The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Statement as at 30 June 2023 reflects the benefit of the positive long-term pricing outlook for the significant PGMs Implats produces, as well as the capital investment in material projects in the period under review. Based on JSE dispensation, the RBPlat Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates will be included in Implats’ interim results released as at 31 December 2023. RBPlat Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve statement can be found here as at 31 December 2022 and the latest interim release dated 1 August 2023.

The attributable Group Mineral Resource estimate decreased by 5.9Moz 6E to 262.7Moz 6E, while the attributable Group Mineral Reserve estimate decreased by 3.2Moz 6E to 52.5Moz 6E.

Greenfields exploration activities remain dormant at the South African and Zimbabwean operations, with some activity undertaken by Impala Canada in the Ontario province. Shaft sinking activities at Impala Rustenburg’s 17 Shaft and Afplats’ Leeuwkop Shaft remain suspended.

HEADLINE NUMBERS

The headline summary for the Group is shown below. Combined estimates as at 30 June 2023 show a decrease of 2.2% in the Mineral Resource estimates and a decrease of 5.8% in the Mineral Reserve estimates. The estimates are reported in the following section and the various chapters per operation and project, where changes are discussed in more detail. RBPlat is excluded from this declaration, pending conclusion of the transaction. The consolidation and impact on the Group Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve status will be included in the Implats interim results publication effective 31 December 2023.

Attributable estimates*     2023   2022 2021 2020 2019
Mineral Resources Moz Pt   127.1   128.2 132.3 132.4 131.6
  Moz Pd   85.4   87.7 90.2 89.9 81.5
  Moz 3E   223.3   227.7 234.4 233.9 228.0
  Moz 4E   237.7   242.4 249.7 249.1 239.5
  Moz 6E   262.7   268.6 277.3 277.1 268.3
  Mt   1 800.2   1 834.6 1 885.9 1 818.8 1 710.1
Mineral Reserves Moz Pt   24.3   25.5 24.6 21.8 21.2
  Moz Pd   18.4   19.7 18.8 17.3 14.7
  Moz 3E   45.3   47.8 46.0 41.2 38.0
  Moz 4E   48.0   50.7 48.7 43.6 40.3
  Moz 6E   52.5   55.7 53.4 47.8 44.3
  Mt   506.0   528.2 512.4 419.7 370.7

* Mineral Resource estimates are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.

Overall, the attributable Group Mineral Resource estimate decreased by 5.9Moz 6E to 262.7Moz 6E. Zimplats accounts for 37% of the Group’s Mineral Resource base, Impala Rustenburg accounts for 33%, and the balance of 30% comprises Marula, Mimosa, Two Rivers, Lac des Iles, Waterberg and Afplats. RBPlat is excluded from this declaration, pending conclusion of the transaction.

Attributable Mineral Resource estimate of 262.7Moz 6E

as at 30 June 2023 (%)

Attributable Mineral Resource estimate

as at 30 June 2023 (variance Moz 6E)


Overall, the attributable Group Mineral Reserve estimate decreased by 3.2Moz 6E to 52.5Moz 6E. Zimplats accounts for 44% of the attributable 6E Mineral Reserve estimate base and Impala Rustenburg accounts for 26%. RBPlat is excluded from this declaration, pending conclusion of the transaction.

Attributable Mineral Reserve estimate of 52.5Moz 6E

as at 30 June 2022 (%)

Attributable Mineral Reserve estimate

as at 30 June 2023 (variance Moz 6E)




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