download press release14 September 2009
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) deeply regrets to advise that following a methane explosion which took place last week, one of our employees, Mr Bongakale Motshodi, a scraper winch operator, passed away in hospital last night. Implats extends its deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Motshodi. Another two employees were injured in the incident and are in a critical condition in hospital.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) regrets to advise that a methane explosion took place at 14 Shaft at its Rustenburg operations on Wednesday, 9 September 2009. The incident took place in the conventional mining section of the shaft. At this stage the cause of the explosion has not been determined.
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Implats and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have met on several occasions to resolve the current wage dispute and strike action. Some of the NUM branches have accepted the current offer and have returned to work.
Download press release27 August 2009
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (27 August 2009) announced results for the year ended 30 June 2009.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) confirms that there is a work stoppage at the company’s Rustenburg Operations. The stoppage involves most underground employees.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Marula Community Chrome (MCC) and Marula Platinum (Marula) relating to the establishment of Makgomo Chrome, a joint venture established to extract and market the chrome contained in the current UG2 tailings produced by the Marula operation.
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Yesterday Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) announced a major fall of ground incident which occurred at approximately 12:00pm on 20 July 2009 in one of the mechanised panels at 14 Shaft in Rustenburg. Sadly, we are now in a position to confirm that all nine employees trapped by the rock fall were fatally injured and have been recovered from the shaft complex.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) advises with deep regret that a major fall of ground occurred at 14 Shaft in Rustenburg resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred at approximately 12:00pm (20 July 2009). We can confirm at this stage that two employees have been fatally injured.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) and its subsidiary Impala Platinum Limited (Impala) advise that fraudulent activity is being perpetrated in the name of its companies.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) advises the following management changes:
Download press release19 February 2009
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (19 February 2009) announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2008.
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Shareholders are referred to the joint announcements by Mvela Resources, Northam and Implats (‘the Parties”) dated 2 October 2008, 19 November 2008 and 7 January 2009 and to the announcements by Mvela Resources and Northam dated 20 October 2008 and 27 October 2008, regarding the proposed acquisition by Implats of the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam through a series of inter-conditional transactions (the “Transaction”).
Download press release20 November 2008
Given the current global financial crisis and economic downturn, the rapid decline in platinum group metal prices coupled with lower cash receipts and the increased volatility within the capital markets, Implats has suspended its share buy-back programme. As at the 19th November 2008, the company had completed 18.6% of the programme amounting to 5 562 545 shares at a cost of R723.8 million.
Download press release19 November 2008
Shareholders are referred to the joint announcement by Mvela Resources, Northam and Implats (“the Parties”) dated 2 October 2008 and the subsequent announcements by Mvela Resources and Northam dated 20 October 2008 and 27 October 2008, regarding the proposed acquisition by Implats of the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam through a series of inter-conditional transactions (“the Proposed Transaction”).
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Fitch Ratings-London/Johannesburg-3 October 2008: Fitch Ratings has today affirmed the Long and Short-term Issuer Default ratings (“IDR”) of South African platinum producer Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd (“Implats”) at respectively 'BBB+' and 'F2', and its South African National ratings at Long-term 'AA(zaf)' and Short-term 'F1+(zaf)'. The Outlook on the Long-term IDR is Stable. The affirmation follows the company’s announcement that it plans to acquire fellow platinum producers, Northam Platinum (“Northam”) and Mvela Resources (“Mvela”), through a combination of cash (30%) and new shares (70%).
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Following the cautionary announcement of 12 September 2008 indicating that Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) had entered into discussions with Mvelaphanda Resources Limited (Mvela Resources) and Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) regarding the creation of a single platinum entity, Implats, together with Mvela Resources and Northam, today in a joint release advise that Implats has proposed a transaction to the boards of Mvela Resources and Northam to acquire the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam.
