Quick Facts

• Fourth largest growing primary producer of platinum in the world.
• Interests in seven mining operations.
• Quoted on the ASX, the LSE and the JSE, with a Level 1 ADR in the USA. In January 2006 we entered the FTSE 250 in the UK, and in June 2009 we were accepted for inclusion in the ASX100.
• FY 2010 group attributable production 422,645 PGM (4E) ounces.
• Completed Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa ahead of legislative timetable.
  
  

Aquarius on track for production growth

Aquarius Platinum is serious about growth in platinum. With interests in seven operations, we have evolved into the world’s fourth largest primary platinum producer. Quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange (AQP.AX), the London Stock Exchange Main Board and promoted to the FTSE 250 in 2006 (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.

Positioned for sustainable growth

We are firmly established on the international platinum scene. With four operating mines – Kroondal, Marikana, Everest and Mimosa, an innovative chrome tailings retreatment project – CTRP and a 50% interest in Platinum Mile Resources, and the acquisition of Ridge Mining plc in 2009, production growth is key to our corporate philosophy.

Low cost 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 where practicable, contractors.  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.

We are sensitive to the new socio-economic and political environment which has emerged in South Africa in the last decade, and have 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, which have positioned us for further growth potential in the long-term.


Aquarius Group Attributable Production to 30 June 2010

Aquarius Group Attributable Production to 30 June 2010