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Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

Operations

May 27, 2020
Impala
 
Impala, Implats’ 96%-owned primary operational unit, has operations on the western limb of the world-renowned Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg in South Africa. This operation comprises a 10-shaft mining complex and concentrating and smelting plants. The base and precious metal refineries are in Springs, east of Johannesburg.
 
The Merensky and UG2 reefs are mined concurrently and the mining method is predominantly conventional breast mining. Mining extends to a depth of around 1 000 meters. The mining width for Merensky Reef is typically about 1.3 meters, while that for UG2 is about 1.1 meters. Panel lengths vary from 15 to 30 metres for both Merensky and UG2 Reefs.
 
Refined Pt Production - 580 800oz
Contribution to Group platinum production - 39.6%
Years Life-of-mine >15
Average current depth - 870m
Number of employees - 40 079
 
Impala Canada
 
Impala Canada, 100% owned by Implats, is the world’s only pure play palladium producer. Impala Canada owns and operates the Lac des Iles Mine northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and has ownership in two Canadian exploration properties, the Sunday Lake Project and the Shebandowan Joint Venture. Lac des Iles, in operation since 1993, features a unique ore body, modern infrastructure, advanced new underground technologies and a world-class exploration portfolio that features several promising greenfield opportunities. The operation expands Implats’ footprint onto the Canadian Shield, a prominent layered igneous complex domain for PGMs.
 
Lac des Iles comprises an underground mine, surface mining activities, and a concentrator plant and benefits from year-round road access and reliable power from the provincial grid. Lac des Iles’ underground operations employ long hole open stope and sub‐level shrinkage mining methods. The processing mill has a capacity of 13 500 tonnes per day (“tpd”). Lac des Iles is currently ramping up its underground performance to 12 000 tpd to become one of Canada’s largest underground mines and further position itself as a low-cost, long-term, sustainable palladium producer that continues to generate and increase stakeholder value. Platinum, gold, nickel and copper are the primary by-products at Lac des Iles. The prospective Sunday Lake Project is located one hour north of the Thunder Bay City Centre.
 
As of October 2018, Lac des Iles’ had measured and indicated Mineral Resources inclusive of Mineral Reserves of c. 5 million ounces of palladium at a grade of 2.14 g/t, and proven and probable reserves of c. 3 million ounces of palladium at a grade of
2.31 g/t.
 
Pd production: 237 461 ounces of payable palladium in 2018
Life-of-mine: >9 years
Total mine depth: Ramp being developed to 1 080 metres
Number of employees: Approximately 740

Source: https://www.implats.co.za/operations.php

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May 27, 2020
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Career Opportunities
Electrical Maintenance Planner

Reporting directly to the Planning/Reliability General Foreman, the Electrical Maintenance Planner is responsible for liaising between Engineering, Operations and Maintenance groups to ensure the maximum use of Maintenance resources while minimizing interruptions to Operations and Production. 
Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Working a fourteen (14) day on fourteen (14) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing the Fixed Plant Maintenance Crews, while ensuring they work in a safe and productive manner at Lac des Iles Mine.
Safety Coordinator

LDI mine is looking for a motivated individual to join our Safety team. Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, you will work an 8 days on / 6 days off schedule at the Lac des Iles Mine site.
Senior Long Range Planning Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, working a four (4) day on three (3) day off rotation or an (8) day on six (6) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be in charge of Lac des Iles Mine’s medium to long term planning and scheduling. 
Mill Operations Supervisor

Reporting to the Mill General Foreman on a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing the Mill Operations Crews, while ensuring they work in a safe and productive manner at Lac des Iles Mine.
Miner 2 Production – Long Hole Blaster
  • They must demonstrate the skills to prepare for long-hole blast following cleaning and loading prints, selecting blasting agents, operating loading equipment, loading holes, determining firing sequence, blasting the face and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Miner 2 Production – Operate Remote LHD
  • They must demonstrate the skills to operate and maintain various LHD’s on remote control, inspecting Draw-Points “Safe Limit Lines”, Remote Stands, handling oversize muck, secondary blasting and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Miner 3 Production – Operate LHD, Haul Truck
  • They must demonstrate the skills to operate and maintain various LHD and haul trucks and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Trades 1 (HD Mechanic)
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all on-site mobile equipment (surface heavy equipment, underground equipment and all service vehicles).
Trades 1 (Millwright)
  • Service, repair and perform routine preventative maintenance on all stationary equipment on site, including hoisting and underground
  • Direct and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions with all plant related equipment
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