Tharisa PLC (LON:THS) told investors it remains fully supportive of South Africa’s initiatives to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As South Africa last night entered a 21-day lockdown, the AIM-quoted firm confirmed that its platinum group metals (PGM) smelter is on care-and-maintenance.
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Tharisa’s PGM offtake buyers have issued force majeure notifications, and, similarly, Tharisa has also declared force majeure on its contracted chrome concentrate sales agreements.
South Africa’s national lockdown is presently set to last until April 16.