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DRDGOLD's Sustainable Mining Initiatives in Western and Central Basins

Learn about DRDGOLD's involvement in Western and Central Basins through subsidiary structures like West Wits and ERPM. Explore current initiatives including research projects, water treatment technology assessment, and alignment with TCTA. CEO Niël Pretorius leads the way towards sustainability and cost-effective solutions.

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DRDGOLD's Sustainable Mining Initiatives in Western and Central Basins

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  1. Western Basin and Central Basin involvement Niël Pretorius, CEO June 2011

  2. Relevant subsidiary structure: West Wits DRDGOLD West Wits Holdings West Wits Mining

  3. Relevant subsidiary structure: ERPM DRDGOLD DRDSA ERPM

  4. Western Basin

  5. CENTRAL BASIN: ERPM

  6. Current initiatives • Research project with leading academic institution • assessing viability of alternative water treatment technology using ERPM ice plant • Alignment with TCTA • assisting with execution of DWA mandate • Maintenance of reserve power allocation & infrastructure • to ensure adequate power for submersible pumps, plant and shaft • R7.8 million expended from Oct 2008 to present

  7. Conclusion DRDGOLD supports the WUC proposal it is a full discharge of the terms of 2005 directive it provides the only self-sustaining, “zero-cost-to-taxpayer” solution it is the only proposal that will survive mine closures

  8. Western Basin and Central Basin involvement Niël Pretorius, CEO June 2011

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