Operations Review (Part 1) - Anglo Platinum

Operations Review (continued)Overview: MiningAmandelbult SectionS A F E T Y53Amandelbult Section achieved one million fatality-free shifts on 25 March 2002and 2 million fatality-free shifts on 8 August 2002. Despite these landmarkachievements, two fatalities were recorded in themonth of October 2002. A 57% year-on-year drop inthe LTIFR, a 13% fall in the serious injury frequencyrate and an 80% improvement in the fatal injury ratewere nevertheless achieved for the year.The emphasis on safety was boosted by the BBSinitiative, backed by underground training anddevelopment promoting best practice.M I N I N GAmandelbult Section performed solidly. Head grade andconcentrator recovery both improved and the unit costincrease was contained to 9,6%.Roof bolter entering theAmandelbult 16 West Decline,a trackless mining operation.RPM-AMANDELBULT SECTIONZWARTKOP369 KQMODDERGAT389 KQ1ELANDSFONTEIN386 KQMIDDELLAAGTESCHILPADNEST382 KQ385 KQAMANDELBULT383 KQ2ELANDSKUIL378 KQHAAKDOORNDRIFT374 KQGOEVERNEMENTS-PLAATS417 KQ0 5kmLEGENDMining AuthorisationMerensky ReefUG2 ReefMerensky Reef WorkingsUG2 Reef Workings1 No.1 Shaft2 No.2 Shaft44