“Expenditure Analysis of the South African Platinum Mining Industry”

This research service is an analysis of capital expenditures in South Africa's platinum mining industry with the objectives of providing up to date market information on the industry's capital expenditure trends, the determinants of capital expenditures and equipment needs of the industry. South Africa's platinum mining industry has grown at a phenomenal rate in the past decade as mining companies battled to keep pace with the rising demand for the metal from the global automotive and jewellery industries.

• Over the past decade, major platinum mining companies entered into strategic alliances and joint venture agreements with small to medium sized mining companies to mine identified mineral resources.
• The majority of the industrys capital expenditure have been directed towards the development of mineral reserves in current mining operations, infrastructure repairs and equipment purchases.
• The construction of staff accommodation units, which is a key requirement under the Social and Labour Plans (SLP) for the mining companies has been another key component of capital expenditure.
• Small and medium sized mining companies that lacked capital and other infrastructural requirements, such as smelters and concentrators, entered into joint ventures and strategic alliances with major companies.
• Anglo Platinum formed a joint venture with Aquarius Platinum to mine the Kroondal and Marikana resources, resulting in a rapid growth in capital expenditure at these mines.
• Impala Platinum has a joint venture with Africa Rainbow Minerals (ARM) over the Two Rivers platinum mine that has resulted in a significant increase in capital expenditure on mine infrastructure and reserve development projects.

Key Topics Covered:

• 1. Industry Overview
• South African Platinum Mining Industry
• Expenditure Analysis of the South African Platinum Mining Industry

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