27th Dec 2007 09:43
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITEDASX, LSE & JSEThursday 27th December 2007
Resumption of Mining Operations at Marikana Platinum Mine
Aquarius Platinum Limited wishes to advise that production has resumed at the Marikana Platinum Mine following the unprotected industrial action by employees of the underground contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation (MRC).
On Friday, 21 December 2007, MRC reported that employees had signed on at Marikana Mine and that production commenced with the morning shift.
As a result of the temporary shutdown, production losses are estimated to be 3,000 PGM (4E) ounces (Attributable to Aquarius 1,500 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 and South Africa: Nick Bias Aquarius Platinum + 44 7887 920 530 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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