Operations Review (Part 1) - Anglo Platinum

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