21st Nov 2007 08:22
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITEDASX, LSE & JSE21 November 2007
Resumption of Mining Operations
Aquarius Platinum Limited advises that production has resumed following the voluntary suspension of mining operations due to a fatality, as reported on Thursday 15 November, 2007.
It is with regret that Mr. Johannes Tseliso Nthunya, an underground LHD operator, employed by contractor Murray and Roberts Cementation died following a fall of ground accident. Our deepest condolences go to his family.
Following the stoppage and as a result of remedial action undertaken, a joint decision to recommence operations was agreed today by the Department of Minerals and Energy, Aquarius Platinum (SA) (Pty) Limited, and union officials from the National Union of Mineworkers and the trade union Solidarity. Operations have now resumed, starting with the evening-shift on Tuesday 20th November 2007. During the shutdown employees underwent safety retraining.
As a result of the suspension of operations, production losses are estimated to be 4,000 PGM (4E) ounces (Aquarius attributable: 2,000 PGM ounces). It is not expected that these ounces will be made up during the quarter.
For further information please contact:
In Australia: Willi Boehm Aquarius Platinum Corporate Services +61 8 9367 5211 In United Kingdom: Nick Bias Aquarius Platinum + 44 7887 920 530 In South Africa: Charmane Russell Russell & Associates +27 11 880 3924 REGISTERED OFFICE
Aquarius Platinum Limited ¢â€" Clarendon House ¢â€" 2 Church Street ¢â€" Hamilton HMCX Bermuda
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +61 8 9367 5211
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