Company publications
Strike action at Zondereinde Mine
6 September 2010
The management of Northam advises that the majority of employees (80%) at its Zondereinde mine near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province, embarked on strike action with effect from the night shift yesterday. Full release
Results for the year ended 30 June 2010
20 August 2010
- Reviewed preliminary announcement of results for the year ended 30 June 2010 (PDF - 138KB)
- Media release: Northam posts solid results; Respectable operating performance at Zondereinde
- Presentation: Annual results for the year ended 30 June 2010 (PDF - 913KB)
- Webcast (11:00 SA time)
Trading statement
10 August 2010
Shareholders are advised that both the group's earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2010 are estimated to be between 170 and 190 cents. Full release
Operations resume at Northam’s Zondereinde mine
30 July 2010
The management of Northam advises that underground operations resumed last night, Thursday 29 July 2010, at the company’s Zondereinde mine near Thabazimbi. Full release
Fatal accident at Zondereinde mine
20 July 2010
The management of Northam regrets to advise the death of two employees following an accident at the company’s Zondereinde division this morning. Full release
Jubilee and Northam sign MoU
15 July 2010
Jubilee Platinum plc and Northam Platinum Limited are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture to evaluate the construction of a new DC arc furnace facility using ConRoast technology to treat a portion of Northam’s platinum group metal concentrate. Full release
Appointment of financial director
5 July 2010
Shareholders of Northam Platinum Limited are advised that Mr Ayanda Khumalo has been appointed financial director of the company with effect from 1 July 2010. Full release
Deutsche Bank South Africa Conference
London, 22 June 2010
- Presentation (PDF - 572KB)
Northam advises revised operating parameters for its Booysendal PGM project – Larger project than initially envisaged
15 June 2010
The management of Northam advises that it has completed an optimisation exercise on the Booysendal feasibility study, released to the market in the fourth quarter of the 2009 calendar year. Full release
Convertor operations resume at Zondereinde mine
11 June 2010
The management of the Zondereinde division of Northam advises that convertor operations have resumed at the division’s metallurgical plant with stockpiled material now being fed through the plant. Full release
Northam shuts down convertors at Zondereinde mine
17 May 2010
The management of the Zondereinde division of Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) advises that it has shut down the convertors at the division’s metallurgical plant following an incident this morning, Monday 17 May 2010, which caused damage to the precipitator. No one was injured in the incident. Full release
Northam welcomes new, independent foreign investor:
ENRC takes 12% stake in local platinum producer
26 April 2010
Shareholders of Northam are alerted to the announcement issued earlier today by Mvela Resources advising of Mvela Resources’ disposal of 12.2% of its holding in Northam to the global diversified mining group Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation plc (ENRC). Full release
- Mvela Resources announcement: Sale of Northam shares to redeem debt and facilitate the unbundling strategy.
Results for the half year ended 31 December 2009
23 February 2010
- Results for the half year ended 31 December 2009 (PDF - 146KB)
- Media release: H1 results marred by rand metal price slide
- Presentation: H1 results: six months to 31 December 2009 (PDF - 1MB)
- Webcast
Trading update
10 February 2010
Shareholders are advised that the group’s earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2009 are estimated to be between 55 and 65 cents. Full release
Macquarie Precious Metals Conference presentations
25 November 2009
- Zondereinde Mine visit - Orientation (PDF - 572KB)
- Zondereinde Mine visit - Conclusion (PDF - 633KB)
Appointment of finance director
5 November 2009
Shareholders of Northam are advised that Mr. D.R Wolstenholme has been appointed financial director of the company with effect from 5 November 2009. Full release
Results of annual general meeting
5 November 2009
Shareholders of Northam are advised that all the ordinary and special resolutions tabled at the company’s annual general meeting held today, Thursday 5 November 2009, were passed with the requisite majorities. Full release
Notice of annual general meeting and no change statement
14 October 2009
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the company will be held in the Auditorium, Hackle Brook, corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Conrad Drive, Craighall, Johannesburg on Thursday, 5 November 2009 at 10:00. Full release
Nedsec 2009 Investment Conference
8 October 2009
- Presentation: The Go To PGM Stock (PDF - 796KB)
Booysendal progress update
8 October 2009
- Presentation: Booysendal progress update (PDF - 946KB)
- Webcast
Northam concludes Booysendal feasibility study
8 October 2009
Northam Platinum Limited is pleased to report that the Booysendal feasibility study report is complete and is in the process of being compiled, while a review of the design and layout is under way.
