Eskom problems affect Implats’s operational momentum
There has been an increase in load curtailment which has hampered the PGMs miner
28 October 2022 - 09:53
The operational momentum of Impala Platinum (Implats), which operates platinum group metals (PGMs) mines in SA, Zimbabwe and Canada, has been hit by problems at Eskom as SA battles with the worst power cuts on record.
This led to an increase in load curtailment, an agreement between the power utility and Implats whereby the miner can reduce its power demand through operational adjustments if Eskom gives it enough notice that it is struggling to meet demand. In 2022, SA has been battling with some of the worst load-shedding on record since it started in 2008...
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