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RNS Number : 8506U  Sylvania Platinum Limited  28 January 2025

 

28 January 2025

 

Sylvania Platinum Limited

 ("Sylvania", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Second Quarter Report to 31 December 2024

 

Sylvania (AIM: SLP), the platinum group metals ("PGM") producer and developer with assets in South Africa, announces its results for the three months ended 31 December 2024 (the "Quarter" or the "Period" or "Q2 FY2025). Unless otherwise stated, the consolidated financial information contained in this report is presented in United States Dollars ("USD" or "$").

 

Highlights

 * Sylvania Dump Operations ("SDO") produced 20,238 4E (26,373 6E) PGM ounces in
Q2 FY2025, a 6% increase 4E and a 7% increase 6E for the Quarter (Q1 FY2025:
19,160 4E (24,549 6E) PGM ounces);

 * SDO recorded $25.7 million net revenue for the Quarter, a 17% increase
quarter-on-quarter (Q1 FY2025: $21.9 million);

 * Group EBITDA of $6.7 million, a 104% increase for the Quarter (Q1 FY2025: $3.3
million);

 * Cash balance as at 31 December 2024 of $77.5 million (30 September 2024: $94.7
million) in line with expectations;

 * Thaba Joint Venture ("Thaba JV") project is on schedule to commence first
production in HY2 FY2025 with all phases of construction of the chrome and PGM
beneficiation plants progressing well;

 * Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report 2024 released;

 * During the Period, the Company commenced a Share Buyback from the market and
605,000 shares were bought back during the Quarter, amounting to approximately
$0.3 million in aggregate; and

 * The final dividend of 1 pence per share held for FY2024 was paid on 6 December
2024, amounting to $3.3 million.

 

Outlook

 * Construction of the centralised PGM filtration plant at Lesedi is progressing
well and is on schedule to be completed during Q2 FY2026;

 * New, host-mine, run of mine ("ROM") plant commissioned at Lesedi, with first
higher grade current arisings received during Q2 FY2025 and operation expected
to achieve steady state operation towards the end of Q3 FY2025;

 * The operational readiness phase of the Thaba JV will continue during Q3
FY2025;

 * Specialist studies required by the regulators for the Volspruit Project are
being finalised to allow for the submission of the Water Use Licence
Application ("WULA") during Q3 FY2025;

 * The Group maintains strong cash reserves enabling it to balance the
requirements of capital expenditure projects (new tailings storage facilities
("TSFs"), expansion and process optimisation capital, new filtration plant,
and Thaba), and to support growth initiatives with the potential to return
value to shareholders;

 * Share Buyback of up to $1.6 million continues; and

 * Annual production target of 73,000 to 76,000 ounces maintained for the year.

Commenting on the results, Sylvania's CEO, Jaco Prinsloo, said:

 

"I am pleased to report that the second quarter of FY2025 was a very positive
one with results in line with our expectations, achieving 20,238 4E PGM ounces
from the SDO, being a 6% increase from that recorded in Q1 FY2025.
Additionally, the average 4E gross basket price increased by 2% both in USD
terms and in ZAR terms, which alongside the increase in production ounces,
resulted in improved revenue performance compared to Q1 FY2025.

 

"On the cost front, Group cash unit cost reduced 3% both in ZAR and USD terms,
assisted by higher PGM ounce production while direct operating costs increased
4% compared with the previous quarter in ZAR terms. Management continues to
focus on disciplined operational and cost control initiatives.

 

"The Thaba JV project remains on track to commence first production in HY2
FY2025. We are looking forward to the Thaba JV augmenting and de-risking our
portfolio by introducing a chrome revenue stream.

 

"Sylvania's interim financial results will be released on Tuesday 18 February
2025 and I, and the Group CFO, Lewanne Carminati, will be hosting investor
webinars and shareholder meetings over the course of the week of the release.
Once again, we look forward to engaging with our valued stakeholders during
this period."