Full release
Technical overview 2009
28 August 2009
- Zondereinde Mine (PDF - 856KB)
Preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2009
14 August 2009
- Preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2009 (PDF - 183KB)
- Press release: Preliminary announcement of annual results
- Presentation: Annual Results for the year ended 30 June 2009 (PDF - 770KB)
- Webcast
Trading statement
4 August 2009
Shareholders are advised that for the year ended 30 June 2009, Northam expects its earnings per share to be between 170 and 190 cents and headline earnings per share to be between 160 and 180 cents.
Full release
Appointment of directors
23 June 2009
Shareholders of Northam are advised that Messrs Alwyn Martin, Kelello Chabedi and Mikki Xayiya have been appointed to the board of the company as non-executive directors. In addition, Mr Mark Willcox has been appointed as an alternate director to Mr Mikki Xayiya.
Full release
Northam company announcement
4 June 2009
The board and management of Northam Platinum Limited has noted the contents of an announcement issued today by Mvelaphanda Resources Limited.
Full release
Resignation of director
4 June 2009
Shareholders of Northam are advised that Mr. P. C. Pienaar has resigned as a director of the company with effect from 4 June 2009.
Full release
Appointment of alternate director
3 March 2009
Shareholders of Northam are advised that Mr Atul Kumar Gupta has been appointed as alternate director to the chairman, Mr P L (Lazarus) Zim.
Full release
Investor meeting
February 2009
- Presentation: Growth you can count on (PDF - 590KB)
Mvelaphanda Interim results
19 February 2009
- Presentation: Mvelaphanda Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2008, 19 February 2009 (PDF - 656KB)
Northam interim results
5 February 2009
- Interim report and dividend declaration for the six months ended 31 December 2008 (PDF - 182KB)
- Media release: Northam interim results
- Presentation: Interim results (PDF - 656KB)
- Webcast
Withdrawal of cautionary announcement
14 January 2009
- The unbundling by Mvela Resources of its entire shareholding in Northam to its shareholders;
- The acquisition by Implats of the entire issued share capital of Northam; and
- The acquisition by Implats of the entire share capital of Mvela Resources, post the unbundling of Northam
Full release
Trading update
14 January 2009
Shareholders are advised that the company’s earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2008 are estimated to be between 100 and 120 cents.
Full release
Fatality at Northam Platinum Limited
14 January 2009
The management of Northam regrets to advise the death of an employee at its mine near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province in a shaft-related accident on the evening of Tuesday, 13 January 2009.
Full release
Appointment of Company Secretary
8 December 2008
The Board is pleased to announce that Mr Bethuel Ngwenya has been appointed as Northam’s new company secretary with effect from 2 December 2008.
Full release
Cautionary announcement
19 November 2008
Shareholders are referred to the joint announcement by Mvela Resources, Northam and Implats dated 2 October 2008 and the subsequent announcements by Mvela Resources and Northam.
Full release
Operational update and trading estimate
17 November 2008
In view of the deteriorating global economic climate and its consequent effect on commodity prices, the company considers it prudent to provide shareholders with an update on its operational and financial performance for the first four months of the 2009 financial year.
Full release
Update on accident at Northam Platinum
12 November 2008
Further to the accident reported at the Northam platinum mine, on Tuesday 11 November 2008, it appears from initial investigations that the accident may have occurred as a result of drilling into an air pocket.
Full release
Fatality at Northam Platinum
11 November 2008
The management of Northam regrets to advise the death of an employee at its mine near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province.
Full release
Publication of pro forma financial effects and withdrawal of cautionary announcement
27 October 2008
Shareholders of Mvela Resources and Northam are referred to the joint announcement published on 2 October 2008 regarding the proposed acquisition by Impala Platinum Holdings Limited.
