DISRUPTIONS TO OPERATIONS AT PILANESBURG PLATINUM MINE
TORONTO, June 24, 2011 /CNW/ --
/NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER UNITED STATES
NEWSWIRE SERVICES/
TORONTO, June 24, 2011 /CNW/ - Platmin Limited ('Platmin' or 'the
Company'; TSX/AIM: PPN; JSE: PLN) advises that on Thursday, 23 June,
certain employees of mining contractor MCC illegally disrupted
operations at the Pilanesburg Platinum Mine. These disruptions
comprised intimidation of supervisors, illegal industrial action and
damage to property and equipment. The South African Police Services was
called in to safeguard employees, prevent further damage and stabilize
the situation.
Mining operations have been suspended. Processing operations are
continuing utilising the mine's stockpile.
Platmin is working closely with MCC to resolve matters and will make a
further announcement in due course.
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Charmane Russell
Russell & Associates
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