 

 

CONTACT DETAILS

 

 For further information, please contact:
 Jaco Prinsloo CEO                             +27 11 673 1171

 Lewanne Carminati CFO

 Nominated Adviser and Broker
 Panmure Liberum Limited                       +44 (0) 20 3100 2000
 Scott Mathieson / John More / Joshua Borlant

 Communications
 BlytheRay                                     +44 (0) 20 7138 3204
 Tim Blythe / Megan Ray                        sylvania@BlytheRay.com (mailto:sylvania@BlytheRay.com)

 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

 Registered and postal address:  Sylvania Platinum Limited
                                 Clarendon House
                                 2 Church Street
                                 Hamilton HM 11
                                 Bermuda

 SA Operations postal address:   PO Box 976
                                 Florida Hills, 1716
                                 South Africa

Sylvania Website: www.sylvaniaplatinum.com (http://www.sylvaniaplatinum.com)

 

 

 

About Sylvania Platinum Limited

 

Sylvania Platinum is a lower-cost producer of platinum group metals ("PGMs")
(platinum, palladium and rhodium) with operations located in South Africa. The
Sylvania Dump Operations ("SDO") is comprised of six chrome beneficiation and
PGM processing plants focusing on the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings
materials from mines in the Bushveld Igneous Complex ("BIC"). The SDO is the
largest PGM producer from chrome tailings re-treatment in the industry. In
FY2023, the Company entered into the Thaba Joint Venture ("Thaba JV") which
comprises chrome beneficiation and PGM processing plants, and which will treat
a combination of run of mine ("ROM") and historical chrome tailings from our
JV partner, adding a full margin chromite concentrate revenue stream in
addition to extra PGM ounces. The Group also holds mining rights for PGM
projects in the Northern Limb of the BIC.

 

 

For more information visit https://www.sylvaniaplatinum.com/
(https://www.sylvaniaplatinum.com/)

 

 

 

 

Operational and Financial Summary

 Production                              Unit  Q1 FY2025  Q2 FY2025  % Change
 Plant Feed                              T     625,881    640,143    2%
 Feed Head Grade                         g/t   2.03       2.19       8%
 PGM Plant Feed Tons                     T     327,812    325,177    -1%
 PGM Plant Feed Grade                    g/t   3.24       3.50       8%
 PGM Plant Recovery(1)                   %     56.34%     55.26%     -2%
 Total 4E PGMs                           Oz    19,160     20,238     6%
 Total 6E PGMs                           Oz    24,549     26,373     7%

 

 Unaudited                                           USD                                      ZAR
                                              Unit   Q1 FY2025  Q2 FY2025  % Change  Unit     Q1 FY2025  Q2 FY2025  % Change
 Financials (3)
 Average 4E Gross Basket Price(2)             $/oz   1,356      1,387      2%          R/oz   24,348     24,855     2%
 Revenue (4E)                                 $'000  18,527     19,861     7%        R'000    332,552    355,901    7%
 Revenue (by-products including base metals)  $'000  3,280      3,723      14%       R'000    58,885     66,716     13%
 Sales adjustments                            $'000  108        2,069      1816%     R'000    1,944      37,079     1807%
 Net revenue                                  $'000  21,915     25,653     17%       R'000    393,381    459,696    17%

 Direct Operating costs                       $'000  15,484     16,152     4%        R'000    277,943    289,441    4%
 Indirect Operating costs                     $'000  2,784      2,237      -20%      R'000    49,979     40,082     -20%
 General and Administrative costs             $'000  629        565        -10%      R'000    11,291     10,136     -10%
 Group EBITDA                                 $'000  3,299      6,741      104%      R'000    59,217     120,934    104%
 Net Profit                                   $'000  3,008      6,311      110%      R'000    53,994     113,219    110%

 Capital Expenditure(4)                       $'000  7,774      9,927      28%       R'000    139,547    178,090    28%

 Cash Balance(5)                              $'000  94,651     77,522     -18%      R'000    1,641,248  1,464,391  -11%

 Ave R/$ rate                                                                        R/$      17.95      17.94      0%
 Spot R/$ rate                                                                       R/$      17.34      18.89      9%

 Unit Cost/Efficiencies
 SDO Cash Cost per 4E PGM oz(6)               $/oz   808        798        -1%       R/oz     14,506     14,302     -1%
 SDO Cash Cost per 6E PGM oz(6)               $/oz   631        612        -3%       R/oz     11,322     10,975     -3%
 Group Cash Cost Per 4E PGM oz(6)             $/oz   976        946        -3%       R/oz     17,519     16,971     -3%
 Group Cash Cost Per 6E PGM oz(6)             $/oz   762        726        -5%       R/oz     13,678     13,024     -5%
 All-in Sustaining Cost (4E)                  $/oz   995        971        -2%       R/oz     17,867     17,399     -3%
 All-in Cost (4E)(7)                          $/oz   1,401      1,432      2%        R/oz     25,150     25,669     2%

( )

The Sylvania cash generating subsidiaries are incorporated in South Africa
with the functional currency of these operations being ZAR. Revenues from the
sale of PGMs are received in USD and then converted into ZAR. The Group's
reporting currency is USD as the parent company is incorporated in Bermuda.
Corporate and general and administration costs are incurred in USD, GBP and
ZAR.