Full release (PDF - 104KB)
Transaction update and further cautionary announcement
20 October 2008
Shareholders of Mvela Resources and Northam are referred to the joint announcement published on 2 October 2008 regarding the proposed acquisition by Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
Full release
Implats proposes to acquire Mvelaphanda Resources and Northam
2 October 2008
Shareholders are advised that Implats has submitted letters of interest to the boards of directors of Mvela Resources and Northam proposing to acquire the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam.
Full release (PDF - 46KB)
Resignation of Company Secretary: S J Van Der Spuy
29 September 2008
Joint cautionary announcement
12 September 2008
Shareholders of Mvela Resources and Northam are advised that the Companies have received approaches from interested parties which may result in an offer or offers to acquire the entire issued share capital of Mvela Resources and Northam. Full release
Prelim results
25 August 2008
- Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2008 (PDF - 126KB)
- Media release: Northam Platinum reports strong set of results in tough operating conditions
- Presentation: Preliminary results (PDF - 979KB)
- Webcast
Resignation of director
21 August 2008
Notice of trading of new Northam and Mvela Resources ordinary shares and Booysendal Transaction update
19 August 2008
Fatality at Northam Platinum
11 August 2008
The management of Northam regrets to advise the death of an employee, Mr TJ Masilo. Full release
Advisory notice to shareholders
29 July 2008
Northam advises that it intends to release its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2008 on Monday 25 August 2008. Full release
Trading update
14 July 2008
Shareholders are advised that the company’s earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2008 are expected to be between 620 and 660 cents. Full release
Booysendal Transaction update
8 July 2008
Further to the joint announcement on 6 June 2008 regarding the Booysendal Transaction , shareholders of Mvela Resources and Northam are advised that all contractual elements of the Transaction have been concluded. Full release
Macquarie First South Junior Platinum Investor Conference, Johannesburg
9 June 2008
- Presentation (PDF - 1.1MB)
Results of general meetings
6 June 2008
Further to the circular to Mvela Resources shareholders dated 9 May 2008 regarding the proposed acquisition by Mvela Resources of Anglo Platinum Limited's interest in the Booysendal Platinum Project. Full release
Joint updated Booysendal transaction announcement
9 May 2008
Shareholders are advised that the Northam and Mvela Resources circulars relating to the transaction, including the relevant Competent Person’s reports and notices of general meeting required in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, were posted to shareholders today. Full release (PDF - 82KB)
Investor presentation
15 April 2008
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) PGM Conference, New York (PDF - 1.85MB)
Media statement
23 March 2008
The management of Northam regrets to advise the death of an employee, Mr JM Lethiba at its Northam mine in Limpopo Province. Full release
Interim results
12 February 2008
- Interim report for the six months ended 31 December 2007 (PDF - 119KB)
- Media release: Northam first half results reflect tough operating conditions
- Presentation: Interim report for the six months ended 31 December 2007 (PDF - 549KB)
Revised Booysendal Transaction Terms
- Joint updated transaction announcement:
- SENS format (PDF - 12KB)
- Full colour advertisement (PDF - 185KB)
- Financial effects of the Booysendal transaction:
- SENS format (PDF - 10KB)
- Full colour advertisement (PDF - 45KB)
- Joint press release: Booysendal moves ahead
- Joint presentation: The Booysendal Project: revised transaction (PDF - 1.0MB)
- Transaction webcast: audio
Interruptions to mining and processing operations
25 January 2008
Northam advises that mining operations at the company’s Northam mine in Limpopo Province have been adversely affected by power outages over the past two weeks, and were suspended this afternoon, Friday, 25 January 2008 owing to insufficient power to safely continue normal operations. Full release
Trading Update
24 January 2008
Shareholders are advised that the company’s earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2007 are expected to be between 190 and 210 cents. Full release
Company announcement: Resignation of Mr Matthews Nzimande
10 January 2008
The board of directors of Northam advises the resignation of Mr Matthews Nzimande, general manager of the company’s Northam mine in the Limpopo province. Full release
