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IMPLATS production falls amid power issues

Platinum group metals miner Impala Platinum (IMPLATS) said its African operations were impacted by load shedding and “regional power constraints.”

Load curtailments in South Africa, led to a 7% decline in production at IMPLAT’s Marula operations. Photo: IMPLATS

Load curtailments in South Africa, led to a 7% decline in production at IMPLAT’s Marula operations. Photo: IMPLATS

Power issues in South Africa and Zimbabwe weighed on the miner's production capabilities shrinking total output by 4% for its 2023 financial year, which ended June 30. The reduction affected the company's...

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