Publication of its second quarter and first half results has been rescheduled to September 12.
Charge weighed on the miner’s swinging to a loss and it comes amid a company overhaul that involves shedding four of its units.
A more than six-fold increase in electricity prices since 2008 and erratic power supply have negatively affected local processing.
The Metals Company said current draft rules provide them with legal cover to submit an application at any time.