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Aquarius boosts Q4 output 3 pct, but SA volumes fell short

Mining Weekly | July 26, 2011 | 9:04 am Base Metals Precious Metals Africa Europe Palladium Platinum

The world’s fourth-largest platinum miner Aquarius Platinum increased its attributable production by 3% year-on-year to 114 260 platinum group metal (PGM) ounces, but CEO Stuart Murray said on Tuesday volumes from South African operations fell short of the company’s expectations.

Challenging conditions at Kroondaal, Marikana and Everest mines negatively impacted on production, but Murray said operations were now moving towards normal production.