Industrial Tour:
Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPLAT) is a mid-tier platinum group metals (PGMs) producer that not only produces PGMs (Pt, Ir, Os, Pd, Rh and Ru) but also base metals (Cu, Ni) and other metals (Au, Ag, Cr, Co).
RBPLAT has a 100% attributable interest in the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, consisting of the Merensky and UG2 reefs underlying the mining right areas of the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, Styldrift Mine and Maseve Mine. The two primary and economically advantageous platinum group metal stratigraphic horizons are the Merensky reef and the UG2 reef. These reef horizons are rich in base metal sulphides and platinum group metals, with the Merensky reef serving as the world’s most important platinum producing layer of the world-famous Bushveld Igneous Complex.
Important Information:
- Limited to 50 participants.
- Starting time: 7 am
- Place: Styldrift
- Clothing: PPE will be provided
- Personal requirement: Participants should be physically fit to go unassisted underground and be able to walk for several kilometres
Itinerary:
- 75 minute presentation including geology, mining, concentrator.
- 30 minute change into U/G clothing.
- U/G: 08h45 - 11h00.
- Change: 11h00 - 11h30.
- 30 minutes to the Maseve Plant.
- Plant presentation and lunch: 12:00 - 12:30.
- 2 hours at the Maseve plant.
Game Drive:
The Pilanesberg Game Reserve's 57 000 hectares are home to nearly all of Southern Africa's game species. Pilanesberg, located on the border between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, has a diverse range of fauna and flora. An open safari vehicle game drive in Pilanesberg allows for close encounters with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The Big 5 are joined by a plethora of game, including rare species like wild dog and cheetah. More than 300 bird species keep avid birders entertained.
Typically, game drives are conducted in the early mornings or late afternoons. Wildlife is more active during the cooler hours of the day. Predators, in particular, prefer to hunt at dusk or dawn. The game drives are led by knowledgeable rangers and game trackers. The rangers are always eager to share their environmental knowledge and will gladly assist you with your wildlife photography. Open safari vehicles provide excellent views while ensuring the safety of the passengers at all times.
Important Information:
- Starting time: 8 am
- Duration: 3 hours
- Depart from: Cabana hotel (Sun City)
- Vehicles: 25 Seater open safari vehicle
- Clothing: Warm clothing is advised