1  PGM plant recovery is calculated on the production ounces that include the
work-in-progress ounces when applicable.

2  The gross basket price in the table is the December 2024 gross 4E basket
used for revenue recognition of ounces delivered in Q2 FY2025, before
penalties/smelting costs and applying the contractual payability.

3  Revenue (6E) for Q2 FY2025, before adjustments is $23.4 million (6E prill
split is Pt 50%, Pd 18%, Rh 9%, Au 0%, Ru 18%, Ir 5%). Revenue excludes
profit/loss on foreign exchange.

4  The capital expenditure includes 50% attributable capital for the Thaba
JV.

5  The cash balance excludes restricted cash held as guarantees $1.1 million
(Q1 FY2025 $1.3 million).

6  The cash costs include operating costs and exclude indirect costs for
example mineral royalty tax and Employee Dividend Entitlement Plan ("EDEP")
payments.

7  The all-in cost increase is due to the increased spend on the Thaba JV and
capital projects (strategic and growth capital). The Thaba JV spend for Q2
FY2025 is $5.6 million (attributable).

 

A.  OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

 

Safety, health and environment ("SHE")

Health, safety and environment remains a focus area on all operations.
Doornbosch remains 12-years lost-time injury ("LTI")-free, and Doornbosch and
Lannex have been total injury-free for over three years and one year,
respectively, during the Period. One LTI occurred at Mooinooi where a
contractor boilermaker sustained an injury to his hand during a maintenance
task.

 

The Company's 'Silly Season' campaign, conducted from November 2024 to January
2025, underscored the importance of maintaining a hazard-free and injury-free
environment. Through various creative initiatives, employees embraced a
culture of mindfulness and vigilance regarding safety protocols, resulting in
the remarkable achievement of zero injuries throughout the festive season.

 

Sylvania also executed a successful anti-gender-based violence ("GBV")
campaign, promoting a workplace culture of respect and equality. Informative
sessions and open dialogues enabled employees to gain a deeper understanding
of the impact of GBV and to become ambassadors for change. This commitment to
inclusivity contributes to a more harmonious and supportive professional
community.

 

The Company remains steadfast in its dedication to maintaining a safe,
healthy, and environmentally conscious workplace.

 

Operational performance

The SDO produced 20,238 4E PGM ounces during the Quarter. This equates to an
increase of 6% compared to Q1 FY2025. This improvement was primarily due to an
increase in feed head grade of third-party material treated at the Company's
Eastern operations, which contributed to the overall grade increase of 8% for
the Quarter, while PGM feed tons were marginally lower, impacted by a four-day
planned maintenance shutdown at Tweefontein during October 2024. The
reconstituted PGM recovery efficiency for SDO is 2% lower compared to Q1
FY2025, primarily due to a higher portion of PGM ounces produced from Lesedi
and Lannex, which are treating ores with lower recovery potential.

 

The focus of the operations remains on identifying the best feed sources to
maximise the recovery potential through effective feed source blending and
also pro-active management of ROM grades from the host mine. The higher grades
from outside sources on the Eastern operations have continued to contribute
positively to performance and the achievement of targets.

 

SDO operating cash costs per 4E PGM ounce decreased 1% in South African Rand
("ZAR") terms to ZAR14,302/ounce and 1% in dollar terms, to $798/ounce (Q1
FY2025: ZAR14,506/ounce and $808/ounce respectively), assisted by improved PGM
ounce production.

 

Operational opportunities and outlook

The column flotation cell at Millsell was successfully commissioned in Q2
FY2025 and is currently in an optimisation phase to improve Millsell's PGM
concentrate quality and payability of the concentrate produced.

 

The construction of the centralised PGM filtration plant at Lesedi is
progressing well, with earthworks and civils already well underway, and the
project is on track to be completed during Q2 FY2026.

