Zimplats Competitors

Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations. Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.

Khumani Iron Ore Mine is an open cast mine, located approximately 30km south of the town of Kathu and 250km west of the town of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape province. Assmang is jointly owned and controlled by Assore Limited and African Rainbow Minerals Limited. Khumani mine is Assmang’s primary iron-ore producer. At Khumani Mine there are two basic types of ore, Laminated hematite ore and conglomerate ore, which are exported at 64% FE content via the Saldanha Bay iron ore bulk terminal. Originally designed to produce 10 million tonnes of export-quality iron ore each year, Khumani mine now has the capacity to produce 14 million tonnes however transport via railway to Saldanha is restricted. We employ approximately 1880 permanent employees and 2000 contingent workers. We work with care for both the environment and the communities around our operations. Our presence in the Northern Cape contributes significantly to the sustainable social and economic development of the area. Driven by our purpose of Maximizing Stakeholder Value we are converting the wealth of natural resources in the region into tangible and shared value for the communities around our operations, our stakeholders, and the South African economy at large.

Impala Platinum Holding Limited (Implats) is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). Implats has seven mining operations and the toll-refining business, Impala Refining Services. Our mines are located on three of the most significant PGM deposits in the world: the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Canadian Shield in North America and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. Implats’ mining operations include Impala Rustenburg, Impala Bafokeng, Zimplats, Marula, Impala Canada’s Lac des Iles, Mimosa and Two Rivers. The Group’s head office is located in Johannesburg.