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Shareholders of Mvela Resources, Northam and Implats are referred to the cautionary announcement published by Implats and the joint cautionary announcement published by Northam and Mvela Resources on 12 September 2008 and are advised that Implats has submitted letters of interest to the boards of directors of Mvela Resources (the “Mvela Resources Board”) and Northam (the “Northam Board”) proposing to acquire, through a series of interconditional transactions, the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam (collectively “the Proposed Transaction”).
Download press release28 August 2008
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (28 August 2008) announced results for the year ended 30 June 2008. The company’s Annual Report will be posted to shareholders today.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is a company that is committed to the highest corporate governance standards regardless of where our operations are conducted.
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The North West Department of Education and Impala Platinum Limited (Impala) are pleased to announce the official opening of another joint venture project between the two institutions. Impala and the Department together have made a sum of R10 million available for the construction of the Vuk’uzenzele Primary School near Rustenburg, North West Province. In addition Read, Swatman & Voigt (Pty) Limited (RSV) contributed by providing an engineer to assist with the project’s compliance with quality and safety standards during the planning and construction phases of the school building.
Download press release21 April 2008
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is pleased to announce that Afplats (Pty) Ltd (Afplats) was granted a new order mining right in respect of the Leeuwkop project on 9 April 2008.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) has announced that it has entered into agreements with AQP and AQPSA in terms of which these companies will purchase Implats' entire interest in AQP and AQPSA respectively, through share buybacks. The combined consideration for both transactions amounts to approximately US744 million dollars (excluding Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) credits). The total value of the transaction is US790 million dollars.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is pleased to announce that Marula Platinum’s old order mining rights were converted to new order mining rights on 3 March 2008. Subsequently the section 11 transfer of assets from Impala Platinum Limited to Marula Platinum has also been completed.
Download press release31 March 2008
Pinky Riet made history at Impala Platinum Limited’s (Impala) Rustenburg operation when she became the first woman miner at its No 6 Shaft in late 2007. She confirmed her aptitude for this groundbreaking position when during January 2008, she (together with her team) achieved 420 centares in 17 shifts (for the short December month), matching the current average of male-only teams. Pinky and her team achieved 525 centares for the March 2008 measuring month.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) advises that the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Bill passed by the Zimbabwean parliament on 2nd November 2007 was assented by the President of Zimbabwe and gazetted on Friday, 7th March 2008. The date for the act is still to be notified through a Statutory Instrument (SI), still to be gazetted. As previously communicated Implats had planned for this eventuality and has agreements in place which will be taken into account when looking at the overall compliance to the new law.
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Gabriel Letageng, a boilermaker at Impala Platinum Limited (Impala) in Rustenburg recently saved the lives of two of his fellow employees at the company’s Concentrator at Mineral Processes.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) today (14 February 2008) announced results for the six months ended 31 December 2007.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) confirms that at a meeting today between Government, Eskom and the mining industry, it was agreed that power availability will be restored to our operations to a level of 80% within 24 hours and 90% towards the end of this week. This should allow Implats to ramp up to normal levels of production. We are in the process of optimising our operations against our power allocation to achieve an overall 10% reduction as requested by Eskom.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) continues to cooperate with Eskom in terms of reducing power usage at its operations. The company was involved in meetings with Eskom over the weekend and has agreed to assist in reducing sector demand by 10%. Currently Implats is receiving 50% of its power requirement and shifts were resumed at Impala Rustenburg last night. We are endeavouring to optimise our operations against our power allocation. Marula mining operations are currently operating in the same manner. Mineral Processes in Rustenburg and the plant at Marula are presently on minimum load.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) received a communiqué from Eskom this morning advising that electric power could not be guaranteed at its operations. Due to safety concerns, management has taken the decision to withdraw the workforce and cancel the day shift at Impala Rustenburg. Operations at Marula will continue normally, unless load shedding is applied. In this event the workforce will be evacuated in line with normal procedures. The refineries in Springs will not be affected. The impact of this stoppage is in the order of 3,500 ounces of platinum per day.
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