 

The host mine's Lesedi ROM plant was commissioned in October 2024 and aims to
ramp-up towards a steady state by the end of Q3 FY2025, resulting in an
attractive new higher grade current arising feed source to the Lesedi
operation. While the Company's Section 189A ("S189A") of the Labour Relations
Act, 66 of 1995 ("LRA") consultation process, that was initiated in July 2024,
is still in place, we continue to monitor and evaluate the quality of new
current arisings feed source, which we believe could improve the profitability
of the Lesedi operation based on initial plant performance trends since
commissioning.

 

To ensure meaningful consultation in line with section 189A (2)(d), the
Company agreed to extend the Section 189A consultation process period in
progress at Lesedi until at least the end of February 2025, and further
updates will be provided as and when results are forthcoming.

 

Additionally, work is underway at Lannex to optimise the milling and fines
classification circuit as well as to improve both chrome beneficiation and PGM
recovery efficiencies at the operation.

 

B.  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Financial performance

Revenue (4E) for the Quarter increased by 7% to $19.9 million (Q1 FY2025:
$18.5 million) as a result of the increased production during the Period and a
slight increase in the 4E gross basket price for the Quarter of 2% to
$1,387/ounce against $1,356/ounce in Q1 FY2025.

 

Net revenue, which includes revenue from by-products, base metals and the
quarter-on-quarter sales adjustment, increased by 17% to $25.7 million (Q1
FY2025: $21.9 million). Net revenue includes attributable revenue received for
ounces produced from material purchased from third parties.

 

Group cash costs per 4E PGM ounce decreased by 3% in ZAR terms from
ZAR17,519/ounce to ZAR16,971/ounce and 3% in dollar terms from $976/ounce to
$946/ounce, mainly as a result of the 6% increase in ounce production
quarter-on-quarter.

 

General and administrative costs decreased to $0.57 million from $0.63 million
in Q1 FY2025. These costs are incurred in USD, Pounds Sterling ("GBP") and
ZAR.

 

Group EBITDA for the Quarter was $6.7 million (Q1 FY2025: $ 3.3 million), a
104% increase quarter-on-quarter, which is mainly due to the 6% higher
production and 2% increase in basket price in dollar terms. Net profit was
$6.3 million (Q1 FY2025: $3.0 million), a 110% increase from Q1 FY2025.

 

The Group cash balance decreased by 18% quarter-on-quarter to $77.5 million
(Q1 FY2025 $94.7 million), which was primarily due to the capital expenditure
on the Thaba JV development of $12.1 million, the payment of the final
dividend of $3.3 million in December 2024 and $1.4 million spent on
stay-in-business and strategic capital as compared to Q1 FY2025.

 

Provisional tax paid to the South African Revenue Services amounted to $0.4
million (ZAR6.6 million). Interest was earned on surplus cash invested in both
USD and ZAR amounting to $1.1 million (ZAR19.8 million).

 

Cash outflow on capital amounted to $16.4 million (Q1 FY2025 $12.6 million)
comprising $12.1 million on the development of the Thaba JV, $4.1 million on
stay in business and improvement capital and $0.2 million on exploration
projects. It is important to note that the Thaba JV capital cash outflow is
the full 100% of the project spend, however, 50% will be recovered from the JV
partner.

 

At a corporate level, 605,000 shares were bought back during the Quarter in
line with the share buyback programme that was announced on 20 December 2024,
amounting to approximately $0.3 million in aggregate. A cash dividend of 1
pence per share held was paid on 6 December 2024, amounting to $3.3 million.

 

Cash generated from operations before working capital movements was $6.9
million, with net changes in working capital of $4.2 million mainly due to the
movement in trade receivables of $3.0 million.

 

The impact of the exchange rate fluctuations amounted to a $0.9 million loss
due to the 9% depreciation of the ZAR to the USD at the end of Q2 FY2025.

 

C. THABA JV

 

The unincorporated joint venture Agreement between the Company's wholly owned
South African subsidiary, Sylvania Metals (Pty) Ltd ("Sylvania Metals") and
Limberg Mining Company (Pty) Ltd ("LMC"), a subsidiary of ChromTech Mining
Company (Pty) Ltd ("ChromTech"), the Thaba JV, is advancing well and as
expected. The project execution phase of approximately 18-24 months, which
commenced in August 2023, is progressing as planned and the project is on
schedule for first production to commence in HY2 FY2025.

 

Design for the project is complete. Procurement for the operational readiness
phase will continue during Q3 FY2025. Recruitment and on-boarding of
operational employees commenced during H1 FY2025, with the bulk of employees
on site from January 2025 to prepare for the start of cold commissioning.

