Operations Review (Part 1) - Anglo Platinum

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Lebowa Platinum Mines (Leplats)S A F E T Y53The BBS initiative resulted in greater safety during 2002, although it is distressingto report that three fatalities nevertheless occurred, up from one in 2001.The LTIFR dropped from 1,14 to 0,53 and the year ended on halfa million fatality-free shifts.M I N I N GLeplats performed well in 2002 and raised its production, headgrade and concentrator recovery. Unit costs rose by 10,7%.LEBOWA PLATINUM MINES LIMITEDZEEKOEGAT 421 KSMiddelpunt HillDIAMAND422 KSLEGENDMining AuthorisationMIDDELPUNT420 KS2134UMKOANESSTAD419 KSBRAKFONTEINBRAKFONTEIN464 464 KSMerensky Reef WorkingsUG2 Reef WorkingsMerensky ReefUG2 Reef1 Vertical Shaft2 Middelpunt Adits3 UM1 Incline0 5 km4UM2 Incline47
Operations Review (continued)Overview: MiningBafokeng-Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM)S A F E T Y53Several safety milestones were achieved during the year on the back of the BBSinitiative pursued in line with Anglo Platinum’s rigorous policy on safety. In addition,dedicated on-mine training facilities, both undergroundand on surface, were fully established. Two fatalitiesoccurred at the mine during 2002.M I N I N GThe mine continued to increase development andimprove mining efficiencies during 2002, despite difficultgeological conditions at South Shaft. Tons milled fromunderground operations were increased by 81,9% to1,85 million tons. Refined production rose by 24,5%compared to 2001, and the mine added R433,9 million tothe Group’s operating contribution.Miners starting their descent towork on the declines conveyorbelt system at BRPM North Shaft.STYLDRIFT 90 JQ1BOSCHKOPPIE104 JQLEGENDMining AuthorisationMerensky ReefUG2 ReefMerensky Reef PitUG2 Reef PitMerensky Reef WorkingsFault1 North Incline2 2 South Incline3 D-Mine Incline30 1 2km48BAFOKENG-RASIMONEPLATINUM MINE
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