[miningmx.com] — NORTHAM Platinum said on Friday its smelting operations at the Zondereinde mine were suspended.
The suspension followed a run-out on Thursday, which occurred subsequent to a rebuild of the furnace end-wall in April.
“Management is currently assessing the extent of the damage to the smelter, the
impact on refined metal production and sales, and alternative processing options, should this be required,” read a company statement.
“Mining and concentrating activities are unaffected.”
Northam said shareholders would be kept informed of developments and the potential effects on the company.