 

Fabrication and delivery of long lead mechanical items are complete, with the
delivery of the final platework items for the crushing circuit scheduled for
Q3 FY2025. Equipment and infrastructure for the supply of temporary power
during commissioning are on site and currently being installed.

 

The construction of the high voltage yard is progressing slower than planned
due to high rainfall over the past two months. However, the power projects are
forecasted to be completed by Q4 FY2025 and the delay will not impact
commissioning.

 

Despite delays associated with abnormally high rainfall during the months of
December 2024 and January 2025, the critical path of the project is well
understood, risks have been adequately mitigated, and there is currently no
anticipated delay in the project's completion.

 

D.  MINERAL ASSET DEVELOPMENT

The Group continues to improve its technical understanding of the three
approved PGM-base metal mining rights it holds on the Northern Limb of the
Bushveld Igneous Complex ("BIC") in South Africa. A geophysical survey was
undertaken over the Aurora Project area during Q2 FY2025. All additional
information will be utilised in determining how best to develop these assets.

 

Volspruit Project

Following on from the positive Scoping Study reported in the previous quarter,
work continues on assessing new technologies that may assist in upgrading the
feed grade for Volspruit. A report on the processing test work completed to
date is expected during Q3 FY2025. The outcomes of these assessments will
assist in determining how best to derive further value from the project.

 

Specialist studies required by the regulators are being finalised to allow for
the submission of the WULA during Q3 FY2025. The final Environmental Impact
Assessment ("EIA") Report and associated Environmental Management Programme
for the amendment of the EIA was submitted at the end of Q1 FY2025. A decision
from the competent authority is expected during Q3 FY2025.

 

Far Northern Limb Projects

An exploration programme for Aurora has been compiled based on the
reinterpretation of historic drilling. A geophysical survey covering the
Aurora Project area was successfully completed during Q2 FY2025. The results
of the survey are currently being assessed and incorporated into the existing
database in order to determine next steps.

 

Processing test work on samples from the most recent drilling campaign at
Aurora, aimed at gaining an understanding of the metallurgical characteristics
of the mineralised zone, will be completed in HY2 FY2025.

 

If required and justified, future borehole drilling programmes will be
designed based on the outcomes of the geophysical and metallurgical test work.

 

The Company continues to explore potential disposal options for the Hacra
asset as a result of Sylvania focussing its exploration activities on the
shallower mineralisation at its Volspruit and Aurora projects.

 

E. CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

 

ESG Report 2024

On 25 November 2024, the Company released its ESG Report 2024, 'Sustaining
Progress: Sylvania's Commitment to Responsible Growth', for the year ended 30
June 2024. The full report is available for download from the Company's
website www.sylvaniaplatinum.com (http://www.sylvaniaplatinum.com) .

 

Share Buyback

During the Period, the Company commenced a Share Buyback from the market and,
as at 27 January 2025, has bought back a total of 1,705,000 Ordinary Shares at
an average price of 41.08 pence per share, equating to $0.87 million in
aggregate. The purpose of the Share Buyback is to reduce the share capital of
the Company and has been funded from the Company's current cash balance.

 

For the purposes of the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and
Transparency Rules, the Company's issued share capital is 273,366,725 Ordinary
Shares. Following the above purchases, a total of 13,257,395 Ordinary Shares,
including 1,705,000 pending cancellation, are held in Treasury. Therefore, the
total number of Ordinary Shares with voting rights in Sylvania was 260,109,330
Ordinary Shares.

 

Interim financial results announcement

The Company will announce its interim results for the six months ended 31
December 2024 on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.

 

Analyst presentation

The Company will be hosting a webinar for analysts on the day of release of
its interim results. To register your interest, please email
sylvania@BlytheRay.com.

 

Online investor presentation

The Company is committed to ensuring that there are appropriate communication
channels for all elements of its shareholder base so that its strategy,
business model and performance are clearly understood.

 

Sylvania's CEO, Jaco Prinsloo, and CFO, Lewanne Carminati, will host a live
investor presentation, via the Investor Meet Company platform, on Wednesday,
19 February 2025 at 15:00 GMT.

 

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions
can be submitted pre-event via the Investor Meet Company dashboard up until
09:00 GMT the day before the meeting or at any time during the live
presentation.

 

Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free and include Sylvania
Platinum Limited via
https://www.investormeetcompany.com/sylvania-platinum-limited/register-investor
(https://www.investormeetcompany.com/sylvania-platinum-limited/register-investor)
.

