Tharisa buoyed by production record and good prices
The platinum and chrome miner maintained its impressive safety record
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Tharisa PLC is an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies. The company incorporates exploration, mining, processing and the beneficiation, marketing, sales, and logistics of PGMs and chrome concentrates, using innovation and technology as enablers.
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The platinum and chrome miner maintained its impressive safety record
For the current year, PGM output will rise to between 165,000-175,000oz and chrome to between 1.75-1.85Mt
The Bushveld Complex is home to more than 70% of the world’s platinum and chrome resources
“The world faces an enormous challenge to decarbonise rapidly and Tharisa will do its part to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050,” said chief executive Phoevos Pouroulis
Tharisa produces chrome and platinum group metals in South Africa
Record mining and processing rates were supported by strong PGM and chrome prices
Steady improvements in mined and processed tonnes allied to a recovery in metal prices saw Tharisa put in a storming first-half performance
Basic earnings per share and headline earnings per share are expected to be between 21 US cents and 22 US cents per share
Salene Chrome is a development stage, low cost, open pit asset, located in the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe
Tharisa has been building a track record of successful PGM and chrome production from its South African operations
Tharisa has a long track record of successful PGM production from its South African projects
Demand for platinum group metals remains "extremely robust"
Tharisa benefited from stronger platinum group metals prices at its last set of results
"The first quarter provided a solid platform for Tharisa to meet its production guidance for the current financial year," said chief executive Phoevos Pouroulis
Tharisa's commodity mix allows for increased exposure to palladium and other PGMs
Tharisa expects production to increase during the coming year
Tharisa's operations in South Africa have been performing well
“Our flagship Tharisa Mine delivered significant operational improvements following the investment in our assets," said Phoevos Pouroulis, Tharisa chief executive
The company also reintroduced revised production guidance for its 2020 financial year, forecasting 130-135koz and 1.25-1.3mln tonnes of chrome concentrates
Tharisa has a plenty of expertise in chrome and PGM production