Quick Facts

• Fourth largest and fastest growing primary producer of platinum in the world.
  
  
• Four mining operations and a chromite tailings operation in production.
  
  
• Quoted on the ASX, the LSE and the JSE, with a Level 1 ADR in the USA. The London listing moved from the AIM to the Main Board in 2002, and entered the FTSE 250 at the end of 2005.
  
  
• FY 2007 group attributable production reached a record 530,726 PGM (4E) ounces.
  
  
• Completed Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa ahead of time.
  
  
• Commodity prices remain high, as demand continues to grow.

Aquarius on track for production growth

Aquarius Platinum is serious about growth in platinum. With four mines and a chrome tailings retreatment project in production, Aquarius has evolved into the world’s fourth largest primary platinum producer. Aquarius is quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange (AQP.AX), the London Stock Exchange Main Board having recently been promoted to the FTSE 250 (AQP.L), the JSE Securities Exchange (AQP.ZA) in addition to a Level 1 ADR in the USA (AQPTY). The company’s operations are located in Southern Africa, home to over 80% of the world’s platinum reserves – a metal that continues to grow in demand, as reflected current high prices.

Positioned for sustainable growth

Aquarius is firmly established on the international platinum scene. With four operating mines, an innovative chrome tailings retreatment project, production growth is key to Aquarius’ corporate philosophy.

Aquarius is recognised for its ability to develop smaller and lower-grade deposits in an industry where the barriers to entry are high. The business model is simple: we concentrate on mining and processing only, using a capital intensive approach and contractors at every level possible. Financial and technical risk is reduced through agreements with third-parties to smelt, refine and market our metal, thus avoiding the down-stream risks, and offering greater cash flow security – crucial to a fast growing company.

Aquarius is sensitive to the new socio-economic and political environment which has emerged in South Africa in the last decade, and has embraced Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Working with BEE partners the Savannah Consortium and being guided by the South African Department of Minerals and Energy (DME), we have met legislative requirements ahead of time, thereby achieving fair value and growth for shareholders, and positioned Aquarius for further growth potential in the long-term.