/ 12 March 1999

AMPLATS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

ANGLO American Platinum Corporation disclosed on Thursday that its new R1,2-billion Bafokeng Rasimone platinum mine, 10km from Sun City, will be brought into full production 21 months ahead of schedule in April next year. By that time the mine will be milling 200000 tons of ore a month. Business manager George Viljoen said the new mine will be a role model for the platinum industry.