SOUTH Africa’s Impala Platinum (Implats) has recovered a R22m, 30-tonne shipment of platinum group metals matte, which was stolen by hijackers, at a scrapyard warehouse in Alberton. The matte – an intermediate form of metal which has the appearance of granulated, heavy black powder – was being shipped to the company’s Springs refinery from its Rustenburg operations. The driver of the truck was unhurt and police are continuing investigations. – Reuters