Zincor update

Date released: 15 September 2009

The electricity supply and infrastructure damaged at the Zincor zinc refinery owned by Exxaro Resources Limited last week has been restored and the operation is currently implementing a staged commissioning programme to return production lines to full capacity.

This follows an explosion in the maintenance contractors’ storage area situated near the plant on 10 September 2009, which resulted in the deaths of three contractors and injuries to 12 others.

It is expected that full production will resume during this week. No significant disruption is expected in product supply and customers are being consulted on plans to meet their requirements over the short-term.

Ongoing support and counselling is being provided to contractors and employees involved in the accident.

The results of investigations into the cause of the accident by Exxaro as well as the Department of Labour and other stakeholders are expected in about four weeks’ time.

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Editor’s Note:
Exxaro is one of the largest South African-based resources companies with interests in the coal, mineral sands, base metals and iron ore commodities.
Zincor is an electrolytic zinc refinery producing zinc metal and sulphuric acid. It is currently the only zinc refinery in South Africa.
www.exxaro.com

Enquiries:
Trevor Arran
Executive General Manager: Mineral Sands & Base Metals
Tel: + 27 (0) 83 609 1444
Email: trevor.arran@exxaro.com

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