Bokoni Platinum Mine Operations Interrupted
Atlatsa Resources Corporation
(Incorporated in British Columbia, Canada)
(Registration number 10022-2033)
(TSXV/JSE share code: ATL)
(NYSE MKT share code: ATL)
(“Atlatsa” or the “Company”)
(ISIN: CA0494771029)
BOKONI PLATINUM MINE OPERATIONS INTERRUPTED
Community protest action prevents employees from reporting to
work
Atlatsa Resources Corporation confirms that operations at the
Bokoni Platinum Mine (“Bokoni”) have been interrupted by the
recent unrest that erupted in the Bokoni area.
The unrest began yesterday, Monday 11 May 2015, when some members
of the community surrounding Bokoni blocked the main road leading
to Bokoni with burning tyres and rocks. Employees were prevented
from reporting for work as a result of the blockade and intimidation.
Bokoni also confirms that there was damage to the timber storage
yard and to the network and telephone infrastructure. Bokoni management
is working closely with the South African Police Services to ensure safety
and security in the region.
No formal demands have been presented to mine management; however there
was previously an approach to the mine by the Atok Interim Community
Structure to engage with Bokoni on Small Medium and Micro Enterprises
matters. Atlatsa proactively engages with business leaders through the
Atok Community Engagement Forum (“ACEF”) which is an independent body
elected democratically by community members represented under the three
recognised tribal authorities. The current term of members of ACEF ends
in May 2015 and Bokoni management has engaged the regional Municipality
to facilitate the leadership re-election process.
Atlatsa’s main priority is the safety of our employees at Bokoni and
community members as well as the safeguarding of Bokoni property.
Atlatsa will provide further update in due course.
Johannesburg
13 May 2015
Queries:
On behalf of Atlatsa
Prudence Lebina
Head of Investor Relations
Office: +27 11 779 6800
Email: PrudenceL@atlatsa.com
JSE Sponsor:
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Natalie Di-Sante
Office: +27 11 721 6125
Russell and Associates
Pam McLeod
Office: +27 11 880 3924
Email: pam@rair.co.za
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