 

Investors who have already registered and elected to meet the Company, will be
automatically invited.

 

 

ANNEXURE

     GLOSSARY OF TERMS FY2025
     The following definitions apply throughout the Period:
     3E PGMs                    3E ounces include the precious metal elements Platinum, Palladium and Gold
     4E PGMs                    4E PGM ounces include the precious metal elements Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium
                                and Gold
     6E PGMs                    6E ounces include the 4E elements plus additional Iridium and Ruthenium
     AGM                        Annual General Meeting
     AIM                        Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange
     All-in cost                All-in sustaining cost plus non-sustaining and expansion capital expenditure
     All-in sustaining cost     Production costs plus all costs relating to sustaining current production
                                and sustaining capital expenditure.
     Attributable               Resources or portion of investment belonging to the Company
     BCM                        Bank cubic metres
     CLOs                       Community Liaison Officers
     Company                    The purely equity holding entity registered in Bermuda, Sylvania Platinum
                                Limited, with its entire share capital admitted on AIM.
     DMRE                       Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
     EBITDA                     Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
     EA                         Environmental Authorisation
     EAP                        Employee Assistance Program
     EDEP                       Employee Dividend Entitlement Programme
     EEFs                       Employment Engagement Forums
     EIA                        Environmental Impact Assessment
     EIR                        Effective interest rate
     EMPR                       Environmental Management Programme Report
     ESG                        Environment, Social and Governance
     GBP                        Pounds Sterling
     GHG                        Greenhouse gases
     GISTM                      Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
     GRI                        Global Reporting Initiative
     Group                      The Company and its controlled entities.
     IASB                       International Accounting Standards Board
     ICE                        Internal combustion engine
     ICMM                       International Council on Mining and Metals
     IFRIC                      International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee
     IFRS                       International Financial Reporting Standards
     Lesedi                     Phoenix Platinum Mining Proprietary Limited, renamed Sylvania Lesedi
     LSE                        London Stock Exchange
     LTI                        Lost-time injury
     LTIFR                      Lost-time injury frequency rate
     MF2                        Milling and flotation technology
     MPRDA                      Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
     MRA                        Mining Right Application
     MRE                        Mineral Resource Estimate
     Mt                         Million Tons
     NUMSA                      National Union of Metals Workers of South Africa
     NWA                        National Water Act 36 of 1998
     PGM                        Platinum group metals comprising mainly platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold
     PDMR                       Person displaying management responsibility
     PEA                        Preliminary Economic Assessment
     PFS                        Preliminary Feasibility Study
     Pipeline ounces            6E ounces delivered but not invoiced
     Pipeline revenue           Revenue recognised for ounces delivered, but not yet invoiced based on
                                contractual timelines
     Pipeline sales adjustment  Adjustments to pipeline revenues based on the basket price for the period
                                between delivery and invoicing
     Project Echo               Secondary PGM Milling and Flotation (MF2) program announced in FY2017 to
                                design and install additional new fine grinding mills and flotation circuits
                                at Millsell, Doornbosch, Tweefontein, Mooinooi and Lesedi
     Revenue (by products)      Revenue earned on Ruthenium, Iridium, Nickel and Copper
     ROM                        Run of mine
     SDO                        Sylvania dump operations
     SHE                        Safety, health and environmental
     Silly Season               The 'Silly Season' campaign is historically where a high number of accidents
                                at mines are reported during the last Quarter of the calendar year. This
                                period is often challenging from a health and safety perspective and is
                                commonly known as 'Silly Season/ Critical Season'
     SLP                        Social and Labour Plan
     Sylvania                   Sylvania Platinum Limited, a company incorporated in Bermuda
     Sylvania Metals            Sylvania Metals (Pty) Limited
     TCFD                       Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
     tCO2e                      Tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
     Thaba JV                   Thaba Joint Venture
     TRIFR                      Total recordable injury frequency rate
     TSF                        Tailings storage facility
     UNSDGs                     United Nations Sustainability Development Goals
     USD                        United States Dollar
     WULA                       Water Use Licence Application
     UK                         United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
     VAT                        Value Added Tax
     ZAR                        South African Rand
     Zero Harm                  The South African mining industry is committed to the shared aspiration of
                                achieving the goal of Zero Harm, which aims to ensure that mineworkers return
                                home from work healthy and unharmed every day

 

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