Through the Merensky Mine Project, we are extending our life of mine with 20 years, creating work opportunities for the communities in which we operate.
We see our relationship with local government and traditional leaders "Magoshi" as part of our company's foundation.
We believe no one knows our operation better than our employees and we look to leverage our skill base wherever possible.
From humble beginnings to a strong commitment to creating wealth for our employees, shareholders and communities safely and sustainably.
Facing immense challenges since our joint venture with African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and Implats started in 2005 TRP has emerged as a leader in the platinum group metals (PGM) mining industry.
We realise that change is the only constant in business. With our values to guide us, we are ensuring a sustainable future for TRP through strategic thinking, innovation and planning. Through our most important asset, our employees and stakeholders we will maximise our growth opportunities into the future.
Two Rivers Platinum Mine is a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) (54%) and Impala Platinum (46%) and is managed by ARM. The operation is situated on the farm Dwarsrivier on the southern part of the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex some 35 kilometres south-west of Burgersfort in Limpopo, South Africa. The operation comprises three on-reef decline shafts and a UG2 concentrator plant and has a life-of-mine offtake agreement with Impala Refining Services (IRS). Currently, the Merensky concentrator plant is under construction.
Platinum was first discovered in the area by renowned explorer Hans Merensky on the nearby farm Maandagshoek (now Modikwa Platinum) in the 1920s. Rivers Platinum, the JV between Avmin and Implats, secured the platinum rights in December 2001. Subsequent corporate activity involving Avmin, ARM and Harmony resulted in the transfer of Avmin’s share in Two Rivers to a new, empowered platinum entity, ARM Platinum, a division of ARM. The joint venture partners began development of the Two Rivers project in June 2005.
The concentrator plant was commissioned early in FY2007 and in FY2008 the mine successfully made the transition from project to operation.
In 2015 portions 4, 5 and 6 of the farm Kalkfontein, as well as a portion of the farm Tweefontein, were incorporated into the Two Rivers mining right. An agreement was also reached for the remaining Implats-owned mineral rights on portions of the farms Kalkfontein and Buffelshoek in exchange for a royalty payment.
TRP has always respected the natural environment and from inception, the mine and its infrastructure were designed to minimise the impact on the natural ecosystem. Through the environmental management programme, we regularly conduct impact assessments to mitigate the mine’s impact on the area and the bushveld. The pristine indigenous riverine habitat spanning the Dwarsrivier which flows through the site, is evidence of the mine’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility.
At TRP we understand the importance of sustainable partnerships not only to improve our business but also to create growth for our surrounding communities and our province.
The key to the Two Rivers Platinum success story is its strong focus on people.
We believe that no one knows our operation better than our employees and we look to leverage our skill base wherever possible. Through the mine’s talent management initiatives, we ensure that we have the right person in the right job at the right time. At the same time, our policy is to have an equitable and diversified workforce which reflects the demographics of our country.
We are committed to employing contractors from the local community and know that they will play an integral part in sustaining our operation for future generations.
The operation is situated on the farm Dwarsrivier on the southern part of the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex some 35 kilometres south-west of Burgersfort in Limpopo, South Africa. Should you wish to get in contact with us please use the below contact details.
TRP places a high priority on ethical conduct. We strive to do the right thing, always. Our actions are based on honest, transparent and ethical principles. Should you be aware of any crime or irregularities within our company please make us aware of it by reporting at the Whistleblowing hotline. Your information will be treated as confidential.
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